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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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Ron3rd
Explorer III
Nov 21, 2014
ruthiebaby88 wrote:
Hm - I was intending on getting 1 of the 6 models prescribed by truck camper magazine - checking the payload of each used one i can find

Toyota Tundra, Ford F150, Chevy Silverado, Nissan Tritan, GMC Sierra or Dodge Ram

So a fake 1/2 ton is better? Hmm good lug nut trick thanks.


I think what Ben was referring to is Ford makes a HD 1/2 ton model that is very close to a 3/4 ton. Most 1/2 tons in standard models have the lower payload, lower rear axle rating, etc.

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