Payload, is there a right answer?
Well, I've learned a lot of stuff here, and I would like to thank you all for lots of valuable input and discussions. I want to make sure I get this right, assuming there is a right answer. Tru...
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Depends on your level of comfort on exceeding the suggested GVWR of the truck and if you plan on traveling into Canada or not where they do pull truck campers over and weight them (so I hear).
My personal rule of thumb is not to exceed the front or rear GAWR as stated on the door jam sticker. The sticker takes into account the weakest link which is usually the rim or tire. Just remember, if the camper COG is behind the axle, more than the camper weight.
All that said, the lighter the camper the nicer it is to drive around. Currently I'm about 1,200# under my payload and really like how the truck handles the camper.
My personal rule of thumb is not to exceed the front or rear GAWR as stated on the door jam sticker. The sticker takes into account the weakest link which is usually the rim or tire. Just remember, if the camper COG is behind the axle, more than the camper weight.
All that said, the lighter the camper the nicer it is to drive around. Currently I'm about 1,200# under my payload and really like how the truck handles the camper.
