Truck Camper Weight...I know, I know
On our last camping trip, I weighed my new since this January, 2019 Ram 3500 CTD DRW 4WD with a 2020 Host Cascade on it's back. Had an average load of gear and supplies. Full fuel, 75% full propane, e...
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ticki2 wrote:
I seriously doubt any US vehicle has brakes designed to stop its GCWR without trailer brakes . Almost every state requires trailer brakes on trailers over 3000-4000# gross weight .
That’s fine, but what if the trailer brakes fail or are marginally working. Are you saying the truck/trailer is supposed to just run over people until they stop or something else? There’s surely some safety margin for those not at max trailer weight.
Unless you plan on carrying an awful lot, the truck camper hauling will never be anywhere close to GCWR. You’ll definitely be way over axle ratings before reaching GCWR if you aren’t towing.
