gwpeaks
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The payload capacity has been the hardest part of the search for a camper. For my Overland, according to the sticker inside the door frame, the max payload is 5800lbs. The GCVWR is 11,100lbs so I think we will be ok there. The hitch weight on the camper we want is 465lbs and with the family and dogs in the truck we are right at the 5800lb mark counting the full hitch weight. I was told that using a weight distribution hitch I would have some wiggle room there but I get varying responses when I inquire with folks. I will be getting the WDH regardless though.
For us, we will likely only go on 2 or 3 day trips max and will never fill the tanks. In the future that may change but right now the kids are little so we only plan to visit campgrounds with full hookups.
As I've figured it, 80% should be around 4800lbs. so with this camper having a dry weight of 4500lbs I'm hoping we can load up 400 -450lbs of stuff and still be ok. I've never hauled a travel trailer or even camped in one so any insight is MUCH appreciated. I get better info here than at any of the 20 dealerships we've visited in recent weeks.
For us, we will likely only go on 2 or 3 day trips max and will never fill the tanks. In the future that may change but right now the kids are little so we only plan to visit campgrounds with full hookups.
As I've figured it, 80% should be around 4800lbs. so with this camper having a dry weight of 4500lbs I'm hoping we can load up 400 -450lbs of stuff and still be ok. I've never hauled a travel trailer or even camped in one so any insight is MUCH appreciated. I get better info here than at any of the 20 dealerships we've visited in recent weeks.
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