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There are quite a few folks that tow a truck camper on a trailer around here. Just secure some fashion of tie downs and make sure the trailer can handle the weight.
As far as weight? Best thing to do is take it to a scale. There should be a metal plate riveted to the camper that has all the specs including weight. That's been a reg for a looong time. However I wouldn't trust the claimed weight. Get it to a scale.
Location: We_tside PNW (Columbia Gorge) / CO / SA TX / Thailand
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~2500# wet weight
Don't even think of putting this beast on a 1/2t pickup (F-150 or similar). Dually with overload springs and very beefy sway bars is a good start. But slide-in campers are very top heavy, needing stiff chassis.
If on a trailer, I would insist on a LOW tandem axle for better weight distribution, tracking, handling. (And a free accompanying deck! Cargo area for motorcycle, small car, bikes...tools...
There are quite a few folks that tow a truck camper on a trailer around here. Just secure some fashion of tie downs and make sure the trailer can handle the weight.
As far as weight? Best thing to do is take it to a scale. There should be a metal plate riveted to the camper that has all the specs including weight. That's been a reg for a looong time. However I wouldn't trust the claimed weight. Get it to a scale.
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Originally Posted by StealthRabbit
~2500# wet weight
Don't even think of putting this beast on a 1/2t pickup (F-150 or similar). Dually with overload springs and very beefy sway bars is a good start. But slide-in campers are very top heavy, needing stiff chassis.
If on a trailer, I would insist on a LOW tandem axle for better weight distribution, tracking, handling. (And a free accompanying deck! Cargo area for motorcycle, small car, bikes...tools...
I have a tandem axel dump trailer that can handle 3500lbs, and a GMC Sierra 2500 long bed. The camper fits on the truck but it's obviously carrying a heavy load. I don't want to get out on the freeway to take it to the scale until I know it's safe.
Location: We_tside PNW (Columbia Gorge) / CO / SA TX / Thailand
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I am a bit biased, having been a CDL driver in Wyoming and finding a lot of overhead campers on their sides (often with kids riding in the overhead (pre-seatbelt laws).
Your 2500 will handle the camper for a weight check, but I would be careful doing a cross country / or driving in high winds.
Sounds like you are equipped one way or the other.
I am a bit biased, having been a CDL driver in Wyoming and finding a lot of overhead campers on their sides (often with kids riding in the overhead (pre-seatbelt laws).
Your 2500 will handle the camper for a weight check, but I would be careful doing a cross country / or driving in high winds.
Sounds like you are equipped one way or the other.
Be safe.
I appreciate your willingness to share your insight. Thank you!
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