'90 Chevy 1/2 Ton 305 V8
I recently bought a 1990 shortbed Chevy truck, and I'd like to get a camper for it. I found a shortbed camper that fits perfectly, but I'm worried about the weight capacity. I would really appreciate ...
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sabconsulting wrote:
Fred's advice above is good.
The 'dry weight' a camper is advertised at can often be optimistically low. It probably also excludes the weight of batteries and propane cylinders, plus typically any accessories the original owner ordered with the camper or added afterwards as well as the things Fred mentioned - all adds up to a lot of extra weight. Remember there is also the weight of you, family, gasoline, tools, etc.
People are typically shocked to realise: 1) These campers weigh that much? and 2) Is that all my truck is rated to carry?
Steve.
#2 is going to be the problem. I had an 89 half ton Chevy. The GVWR was under 7, I'm thinking 6400. I can also tell you that old 305 is not going to like pushing that box very well.
