Hey all, I am a longtime reader and gathering all the information you guys provide and reading through your adventures made me sign up here as well.
However, here goes my first post:
I am looking into buying a truck/pop up-camper combo. We would be using the setup being always 2 or three people.
My dream combo is the same that many of you have: A Tacoma with an FWC Fleet or similar. If possible, I would like to have a Toyota and avoid going Full Size. When I plan a bit further and calculate weights, the numbers just don't add up.
A Tacoma with an FWC Fleet, 3 people and camping gear/clothing, etc. is way over the allowed GVWR of a tacoma (and of every 1/2 ton truck).
I know, many of you upgrade tires and suspension to achieve a better ride. Looking at how many of you do that, it seems the best way to work.
My question is:
- Aren't you worried about insurance in case of an accident (being overloaded)?
- Overloaded pickups tend to break (frame) - Is that a problem you are aware of? If so, how do you handle it?
- what is your approach to that obvious problem?
However, here goes my first post:
I am looking into buying a truck/pop up-camper combo. We would be using the setup being always 2 or three people.
My dream combo is the same that many of you have: A Tacoma with an FWC Fleet or similar. If possible, I would like to have a Toyota and avoid going Full Size. When I plan a bit further and calculate weights, the numbers just don't add up.
A Tacoma with an FWC Fleet, 3 people and camping gear/clothing, etc. is way over the allowed GVWR of a tacoma (and of every 1/2 ton truck).
I know, many of you upgrade tires and suspension to achieve a better ride. Looking at how many of you do that, it seems the best way to work.
My question is:
- Aren't you worried about insurance in case of an accident (being overloaded)?
- Overloaded pickups tend to break (frame) - Is that a problem you are aware of? If so, how do you handle it?
- what is your approach to that obvious problem?