akamistyeyes
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- Nov 17, 2009
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Long time camper and lurker here since 2009. I've learned so much and thank everyone for the information and insight the regulars have provided over the years. I've been hauling my a Coleman Cheyenne pop up around easily with my Honda Odyssey minivan for 17 years. But I'm thinking it's time for an upgrade.
I'm looking at an Apex Ultra-Lite, 245BHS. The dry weight listed on the frame is 4593#.
I'm looking to purchase a 2010 Tahoe LTZ with the heavy duty towing package. (4WD, 5.3L V8, 3.42:1 ratio & towing capacity of 8200#.) I'll be using a Husky TS WDH.
Our typical travel group is 2 adults & 1 6yo son, but could add in two daughters in college, so I am estimating 1000# for people. Based on what we have in the pop up, I'm estimating putting 1200# of food and "stuff" in the camper as my daughters do not travel light. Add in 200# for three kayaks & gear and 100# for three bicycles & gear. #40 for propane and #100 of "just in case water." Tongue weight max of 650# and #100 for the WDH.
Given these figures, do you think I've got enough truck for this camper?
I'm looking at an Apex Ultra-Lite, 245BHS. The dry weight listed on the frame is 4593#.
I'm looking to purchase a 2010 Tahoe LTZ with the heavy duty towing package. (4WD, 5.3L V8, 3.42:1 ratio & towing capacity of 8200#.) I'll be using a Husky TS WDH.
Our typical travel group is 2 adults & 1 6yo son, but could add in two daughters in college, so I am estimating 1000# for people. Based on what we have in the pop up, I'm estimating putting 1200# of food and "stuff" in the camper as my daughters do not travel light. Add in 200# for three kayaks & gear and 100# for three bicycles & gear. #40 for propane and #100 of "just in case water." Tongue weight max of 650# and #100 for the WDH.
Given these figures, do you think I've got enough truck for this camper?