need so help, newbe needing help
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| Double"D" |
 Jan 28 2012, 12:00 PM
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 Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 28-January 12 Member No.: 5,825 Favorite Truck Camper(s): chevy Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Chevy silverado Type of Tiedowns used: none Truck and Camper Setup: 1500 silverado stk  |
Hey guys i have a 2003 silverado 1500 ext cab 6.5' box , Im looking at getting a slide in camper for it . Im not sure what size i can put in it . as far as weight im going to beef up the suspension and install air bags , and im running 8ply tires. Any help pics or anything would be great.
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| elkhornsun |
Jan 28 2012, 09:23 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 1-December 11 Member No.: 5,741 Favorite Truck Camper(s): no favorite Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Chevy 2500HD SRW Diesel Type of Tiedowns used: undecided Truck and Camper Setup: Chevy 2011 2500HD diesel with short bed. Plan to add Supersprings and air bags and Big Wig anti sway bar. |
Almost any popup camper will work with your truck. Most campers sold today will be too heavy. Inside your truck's glove box there should be a sticker with the maximum payload rating for your truck (engine, drive train, suspension, axles, etc.) and this weight includes the camper, each passenger, water, fuel, and everything else.
If you have a max payload of 2000 lbs. then look for a 1000 lbs. dry weight camper. There are campers made for the 1/2 ton US trucks and for the Toyota Tacoma and Nissan trucks but there will be far fewer on the used market. |
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| Dave D. |
Feb 4 2012, 12:37 AM
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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 |
How many passengers would you be taking. My Regular Cab 1/2 ton Silverado is rated for 1250 lbs of cargo (1,800 payload). Ext cab likely rated closer to 1000 lbs. Cargo. This means if you also have 1800 lb payload, you need to subtract gas 200lbs + 500 lbs passengers + options if you have electric windows etc.
A small 7 foot popup might work for you. They are rare though. I had one on a Dodge Dakota with just one extra leaf spring. No issues. |
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| Double"D" |
Feb 6 2012, 09:56 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 28-January 12 Member No.: 5,825 Favorite Truck Camper(s): chevy Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Chevy silverado Type of Tiedowns used: none Truck and Camper Setup: 1500 silverado stk |
QUOTE(Dave D. @ Feb 4 2012, 01:37 AM) How many passengers would you be taking. My Regular Cab 1/2 ton Silverado is rated for 1250 lbs of cargo (1,800 payload). Ext cab likely rated closer to 1000 lbs. Cargo. This means if you also have 1800 lb payload, you need to subtract gas 200lbs + 500 lbs passengers + options if you have electric windows etc. A small 7 foot popup might work for you. They are rare though. I had one on a Dodge Dakota with just one extra leaf spring. No issues.  Cant find any sticker in the glove box , just the one on the door lists 6000kg 3000kg and 3600kg ??????  most times just me my young lad and our hunting gear. |
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