There are several things to consider.

1. The payload capacity – In many cases this rating is posted in the glove box of your truck, if not refer to your owners manual or manufacturers resources.

2. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) – Is the maximum weight the manufacturer rates that truck to carry, including weight of the truck and all people. Cargo, fuel etc.

3. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum rating the manufacturer rates the axles to carry.

4. TIRE CAPACITY (rating of your tire) – This fine print on the sidewall of your tire, usually just behind the tire inflation number, this will usually be a direct correlation to the axle ratings and GVWR on new truck.  This will always be your weak link in your weight carrying capacity and should always be checked before carrying any load, including a passenger car for that matter. SAFETY ALERT – Always make certain you choose tires with the proper load capacity to handle whatever load you are carrying with your vehicle! 

The center of gravity (CG) or also called center of balance is the balance point of a camper, from front to rear with standard equipment, and propane tanks with no options. You determine the center of gravity of a camper by measuring from where the camper contacts the front of the truck bed and measuring backward towards the tailgate.

You should always keep chemicals in your black/toilet tank to keep the waste and tissue breaking down and to maintain fresh smelling tanks. Also remember to always dump your holding tanks when coming home from camping, don’t let partially full or full tanks sit when not in use… Let’s just say you will not like the outcome! 

DSI stands for “Direct or Digital Spark Ignition.” With a DSI water heater, you can turn the water heater on or off from the inside the camper instead of going outside to manually light your water heater. Just flip a switch!

Laws vary from state to state on this issue. Regardless of legality, our campers do not come with seatbelts, and we strongly discourage passengers from occupying camper while it is in motion. Erratic movements, collisions, or sudden impact could cause unsecured objects (or people) to be severely or lethally injured. 

One of the great things about truck camping is the ability to set up camp, off-load your camper, and then use your truck for other things like hunting, launching the boat, running to town, etc. 

IMPORTANT: When using the camper off of the truck and on the jacks, make sure the camper is on stable, flat ground, that the jacks are as low as possible, and for safety reasons it is required to support the front nose of the camper when used off of the truck to limit potential of tipping forward.

While our factory reps can help facilitate your order and answer any product related questions you may have, Adventurer campers are only available for purchase and delivery through one of our dealer partners. Each of our partner locations is dedicated to providing you with the best delivery day experience, product training, and post-purchase customer support available.