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RE: Ordering F-350 7.3 CCLB SRW - how big of camper can I get?
I went to look up the actual specs on that truck and the owners manual says there should be a separate piece of paper in the glovebox with more information about using a slide-in camper.
Here is other things I found. (dated 2018)***Link Removed***
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This second link shows you what each accessory weighs and than has charts to your carrying capacities.
just a quick view looks like this truck starts at 3752 lbs and goes down from there.
Thanks, I looked more closely, the package I am looking at with the 11,900 GVWR has a starting capacity of 3995lbs.
I am not really understanding how I will put another 1000lbs into the truck camper as others suggest. What is comprising this weight? Thank you.
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BeMurda
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12/05/22 11:06am |
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RE: Ordering F-350 7.3 CCLB SRW - how big of camper can I get?
Unless you really need a SRW, consider a drw and larger or heavier TC. Sure, you "can" carry a 9 1/2 hard side on a SRW. I and many others have. However, you'll find a DRW much more stable, and I believe you'll like a longer TC or a TC with slides once you arrive at the camp site.
Another option is to go with. Class B or C. TCs are the most expensive per square feet. I can't think of a lot of good reasons to buy a truck and TC unless you need the truck for some other purpose.
However, we camped in Yellowstone with 6 of us in our double slide TC. It's crowded with everyone inside even sleeping and that's with a bunk option.
Thanks - we want to sell our second vehicle worth about $45k to make up some of the cost, since if we got a class B or C we would have to keep both our existing cars.
Also, the trucks are far safer and better set up for child car seats. And cost of ownership from depreciation should be much lower overall.
Thanks to everyone for the comments so far - I will respond in a bit when I have time.
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BeMurda
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12/05/22 09:49am |
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Ordering F-350 7.3 CCLB SRW - how big of camper can I get?
My wife and I want to order a single rear wheel 1 ton truck for the primary purpose of truck camping with our 2 year old boy - and we hope we can have a second living child. We are looking to use it for both weekend and longer trips. We live in Northern Canada and the truck will be our second vehicle when the camper is not being used (we will probably leave the camper on over summer and off in the winter except if we drive south). Only one of us will commute which means it's not an everyday car to drive. We would like to stick to single rear wheel based on our conversations. We have never owned a truck before.
Here is the build I have made to try to get max payload with 11,900 GVWR which I think will be above 4,400lbs:
F-350 SuperCrew 4x4 8’ bed Lariat with the following options:
-7.3L gas
-4.30 gears
-Lariat UItimate Package
-Snow Plow / Camper Package
-Skid Plates - Transfer Case and Fuel Tank
-400 Amp dual alternator w/ dual batteries
-LED Roof Clearance Lights
We'd like as much space as possible in a truck camper for a decent used price given the small child and desire to have another. I found a 2010 Lance 950S with a dry weight of 3120lbs. It seems pretty ideal, another option would be an Adventurer 901SB or a used Wolf Creek.
What weight camper could I get with this build? Any advice? Thank you.
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BeMurda
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12/04/22 09:39pm |
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