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5 messages,  Last post on Nov 30, 2007 at 7:27 PM

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#1 of 5 Truck Camper by marctheclark

Nov 28, 2007 (9:09 pm)

I have a Truck Camper and I'm looking at getting the 3500 Dodge Mega Cab diesel single wheel base. The camper weighs 2080 lbs dry. Can anyone tell me if this truck can handle this camper? I think the trucks payload is 2580 lbs. Isn't the payload what I'm looking for? I was going to test drive one but if it can't handle it, then I won't waste my time. Thanks in advance. mtc

#2 of 5 Truck Camper on Dodge diesel single rear wheels by marctheclark

Nov 29, 2007 (4:10 am)

have a Truck Camper and I'm looking at getting the 3500 Dodge Mega Cab diesel single wheel base. The camper weighs 2808 lbs dry. Can anyone tell me if this truck can handle this camper? I think the trucks payload is 2580 lbs. Isn't the payload what I'm looking for? I was going to test drive one but if it can't handle it, then I won't waste my time. Thanks in advance. mtc

#3 of 5 Re: Truck Camper [marctheclark] by marctheclark

Nov 29, 2007 (4:22 am)

Replying to: marctheclark (Nov 28, 2007 9:09 pm)
Opps...made a typo in my first message...the weight is 2808. mtc

#4 of 5 Re: Truck Camper [marctheclark] by kcram HOST

Nov 29, 2007 (9:58 pm)

Replying to: marctheclark (Nov 29, 2007 4:22 am)
That's a pretty heavy camper. You are much better off with a 3500 DRW Quad Cab which has a payload in excess of 4500 lbs.
 
Remember that payload also includes the passengers and gear you have in the cab... so 4 people and luggage would drop that 2580 to under 2000 pounds... now you'd be close to a full 1000 pounds overweight. Not only illegal, but dangerous - tires would be your weak link and could easily overheat from such a load.
 
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#5 of 5 Re: Truck Camper [kcram] by marc24

Nov 30, 2007 (7:27 pm)

Replying to: kcram (Nov 29, 2007 9:58 pm)
Kcram
 
Thanks for the clarification on this, appreciate it. I'm going to check into the dually now.
 
marctheclark

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