Truck and accessories for New Popup Camper
Well, after far too long without a rig, I'm finally getting a new one. I've had class A's and C's, but always wanted something I could really get into the back country with. With most of the dealers q...
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toedtoes wrote:
The DRY weight of the camper is 1795lbs. That doesn't include battery (40lbs), full water tank (125lbs), or any optional equipment it may have. That is not a margin for payload.
In addition, you have to include the weight of the tiedowns, etc. into that payload. You'll be overweight before you get out the door.
You need to use the GVWR of the camper to pick a truck - and make sure you leave enough payload for tiedowns and anything else you add to the truck.
Edit on the gvwr thing.
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4klb + camper is about the max a srw 3/4 or 1 ton wants. (Same truck basically)
Op your camper on a 1/2 ton will be the same scenario Basically maxxed out. Doable but any HD truck would haul it with ease.
Big difference is the 1/2 ton will also be maxxed out on rear axle capacity where all HD trucks will have around 3 tons of rear axle payload capacity regardless of what the stated axle ratings or payload is and the OE tires/wheels will be the weak link vs the axle itself on a half ton.
