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Here is an example of proper truck and camper match:
A. Camper Center of Gravity
B. Recommended Center of Gravity Location Zone
When the truck is used to carry a slide-in camper, the
total cargo load of the truck consists of the
manufacturer’s camper weight figure, the weight of
installed additional camper equipment not included in
the manufacturer’s camper weight figure, the weight of
camper cargo, and the weight of passengers in the
camper. The total cargo load should not exceed
the truck’s cargo weight rating and the camper’s center
of gravity (A) should fall within the truck’s recommended
center of gravity zone (B) when installed.
You must weigh any accessories or other equipment
that you add to your vehicle. Then, subtract this
extra weight from the CWR. This extra weight may
shorten the center of gravity zone of your vehicle. Your
dealer can help you with this.
If your slide-in camper and its load weighs less than the
CWR, the center of gravity zone for your vehicle may
be larger.
Your dealer can help you make a good vehicle-camper
match and help you determine the CWR.
After you have loaded your vehicle and camper, drive to
a weigh station and weigh the front and rear wheels
separately. This will tell you the loads on the axles. The
loads on the front and rear axles should not be more
than either of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR).
The total of the axle loads should not be more than
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Open the driver’s door and look at the Certification/Tire
label to find out your vehicle’s GAWRs and GVWR.
If your vehicle has gone over the weight ratings, move
or take out some things until all the weight falls
below the ratings.
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