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b. Determine the recommended center of gravity zone for
your truck, as listed in your truck owner’s manual. If you
cannot find this information, contact the nearest
manufacturer’s representative for your truck. The zone is
normally measured from the rear of the cargo area.
c. In a properly matched combination of truck and camper,
point ‘B’ (camper center of gravity) will fall within points ‘C’
and ‘D’, (truck’s center of gravity zone).
• The bed of your truck typically is fastened to its frame with mounts
allowing for some movement. Enough clearance must be allowed
between truck and camper to prevent damage that can be caused
by racking, twisting, and bouncing during normal driving conditions.
• The cab-over of the camper should never be closer than 1 ½" to the
highest point of your truck’s cab to allow clearance for cab marker
lights or tracking system antennas, if equipped.
• A minimum of ¼" clearance between the truck bed side rails and
the camper wing is required. Some truck models have a tapered
bed, meaning the bed depth is different between the front and rear.
This can make the camper look tilted (front higher than the rear)
along the bed of the truck.
• It may be necessary to place a bed mat in the truck bed to raise the
camper to the minimum clearance requirements.
• A minimum of ½" clearance between the truck’s tail lights and
camper bumper exterior is also required. Adding a spacer at
the front of the camper or in the front of the truck bed can help
ensure proper clearance. If you add a spacer, make sure you do not
compromise the center of gravity position of your truck.
• Using a truck with under-rated towing and loading capacities to
haul a camper can cause serious stability problems. Additionally,
the strain put on the engine, structural frame and drivetrain of the
truck may lead to serious maintenance problems. The maximum
towing and payload capacities of your truck must never be
exceeded. Refer to your tow vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for the
towing capacity of your tow vehicle, in terms of maximum Gross
Weight (GW), maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and
Payload Capacity.
• As always, your nuCamp dealer will have lots of experience to
assist you in matching your truck and camper. Rely on their
expertise to guarantee compatibility. Your dealer can also assist
with setting your camper in proper position on your truck bed.
SPEED
In ideal road conditions, the maximum recommended speed for safely
hauling a camper is 65 mph. Your camper is more prone to imbalance
under higher speeds, increasing the possibility for loss of control. Your
truck tires can also overheat, increasing the possibility of a blowout.
Excessive speed could result in tire
overheating and blowout. Do not exceed
65 MPH in normal road conditions.
CAUTION
