sigh - another newbie, truck/camper matching
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| LostInOz |
 Nov 11 2008, 09:33 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 11-November 08 Member No.: 2,990 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Lance Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 98 Chevy 2500 Silverado Type of Tiedowns used: Happijac Truck and Camper Setup: all of the above - hopefully soon  |
sorry to sound like a broken record.
Can any vehicle repair shop install tiedowns/airshocks or do I need to go to an RV dealer? Can any RV dealer do it, or should I find one that specializes or at least carries truck campers? (5 RV dealers in area, NONE carry truck campers) Can my 98 Chevy 3/4 ton 2500 w/ factory tow package handle my Lance Lite 815 AND my approx. #2500 horse trailer? Truck Payload capacity is 1700# camper weight, with tanks full, is 1800# GVWR for truck is over 10,000lbs Do I need a Class V hitch to do this or will my Class III with an extension work? I just got the camper- traded in a 30 Ft Travel Trailer, it was a monster! I wanted something I could pull the horse trailer and go down the road with. Before I make the modifications - 8 ply tires, air shocks, and tiedowns, does this sound like something that will work or should I sell the camper and start over? Don't really want to sell the truck - it's paid for.  thanks in advance for your help |
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| RRRDAD |
Nov 21 2008, 03:10 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 13-March 07 Member No.: 467 Favorite Truck Camper(s): 1990 Scamper Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2003 Dodge 2500 quad cab, long box, single axle, 4wd, 5.9 cummins Type of Tiedowns used: none Truck and Camper Setup: 9.5 scamper, bath and A/C, extended hitch , class 4 modified to pull 24 foot trailer. 13.8 mpg while towing. |
I currently have a 9 1/2 foot camper and we pull a 24 foot race car trailer. Due to the camper is so close to the trailer we extended the tongue that the ball bolts to. The hitch is a class four and the trailer weighs in around 6200 lbs. If I was to do this again I would go with a class 5 hitch and the extension if needed for the turning radius . I would say your truck should be fine....
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