My Son wants to buy this TC, Is he Crazy?
Craigslist TC Camper listed in the Portland Area Well, you've got to give my son credit, in that he wants to get a Truck Camper for himself, like his dad. He is a very frugal kid and often buys an...
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On a Tacoma you've exceeded the rear axle rating by about 200lbs. You can put E-rated tires and stuff chunks of well casing between the axle and frame, but it will never be a particularly stable or satisfying drive.
I would never argue a 1/2 ton is a better camper hauler than a 3/4 ton or a 3/4 ton better than a 3500 dually..Just saying,it can be done and driven without issue.I have done it four times on different 1/2 tons with mods and never had any axle issues or anymore sway than the multiple campers I put on my 3/4 tons.
The op said his son understands over weight which I would assume means he understands the issues that "could" arise just like I am sure everyone that is close to 1000 lbs over GVWR understands also.
This time around,I went just the opposite of what I have done in the past..I bought a 3500 dually so I was not limited on camper selection on the used market..Ended up 500 lbs under GVWR loaded for the hills and full of gas and water with a 9.6 ft camper.
Good luck to the op and his son as light weight 1/2 ton compatible truck campers are in high demand in the northwest and get a premium price from what I have seen.
