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ruthiebaby88
Explorer
Nov 21, 2014

Ok - this decision has changed to 3/4 ton or 1 ton?

I am researching buying a pickup and camper to ride in bed. Most of the camper manufacturers say a 3/4 ton pickup is fine for the campers I want to carry, however some of the truck manufacturers cl...
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lanerd
Explorer II
Nov 21, 2014
It's all about "payload". Most 1/2 ton pickups only have about 1500 lbs of available payload. This includes anything that goes on or in the truck.....anything....including you, passengers, equipment, tools...etc.

Most 3/4 ton pickups only have about 2000 to 2500 lbs of available payload.

Find the camper you want and determine what it will weigh when loaded with food, water, linens, eating paraphernalia, clothes....etc. Then compare that with the payload capacity of the truck of your choice.

Good luck

Ron

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