Toyota Tundra and Slide in Truck Campers

[robdeb]

Hi cyclegrrrl,

I was wondering how this new combo of truck and camper are doing, I have a 2007 tundra sr5 double cab5.7l and also in a dilemna I was told by two truck camper dealers I can easily carry a travel lite 890rx dry weight 2100. I also spoke with a toyo guy who also said if i put timbrens and the tork lift system I shouldn't have any problems. But as i keep reading i'm backing off and input would be great.

[Hairwing]

Check out this website on Toyota.com: http://www.toyota.com/upfitters/pdfs...rms3_20_07.pdf

It says that your camper and everything in it and should not exceed the Cargo Weight Rating (CWR) which is:

Maximum weight of cargo that can be installed on the bed including:
•Cargo (i.e. camper), equipment, etc. placed in the bed.
•= GVWR – curb weight – installed optional equipment weight - weight of passengers
•Never exceed rear GAWR.

This means that hauling any camper much over 600 pounds would exceed the recommended GVWR.


Questions you might ask camper sales people before you buy:

If you are in an accident and have exceeded these manufacturer recommendations - will your insurance company still cover you?

Would the police cite you for exceeding the recommended GVWR if you were in an accident?

Would Toyota honor your warranty if you have damged the truck and exceeded the GVWR?