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AnEv942
Jun 09, 2013Nomad
Im unsure about the weights-unit base is just under 3000# for an 11x, dry before options. Unless p/o had it weighed I dont believe it.
Some options would be Jacks x4@35#= ~140#, AC 13.5btu ~93#, generator 3.5k ~120#, awning ~50#, microwave ~35#, 30 gal of water 250# 20 gal of propane ~75#.
So Im getting roughly 3415# just jacks water & propane. Unloaded, no other options.
You'd be suprised what bedding, clothes, towels, food, bbq, firewood, lawn chair, tools, laptop, walking stick, fishing pole, steps, etc can weigh-add 300-500#. (plus people)
As noted with suspension mods you might carry or limit sway between wheels and bed but will all be in the tires. It wont be fun, certainly not comfortable IMO. It will be over weight for your 250. You also need to add weight (or subtract) of suspension mods to make it 'feel' better. Highest cargo numbers Ive seen listed is 2918# for a F250 4x2 long bed super cab, gas motor. Thats load period- camper +people +stuff in glove box, additional leaf springs, air bags, camper mounts, bed mat etc. Empty base camper takes you over, -tie it down-load it, get in. Some folks do.
Though youll probably still need some upgrades (no overloads?) I would use some of the mod monies to find a nicer yet smaller camper. Like at minumum 1000# smaller to be close. If this camper is truly your dream camper my thoughts are it should be on an F350drw. If you currently own your dream truck- camper is too big.
Some options would be Jacks x4@35#= ~140#, AC 13.5btu ~93#, generator 3.5k ~120#, awning ~50#, microwave ~35#, 30 gal of water 250# 20 gal of propane ~75#.
So Im getting roughly 3415# just jacks water & propane. Unloaded, no other options.
You'd be suprised what bedding, clothes, towels, food, bbq, firewood, lawn chair, tools, laptop, walking stick, fishing pole, steps, etc can weigh-add 300-500#. (plus people)
As noted with suspension mods you might carry or limit sway between wheels and bed but will all be in the tires. It wont be fun, certainly not comfortable IMO. It will be over weight for your 250. You also need to add weight (or subtract) of suspension mods to make it 'feel' better. Highest cargo numbers Ive seen listed is 2918# for a F250 4x2 long bed super cab, gas motor. Thats load period- camper +people +stuff in glove box, additional leaf springs, air bags, camper mounts, bed mat etc. Empty base camper takes you over, -tie it down-load it, get in. Some folks do.
Though youll probably still need some upgrades (no overloads?) I would use some of the mod monies to find a nicer yet smaller camper. Like at minumum 1000# smaller to be close. If this camper is truly your dream camper my thoughts are it should be on an F350drw. If you currently own your dream truck- camper is too big.
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