[wiredgeorge]

Our weight patrol squad is like a bunch of reformed smokers! Bwhahahaha Sad thing is this seems to be a recurring issue with new camper owners or prospective owners and notwithstanding tire talk and the sure fate of owning China bombs, this has to be the most popular topic on this forum. The saddest thing is when someone comes onto the forum, asks for advice regarding the suitability of a tow vehicle vis a vis a particular camper and then argues numbers which only exist on sales brochures or flow from the mouth of an RV salesman.

Does anyone ever recall a situation where a newb came in and was told they had way more truck than needed and the newb lamented they didn't buy a much heavier trailer? If you take your DW into a sales lot and go through a 27' trailer then a 37' trailer, which will be the favorite? Room (aka weight) is a distinct advantage and is a lure.

The main problem many have when getting bit by the camping bug is they have a pickup owned by the bank that was originally used as a commuter and probably isn't suitable for any trailer hauling and they can't afford to trade in (are upside down on their note) for a suitable towing truck. There is the usual cause of denial and the inclination to believe stats and specs that bear no relevance to their awkward towing situation.