Newbie trying to match a TC to my 1500 HD
Well I'm a newbie here looking to purchase my first TC. I have been doing a lot of research, but finding many conflicting answers/opinions regarding matching campers to trucks. First, here are the sp...
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Welcome to the forum.
I hate to be the first to rain on your parade. But the rig you're considering is too heavy for the specs of your truck--and that's without towing the boat. There are few campers that are light enough for your truck. Keep in mind that wet weight will exceed dry weight by 500 to 1000 lbs. You might consider a Four Wheel or a Phoenix.
If your mind is set on having the amenities you cite, you might want to consider a travel trailer. Your truck can tow a lot heavier trailer than the TC it can carry. But if you're towing a trailer, towing a boat might be a bit of a problem.
This is not to say there aren't lots of TCs out there that far exceed the payload of the truck. And many will say that's just fine. But I am not one of them.
I hate to be the first to rain on your parade. But the rig you're considering is too heavy for the specs of your truck--and that's without towing the boat. There are few campers that are light enough for your truck. Keep in mind that wet weight will exceed dry weight by 500 to 1000 lbs. You might consider a Four Wheel or a Phoenix.
If your mind is set on having the amenities you cite, you might want to consider a travel trailer. Your truck can tow a lot heavier trailer than the TC it can carry. But if you're towing a trailer, towing a boat might be a bit of a problem.
This is not to say there aren't lots of TCs out there that far exceed the payload of the truck. And many will say that's just fine. But I am not one of them.
