Do you think 480lbs is to much?

[Shifter]

We've have a bone stock 2020 Gladiator Rubicon with a 6sp transmission.
Camper weighs in at 4980lbs, the manual transmission is rated for only 4500lbs.
Do you think the campers going to be to heavy or not a problem?
Thanks for your input.

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[WXman]

With trailer brakes which I'm assuming the camper obviously has, you'll be OK. Just be mindful of the clutch when you're driving. Don't slip it much when taking off in 1st gear. And never ever let the engine lug on the highway. More RPM might burn more fuel, but fuel is cheaper than a clutch.

 

[Trickster]

With trailer brakes which I'm assuming the camper obviously has, you'll be OK. Just be mindful of the clutch when you're driving. Don't slip it much when taking off in 1st gear. And never ever let the engine lug on the highway. More RPM might burn more fuel, but fuel is cheaper than a clutch.

Camper weight of 4980, sounds like a dry weight spec. Correct?

 

[WXman]

Camper weight of 4980, sounds like a dry weight spec. Correct?

I hope not. Guys should know that the ready to use weight is what matters.

 

[Shifter]

Yes, 4980 is the curb weight. Gross weight is around 7000lbs.
Wont ever get close to that, doubt we'll be much over 5000lbs.

 

[jay21mojave]

We've have a bone stock 2020 Gladiator Rubicon with a 6sp transmission.
Camper weighs in at 4980lbs, the manual transmission is rated for only 4500lbs.
Do you think the campers going to be to heavy or not a problem?
Thanks for your input.

Your post only focus is on the camper.. what is the GVW Rating for the Rubi? add the 4980 + the Rubi.. that is what you should consider too.

 

[Shifter]

6250 GVW + the trailer. 11230lbs.
Right now, full of fuel we weigh 10920lbs.
That's without luggage or food.

 

[stampedingTurtles]

Yes, 4980 is the curb weight. Gross weight is around 7000lbs.
Wont ever get close to that, doubt we'll be much over 5000lbs.

I wonder if you are underestimating how much weight you are going to be putting in the trailer (and the tow vehicle!) to actually go on a trip. I assume that a trailer that large has a bathroom, probably some sort of kitchen, and is probably going to be for more than 2 people.

Just the bedding will probably put you over 5k; what about pots, pans, cutlery, food, soda, (beer?), maybe a gallon of milk in the fridge. What about a propane tank and propane? Single 20lb tank or a pair? And what about water?

Putting 500+ lbs of gear in the trailer would be easy; honestly 1000 lbs wouldn't be that hard.

 

[Rahkmalla]

Long story short: don't tow 6k with a vehicle rated for 4500. Unless of course you really want to, in which case just keep asking different people until one of them agrees with you then do whatever you were going to do in the first place.

Sounds like you need a sport s max tow.

 

[Shifter]

Everything we plan on taking is in the camper already, except clothes/food. And as far as food goes it can be purchased after we arrive. Don't plan on dragging water any water around with us.

Rahkmalla, that's not what I'm looking for. Just trying to decide if we need to look into a different camper. Don't be so judgmental.

 

[Trickster]

Yes, 4980 is the curb weight. Gross weight is around 7000lbs.
Wont ever get close to that, doubt we'll be much over 5000lbs.

Curb weight?
Or dry weight?
Did you scale the trailer?
Dry weights from manufacturers are rarely accurate to actual.
Propane tanks, batteries, etc.
Our TT dry weight is 4250 and once loaded comes in at least 1000lbs more.
If you have a WDH, brake controller, anti sway, you can do it, but there will be many other factors to consider. Terrain, altitude, weather, distance, vehicle payload. There is towing comfortably, and towing at the edge of control. It may be a driving challenge with your setup, depending on all of the above.
So to answer your question, I personally would go about 1000lb lighter TT.

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

^^^ A LOT of guys do EXACTLY what Rahkmalla described.... so don't be so sensitive!

 

[Shifter]

Thanks for the input.
Much appreciated.

 

[stampedingTurtles]

Everything we plan on taking is in the camper already, except clothes/food. And as far as food goes it can be purchased after we arrive. Don't plan on dragging water any water around with us.

I'm confused at this point, do you already have the trailer, and you are saying everything is already in the camper, and you've weighed the camper with all that stuff in it, propane tank full and such, and THAT weight is 4980?

Or the manufacturer's rated weight of the trailer you are looking at is 4980?

As far as water goes, are you sure you going to have a completely dry camper whenever you are towing it? Are you always going to be hooked up to city water and sewer, you're never going to be using the dump station on the way out of a campground?

 

[Gren71]

Just trying to decide if we need to look into a different camper.

yes

you can pull it, sure. But my guess is it will be an unpleasant experience. You could look at airlift bags and/or sumo spring bump stops. Both will help with the extra weight and how it feels behind the truck.

But if a different camper is possible, id absolutely consider it. There are just TONS of brand and models that will fit in your weight range.

give forrest river wolf pup a look. I have an 18to and love it.

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