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I have a 2000 Chevy 1500 extended cab with an eight foot bed, and I am interested in buying a camper with a dry weight of 1150 lbs. Will this work? ...what modifications might I have to do? What will these modifications cost?
I am also wanting to know more about the proper procedure for securing it to my pickup. |
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"Moderator, Texas Boomer, Vintage RV Owner "   |
Not a lot of campers designed for 1/2 ton trucks. You should not be looking at dry weight on the campers. The dry weight does not include any options such as A/C, microwave, awning and batteries. Then you have to add propane, water and your supplies.
Best place to start is to weigh your truck in normal travel load and subtract this from the trucks GVWR. The resulting number is the most load you can carry with a loaded and wet camper. By the way...  welcome to iRV2KE5DFR Vintage 1979 Silver streak and a 2002 7.3L Crew Cab Dually w/ a SCMT, Jordan Ultima 2020 brake controller and a Reese Dual Cam HP hitch. Travel with TWO Miniature Schnauzers and one small Parrot.---Practicing for our retirement! Have Flamingo, will travel! Honorary Oklahoma Boomers Check out the Texas Boomers at http://texasboomers.org/ |
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"Winnebago Coach Forum Member"  |
What does Chevy say about loading a camper on your truck. Some manufacturers will state that a slide-in camper is not recommended for the 1/2 ton models. By the time you equip your a camper with gear, food, propane, water, etc. you are most likely to be way overloaded. Dangerous situation. My last camper was on a one ton dually that was overloaded even though the truck seemed to be able to handle the weight. I never felt comfortable operating an overloaded rig. I strongly recommend that you hold off until you can get a truck that will handle the weight of a camper. With your current truck, you are probably better off towing a small TT or popup than a camper.
Good luck. 2005 Winnebago Sightseer 30B, F53 Chassis, Saturn Toad, SMI Brake, Roadmaster Tow Bar |
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Welcome to the forum.
You will be limited, as I am, to a pop-up TC. www.fourwheelcampers.com www.camperbylitecraft.com www.northstarcampers.com www.sunvalleyinc.com www.Outfittermfg.com These are just a few that come to my mind. I have an Outfitter, and am, of course, overweight. That being said, we have averaged over 8K miles each year since '04 with no weight related problems. I'm not making any recommendations on what you should do, just stating what I do. Good luck with your decision. Outfitter Apex-8 TC, '02 Toyota Tundra 4X4, Firestone Ride-Rite airbags, Rancho 9000 shocks, Truetrac limited slip, Warn Trans4ormer winch and bumper, LR "E" Revo tires, We still have the '90 Coachmen class C. We have driven to 49 sates and all of the Canadian provinces since retiring in 1994. |
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B/careful A 1/2 ton ain't quite enough truck to carry (any) truck camper, By my experience,, hope this helps
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iRV2.com RV Forum SLIDE-IN CAMPERS Slide-Ins - Problems, Solutions & General Discussion weight of a camper for a 1/2 ton pickup
