Need help understanding Truck Capabilities
In 2001 I purchased a 2001 Silverado 1500 HD Crew Cab 4x4 for the specific purpose of adding a slide-in truck camper. I was soon discouraged when all the camper dealers told me that my “1/2 ton” tru...
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What is the maximum dry weight and wet weight can I safely use with this truck?
My preferred camper is the Cirrus 720 with minimum options adding 132 lbs. to the 1875 lb. base dry weight for a total dry weight of 2007 lbs.
You could use most any of the 8ft TC's without a slide..I had a 3/4 Ford F-250 with less GVWR than yours and carried a Lance 8.6 without any problems.I did put Helwig helper springs on it to haul a 35ft fifth wheel..
You mention 1/2 ton on the internet and everyone goes bonkers when some of them like yours, is very capable to haul or tow most..
I drove this over most every mountain road in central Idaho on this measly 7200 GVWR Ford F-250 and a Lance 8.6 TC..Yours could do the same with a mod or two.
