Help., New at this.
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| jato1229 |
  Oct 17 2010, 03:11 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 15-October 10 Member No.: 4,865 Favorite Truck Camper(s): host Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: dodge Type of Tiedowns used: torklift Truck and Camper Setup: dodge 3500 w/ a host  |
Im looking at a 2000 palomino truck camper. weight says 2090 on the sticker. What truck do i need to move this thing along, and please tell me what i need to know about them. where can i learn what i need to know?
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| Dave D. |
Nov 25 2010, 09:17 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 25-November 10 Member No.: 5,037 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Looking for Pop-up Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2011 Silverado WT 1/2 ton Type of Tiedowns used: none yet Truck and Camper Setup: Still shopping |
Make sure its tied down good if your truck has a hoist
 Forget the camper for now, think about everything you might ever want, need to carry and start adding it up. Since truck payload specs don't even count gas (my 2011 Silverado carries 280 lbs of gas, 300 for passengers, 100 lbs water, etc etc.) You need to start with something with a #3,000 payload. Don't be fooled, even a 3/4 ton HD Duramax with 9,200 GVWR only has a #2,000 payload. Gas engine cuts about 500 lbs out of the truck weight. Regular cab, another 200 lbs. Probably need to look at a 1 ton single rear wheel or any dually. Of course I have been reading the list and many run overloaded and would be selling supplies on the side of the road if the DOT was having a blitz. Anyone give my mother in law a lift? Rarely used Air conditioner for sell, keep plastic to cover the hole. (Love my mom in law) |
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