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jmtandem
Sep 13, 2016Explorer II
This time the questions are about Host Quility in the world of truck campers ,
Host has enjoyed a good reputation in the truck camper world. I would expect that camper to weigh at least 5000 pounds perhaps 5500 with stuff and water. You said you don't carry water so that saves 8.3 pounds per gallon. If the weight is an issue, and it should be, ask to take the camper to a local scale and get it weighed. Then add about 500 pounds for your stuff. With your truck you will be at or even a little over gross, but many are far more concerned with staying under tire, wheel, and axle weights and less concerned with gross weight. I usually calculate the weight of Torklift tie downs as about what the tailgate weighs so that is a zero sum issue. You should have in excess of 12,000 pounds rear tire/wheel capacity so any tire/wheel concern is well covered. For it to handle nicely you will likely need air bags, more springs, or overload spring bumpers. Nothing is impossible, all doable.
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