Old Truck Camper, Any ideas on the weight?
Old Truck Camper, Any ideas on the weight?
Nan1222 |
Mar 12 2018, 02:19 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 12-March 18 Member No.: 9,989 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Any Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Do not own Type of Tiedowns used: None Truck and Camper Setup: None |
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??
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SidecarFlip |
Mar 12 2018, 10:08 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 472 Joined: 15-October 16 Member No.: 9,221 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Forest River Palomino SS Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1997 Ford F350 4x4 LB SRW CC 7.3 diesel Type of Tiedowns used: HappyJac standard Truck and Camper Setup: 1997 Ford F350 4 door 4x4 Crew Cab 7.3 Diesel, Lance 915 loaded, 2015 Palomino SS1500 Loaded |
More than 1000 pounds but less than 3500 pounds.
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RV_Tech |
Mar 13 2018, 09:59 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 201 Joined: 27-July 12 Member No.: 6,199 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Hallmark, Northstar, Outfitter Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: F-350 SRW 6.2 Supercab Type of Tiedowns used: Happijack front, Torklift rear Truck and Camper Setup: Hallmark Ute XL No modes to truck Torklift Fast Guns Fast guns had to be cut down to absolute minimum (14 1/2") to use with Happijac front tie down and Hallmark camper. |
I'm not clear. You say "tow", are you going to put it on a trailer and tow it, or haul it in the bed of your truck. I'm betting it will put you over your ratings if you intend to haul it in the bed.
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wintertree |
Mar 13 2018, 10:11 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 30 Joined: 30-January 18 Member No.: 9,949 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Lance Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Snowbird 108DS Type of Tiedowns used: torklift Truck and Camper Setup: 2016 F-450..upgraded overload springs...Torklift tie downs...single slide Hard wall camper with dry bath...solar...inverter...genset..full thermal package...extra black and grey tankage...kayak and paddle board |
No tags or decals on the unit (which may not be helpful anyway)....you will have to do some homework....find examples of other units of similar size / vintage....equipped the same or close.....where the owner has weighed things....Might be a long shot.....find one that has some info on line....don't swallow that data....find a few and do an average...
Your 1/2 ton does not have much payload so beware...and hopefully the unit in the pic is cheap.. |
DWJoyce |
Mar 15 2018, 07:03 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 8-May 17 Member No.: 9,537 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Lance Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: '66 Chevy K10 Type of Tiedowns used: Don't know Truck and Camper Setup: 8' cabover with helper strings on the rear of the truck. In the process of rebuilding an old camper with rotten floors and a leaking roof. Will add a toilet and shower and replace the icebox with a refrigerator. |
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?? 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. |
SidecarFlip |
Mar 16 2018, 08:29 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 472 Joined: 15-October 16 Member No.: 9,221 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Forest River Palomino SS Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1997 Ford F350 4x4 LB SRW CC 7.3 diesel Type of Tiedowns used: HappyJac standard Truck and Camper Setup: 1997 Ford F350 4 door 4x4 Crew Cab 7.3 Diesel, Lance 915 loaded, 2015 Palomino SS1500 Loaded |
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. Weight will all depend on what is inside (options). A shell won't weigh much. An equipped unit will. |
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