Pickup Camper on 2014/ 2015 GM 1500

[12413]

I agree, a used one in that range is more likely for a midsized truck. That would work if I raised it to clear the cab.

 

Keep in mind I'm only interested in pop top campers. New four wheel campers or all Terrain campers are lightweight if I stick with the shell plus one or two options only. The obstacle there is, do I want to spend 10k.

 

My current ARE contractor cap is working for overnight stuff. It's about 50" inside. I'm toying with the idea of fabricating a small pop top for 2/3rds of it's roof. We'll see.

Edited September 14, 2017 by 12413

[Selllr]

I have the same question. Only problem is I purchased the camper before I understood the potential issue. I bought a 2012 Palamino Bronco. Weighs about 1600 lbs.  Found out there is a plate in the glove box which indicates the slide in camper weight limit. This is about 650 lbs for my truck. Friend just bought a Chevy Silverado and his plate says "no slide in camper". I believe my GVWR and GCWR are thresholda are sufficient that I should be able to beef up the tires and the springs and be ok. Problem is the decal on the pillar does not give GVWR only a weight not to exceed based in the standard load tires.

 

I'm very frustrated trying to ascertain the real answer. 

Any suggestions?

[Imcrazy]

I don't see it happening with a 1500 as others said find your slide in camper weight rating, payload is not a correct gauge of the camper capability... Unless you're really limited on space I would just get a small camper to tow behind your truck...

[Kristin907]

I have a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1/2 ton. I’m about to purchase a 1969 six pac camper - what recommendations do you have