Weights. Am I missing something?

[Bachus]

Hi All;

We are looking to purchase a truck camper after many years of having a fifth wheel. Enjoyed the FW, but want something that is smaller and more versatile where we can get into some of the great State and Provincial Parks. Here's the dilemma:
Truck- 2011 RAM 3500 SLT SRW, 6.7 CTD, 4WD, short box
GVWR 10100 lbs
CCC (as per door sticker) 2846 lbs
RAWR 6200 lbs
FAWR 5500 lbs
Centre of gravity 28 to 44 inches (based on RAM body builder guide)

Based on those numbers, I can only carry a very small (ie 1/2" ton) TC. That seems ridiculous given that the truck is such a beast. I like the Northern Lite 8-11SXE wet and the Lance 855S and 850, but fear they will exceed what the numbers say. And the Arctic Fox 811 looks goods until you factor in the "mandatory" option package that adds 595 lbs.

Will adding Timbrens get me where I need to be? Or is my one ton truck really only suitable for a 1/2 ton TC? Seems odd to me.

Any help from the wise is much appreciated.

Thanks,
Dean

[dwrat]

Look in your glove box, there should be a sticker in there that says the max camper weight for your truck.
I personally think a short bed, single rear wheel truck is not what you want for a camper.
Timberlens will help but I personally would say airbags (with separate zones) and a heavy-duty rear sway bar would be your best bet

[Lwiddis]

Payload isn’t increased by any add-ons. As eTrailer says regarding Timbrens...”Do not exceed the vehicle's weight-carrying capacity.”