Immobile truck camper

work2much wrote:

mgrady619 wrote:
I've read all of the "can a 1/2 ton carry a camper" conversations, no desire to poke that with a stick. I have a twist on the question:
Assume I get the camper into location, either empty and within weight rating, or renting a 3/4-full ton to get it there, then move into it as the increasingly common Silicone Valley streetside apartment, can I load it down at that point? Do the stilts, or whatever the proper lingo is, provide enough support to take the load off the axles? Obviously braking/handling are no longer a concern, but how about suspension, tires, axle?

Thanks in advance

It sounds like there will be a truck under the camper one way or another? Truck axles/tires etc. are rated for driving where load stresses are substantially intensified. When the truck is parked you could substantially go over any GVWR/GAWR numbers without having to worry about damaging the truck. On a practical note though parking along a road where you may be required to move it would make sense to have a suitable truck to drive safely vs. being towed.

To me, it sounds like the OP has a 1/2 ton truck and is going to park the camper and live in it. Not pulling the truck under the camper every evening and sitting the camper down in the truck bed. Who'd do that daily?
OP, most newer campers can be used just fine off the truck. Worst case, lower down onto supports. Best case, just lower it enough so it doesn't wiggle much and you're good.