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Originally Posted by customcamper7
here is a picture of the door decal, I'm not quite sure what its saying. I'm wanting to make sure it has the capacity, but also, If there are cabovers makes/models that are particularly light, I'd also to know that. Some of the cabovers can weigh a lot more than the lighter models true? or is this difference in weight not really substantial for this truck
what holds the camper onto the truck so it doesn't slide out?
would a camper like the one above sit onto my truck and fit right or would it be too small?
The photo of the cabover camper above, does not have a bathroom or a stove, Id like to get one that is compact, but maximizes interior space having both bath and stove
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The plate is very clear. It shows what the truck was built to carry and the maximum possible design weight of the truck.
In the case of your truck it had the maximum capacity springs for the full 7500lb weight but apparently not tires so it was rated down to 6700lb and 4700lb on the rear axle. If you install tires with a load rating exceeding 2750lb each then you will be able to carry the full 7500lb/5500lb within factory recommendations.
As far as how much you can carry, its spelled out there.
Total weight of the truck, full fuel and passengers subtracted from the 7500lb limit (tires permittting). You need a truck scale to do it right.
Will the camper above will fit? Its your call and research. But it does appear to be too short to sit properly on your truck.
You are going to need tie downs to secure the camper to the truck in fact you really need to be talking to someone who will help you set the truck up. From your questions so far you have a steep learning curve ahead.
As I said before you need to look for a camper you can afford, that fits your truck and is reasonably light. You simply cannot carry a full size 11-12' self-contained camper as safely as a later 70s 1-ton dually truck would. Its going to need to be light and if self-contained is a must its going to probably be a 8-9'camper to stay under maximum vehicle weight and rear axle weight limits.