TC weight and truck capacity
I'm trying to learn about TCs and what you type of truck you need to carry one. I was just reading a thread from someone that had an F-350 DRW and an AF1150 TC. http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm...
Forum Discussion
Bob,
Thanks for the advice. I find it amazing that your camper is 1500# over the MFG dry weight. Did you add a lot of options? Or, is the posted weight a complete fantasy number? I just went to the lance site and built an 855 with generator and colman9 AC unit. It says 2410# dry plus 223#(options) for a total of 2633#. Do you think that is close to accurate? I know it will weigh more when you add your stuff and fill the tanks.
At this point I'm budgeting. I have looked at various floor plans and am now trying to figure out what truck would work for them. I'd hate to buy a TC and find out I need a 550 (which I can't afford). I'd also hate to buy a basic FWC popup TC only to find out I could have gotten a more featured TC on a reasonable priced truck. Having more truck than I need is better than having too much camper for the truck I buy.
I'm in the learning stage and trying to figure out how to read the specs. I kind of figured I could take posted weight add 1000# and if it was less than the spec on the truck website I'd be in in a position to consider that combination. I know that I can rule out a AF1150 and a Tacoma.
I will pick the TC first then the truck then ask you people for advice before I buy anything.
Thanks for the advice. I find it amazing that your camper is 1500# over the MFG dry weight. Did you add a lot of options? Or, is the posted weight a complete fantasy number? I just went to the lance site and built an 855 with generator and colman9 AC unit. It says 2410# dry plus 223#(options) for a total of 2633#. Do you think that is close to accurate? I know it will weigh more when you add your stuff and fill the tanks.
At this point I'm budgeting. I have looked at various floor plans and am now trying to figure out what truck would work for them. I'd hate to buy a TC and find out I need a 550 (which I can't afford). I'd also hate to buy a basic FWC popup TC only to find out I could have gotten a more featured TC on a reasonable priced truck. Having more truck than I need is better than having too much camper for the truck I buy.
I'm in the learning stage and trying to figure out how to read the specs. I kind of figured I could take posted weight add 1000# and if it was less than the spec on the truck website I'd be in in a position to consider that combination. I know that I can rule out a AF1150 and a Tacoma.
I will pick the TC first then the truck then ask you people for advice before I buy anything.
