I posted this in the domestic full size section as well since I wasn't sure if it was a truck question or a camper question.
I have a 2003 Dodge 2500 cummins 6 speed manual with 95,000 miles on it. I LOVE the truck and am thinking of putting a truck camper on it. The top choice is a Lance 825, and in the description of this camper it says, "you can live the dream in a genuine Lance camper with your short bed* Toyota Tundra, Nissan Titan or F-150/1500 series truck." The payload of all these trucks is less than 2000lbs (minus the F150 in some models), and the stated wet weight of that camper is 2150lbs. My truck actually has a similar payload as some 1500's due to the heavy cummins engine and manual transmission as a 1500 series truck, but the axle ratings are much higher.
My question is this, with the Lance 825 fully loaded, my wife, our kids, the dog, a full tank of fuel, etc, etc, we are going to be over the 1990lb payload (at least that's what the internet says) of my truck, by about 500lbs I bet. The truck has airbags and such, which I know doesn't change my GVWR, but can help with stability and safety. I'm not concerned with the liability of insurance claims and such, if we only worry about that we will never leave the house. I just want to ensure my truck doesn't snap in half or break while on a road trip. I plan to get E rated tires unless someone says something about a better option on here?
Am I missing something or can my truck handle a 2100lb camper?
Thanks for the help on this.
I have a 2003 Dodge 2500 cummins 6 speed manual with 95,000 miles on it. I LOVE the truck and am thinking of putting a truck camper on it. The top choice is a Lance 825, and in the description of this camper it says, "you can live the dream in a genuine Lance camper with your short bed* Toyota Tundra, Nissan Titan or F-150/1500 series truck." The payload of all these trucks is less than 2000lbs (minus the F150 in some models), and the stated wet weight of that camper is 2150lbs. My truck actually has a similar payload as some 1500's due to the heavy cummins engine and manual transmission as a 1500 series truck, but the axle ratings are much higher.
My question is this, with the Lance 825 fully loaded, my wife, our kids, the dog, a full tank of fuel, etc, etc, we are going to be over the 1990lb payload (at least that's what the internet says) of my truck, by about 500lbs I bet. The truck has airbags and such, which I know doesn't change my GVWR, but can help with stability and safety. I'm not concerned with the liability of insurance claims and such, if we only worry about that we will never leave the house. I just want to ensure my truck doesn't snap in half or break while on a road trip. I plan to get E rated tires unless someone says something about a better option on here?
Am I missing something or can my truck handle a 2100lb camper?
Thanks for the help on this.