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    I think the sticker says Camper mass with...

    I think the sticker says Camper mass with standard equipment, and possibly is just totally out to lunch?
    Both the guys I talk to assure me it is fine for a 1/2 ton though they both have on long box...
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    Yeah all their 1500 series which is their...

    Yeah all their 1500 series which is their lightest weight ones are north of 1500lbs so I was kinda shocked.
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    I've seen 2 with the same sticker now. At first...

    I've seen 2 with the same sticker now.
    At first I assumed it was 1135kgs, but the math checks out on 534 1135 converted.
    I just can't really find any info out there on them
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    Anyone know anything about these? Model says...

    Anyone know anything about these? Model says Bigfoot C9.5 DLX.
    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/588363782143990/
    Something seems a little off to me on the dry weight at 1135lbs / 534 Kgs....
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    Great looking truck!

    Great looking truck!
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    Link was gone by the time I clicked. How much was...

    Link was gone by the time I clicked. How much was asking if you don't mind sharing?
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    According to Google...

    According to Google
    https://www.cars.com/research/ford-f_150-2000/specs/11196/
    Payload is 1639lbs so just scraping under it dry with 1537.
    Maybe with some HD leaf springs it could go, but probably...
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    Yep. Nothing else on the door though so figured...

    Yep.
    Nothing else on the door though so figured it was better than nothing.
    Probably need to weight it to find the payload
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    GVWR is 6250lb Front GAWR is 3600lb Rear GAWR...

    GVWR is 6250lb
    Front GAWR is 3600lb
    Rear GAWR is 3550lb

    Seen some trucks around here for sale. But yeah do like the idea of keeping my truck because I know what its been up to for the past 5...
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    So your saying its doable! But in all...

    So your saying its doable!

    But in all seriousness, as mentioned above by hopeless sinner, is it worth putting some leaf springs and tires, or better off looking for a bigger truck or smaller...
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    This is what I initially thought, but then read...

    This is what I initially thought, but then read stuff like this link from Lance Campers.
    https://www.lancecamper.com/truck-campers/650/
    It says


    So that has a higher dry weight and is built for...
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    Hey guys. Is there a calculating tool to find...

    Hey guys.
    Is there a calculating tool to find how heavy of a slide in camper I can throw on my half ton truck?
    Im looking at one that has dry weight of 700kg which is 1543lbs according to the...
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    Dreamy!

    Dreamy!
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    Probably drove it to Burning Man, didnt get laid,...

    Probably drove it to Burning Man, didnt get laid, so now time to sell it...
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    Can anyone help with solar power 12v battery...

    Can anyone help with solar power 12v battery setups?
    Im planning a possible mexico road trip and after spending a fair bit of time there previously, id love to get a 12v fridge.
    There's so much...
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    Vancouver Mags...

    Vancouver Mags
    https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van/cto/d/vancouver-gmc-2500-truck-camper-10ft/6837815696.html
    Looks like a pretty well priced rig.
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    FWD vs RWD makes a huge difference in that...

    FWD vs RWD makes a huge difference in that conversation. a rwd truck with no weight in the back on even the best snow tires can be a handful.
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    I've never seen the point of the hipster vans....

    I've never seen the point of the hipster vans. They aren't stealth anymore. We see them in our neighborhood and know instantly that there is probably someone sleeping inside. They cost a shit ton and...
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    These are the ear plugs you want. Silicone based...

    These are the ear plugs you want. Silicone based so they mold to your inner ear, tear them in half so they don't protude, come in a handy case you can leave on your nightstand. I keep a pair in my...
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    Cool. Thanks for the info!

    Cool. Thanks for the info!
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    How'd you find these in the winter? Could you...

    How'd you find these in the winter?
    Could you comfortably spend 3 nights in one mid winter, without a lodge to retreat to if you had to?

    I see these around a lot, but never thought they would be...
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    Why anyone would buy a 2wd truck is beyond me...

    Why anyone would buy a 2wd truck is beyond me...
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    Can't flex as hard on instagram with that kind of...

    Can't flex as hard on instagram with that kind of setup. no #vanlife tags allowed
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