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Nan1222
post Mar 12 2018, 02:19 PM
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Hi, I’m wondering if anyone would know the weight of this camper? Looking to buy it but not sure if my 2013 F150 would tow it. Help??Attached Image
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DWJoyce
post Mar 15 2018, 07:03 PM
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QUOTE(Nan1222 @ Mar 12 2018, 02:19 PM)
Hi, I’m wondering if anyone would know the weight of this camper? Looking to buy it but not sure if my 2013 F150 would tow it.  Help??Attached Image
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I've got one similar that weights about 1000lbs wet. Put it on your truck and go find a truck scale. Your 1/2 ton should handle 1500 pounds easy. Air bags will make it ride better.
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post Mar 16 2018, 08:29 AM
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QUOTE(DWJoyce @ Mar 15 2018, 07:03 PM)
I've got one similar that weights about 1000lbs wet. Put it on your truck and go find a truck scale. Your 1/2 ton should handle 1500 pounds easy. Air bags will make it ride better.
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Weight will all depend on what is inside (options). A shell won't weigh much. An equipped unit will.
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