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livemusic
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Oct 28, 2015

Hesitant owner of 1/2 ton, need 3/4 ton?

I have that other thread going about sleeping under a camper shell topper and how practical it might be. I have 2008 Nissan Titan, which seems to have plenty of power but maybe the frame of a 1/2 ton is just not enough? I read a lot of concerns about a truck camper on a 1/2 ton.

So... Nissan is coming out any day with the Cummins Diesel Titan, kind of a new kid on the block type of truck. I suppose its frame and capacity might be beefed up somewhat?

2016 Nissan Titan -- link

I despise the front end grill / headlight design! But, if I could get over that, what do you think of this truck for a truck camper; would it be enough? Or, do you think you really need a 3/4 ton truck? Do you think modern 3/4 ton trucks ride as good as a 1/2 ton?

Wondering about what it takes to haul a truck camper. Thanks.

Bill
Truck Campers

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  • daily_double's avatar
    daily_double
    Explorer
    Oct 28, 2015
    Go test drive a new f350 dually, it won't cost anything and you can see how good they ride!
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Oct 28, 2015
    Why are you so fixated on undersized vehicles?
    The new Titan is still a half ton. Diesel motor will probably actually reduce payload because of the extra weight.
    Modern 2500/3500 series trucks are nothing like their predecessors. Smooth, much improved ride and handling. If your really going to a truck camper, you first need to decide how big, then size a truck to handle that load. Kind of like trying to remove a nut. Your not going to use a 1/2 inch wrench to remove a 5/8 inch nut are you?

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