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maria_bettina's avatar
Apr 06, 2014

Newbie here...

Hi! I have a general question for ya. I don't have a cabover camper for my 2010 Toyota Tundra (6-ft bed double cab 4x4) yet, but I am seriously thinking that I *need* one. :) I have been looking at craigslist and rvtrader to see what is out there, used. I had no idea what cabover campers offered these days. Wow! I am sold on having a toilet/shower because I will be traveling with my 6 year old, and getting up and out of the truck in the middle of the night to get to the campground bathroom doesn't sound appealing.

That being said, I have a 2-part question, or maybe just 2 questions. First, what manufacturer and what model would you recommend; I am hoping to spend no more than $10k on a 2005 or newer model - is that even possible? Second, I have not bought an RV from a dealer and I assume you don't pay what they are asking; it is typical to take off a certain percentage from the asking price (like 10% or 20%) and offer that, or does it vary by region or ? Please school this newbie!
  • You will get a lot of advise regarding your Tundra and what it is capable of hauling as far as a camper is concerned. Let me just say that you will possibly not be able to find a camper with a bath in a weight that your pickup will handle. Check your drivers door post to see what the GVWR and other weight capability that you truck allows.
    Most trucks have a sticker in the glove box that states what your maximum hauling capacity is. This will give you an idea as to how large a camper your truck will handle.
    Most truck campers that include a wet bath will weigh close to 2800-3000 lbs when loaded ready to go.