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mrgrim007
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Jan 01, 2021

Truck Camper and TT Combo

Not sure where to ask this, so I'm starting here. Thanks in advanced.

We have a 2014 RAM 3500 Cummins SRW with about 4,300lb payload. Our current travel trailer is 4,300 empty, 6,000lb GVWR.

We'd like to get a single-slide camper and tow our TT with the camper in the bed.

The camper we're looking is a Palomino HS-1914 Backpack. It weights 3493 empty. "Wet" weight is about 4,700, I think.

While towing with the camper in the bed, we'd leave the camper as empty as possible and put most of our stuff in the TT.

Is this a crazy idea? I know we'd need to get extension bars of some sort to tow the trailer. Weight-wise, we'd be cutting it pretty close I think.

Thoughts? Thanks.

52 Replies

  • I agree with Jim...significantly over. By “empty” do you also mean without fresh water? No one wants to fill with water once you arrive at the campground.
  • The tongue weight of the trailer impacts your payload. I think you are going to be significantly over.

    Otherwise, the rules for towing a TT behind a TC are the same as towing other trailers of the same weight behind the rig. I did tow a TT behind my TC from Seatle area to Yellowstone and back without issues, but of course, I have a F450 with 14500 GVWR.