I have 5 days to get an old truck camper
I had 2 toy haulers in the past, worked great, but had to sell for financial reasons. Now I need to be in the field, and need amenities. No room for a camper, so truck camper it is. Never gave the muc...
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^ Take the above with a grain of salt or 3.
On paper, yes he's right. Real world, you have the same truck as a 3500 minus a couple leaf springs and a sticker giving you a greater gvw based on vehicle classifications, not capability. You actually have the same chassis as a dually minus springs and 2 extra tires.
Any reasonable sized/weight camper can be hauled competently on your truck. If you keep the camper under 3klbs your stock suspension will hold it up, but you may still want to stiffen up the rear end for peace of mind and addl weight from your trailer.
On paper, yes he's right. Real world, you have the same truck as a 3500 minus a couple leaf springs and a sticker giving you a greater gvw based on vehicle classifications, not capability. You actually have the same chassis as a dually minus springs and 2 extra tires.
Any reasonable sized/weight camper can be hauled competently on your truck. If you keep the camper under 3klbs your stock suspension will hold it up, but you may still want to stiffen up the rear end for peace of mind and addl weight from your trailer.
