Another Non-Cabover Choice...Northstar Vista
Here's another non-cabover choice. Not for me but I can see where there might be a market for this. Now if it was made in a pop-up style, maybe..... Truck Camper Magazine Article
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CptnBG wrote:coolmom42 wrote:
The 2016 F-150 Super Crew 3.5 L Ecoboost V6 4X2 156.8" wheelbase lists cargo capacity of 2660 lb when equipped with the heavy-duty payload package & 17" wheels. Swap the wheels to 18" and the cargo capacity goes to 2890 lb, presumably because of the tire size/load rating.
2016 F150 payload specs
Ahh, actual facts! Thanks for that link. I do wish the old 1/2, 3/4/, 1 ton thinking would go away. The lines are kind of blurred anymore.
The lines aren't really all that blurry.
The load capacities for 1/2 ton trucks are the MAX they should carry during infrequent use. While the ratings on the 3/4 and up are the loads they are expected to be able to handle on a DAILY basis, day-in-and-day-out, year-after-year.
Plus overloading the 3/4 or 1ton by 500 or so pounds isn't going to stress it any where near as much as a 1/2ton.
So if camper use is just a couple of times a year then a 1/2ton might be a valid choice but if you are constantly carrying the camper then 3/4 or up is a no brainer.
