This is unsettling to read – i am in the market for a pop up camper and my vehicle (2006 GMC Canyon 3.5L,z71) doesn’t have the capacity to haul a hard side, but it might be able to do a lightly optioned pop up like a FWC shell model. I am calculating this based on on FWC’s published weights for the unit and each accessory. But if I can’t trust published numbers I am taking a big chance.
To help with capacity, I do plan to upgrade my tires in a few months, but have so far been unable to find an E rated traction tire in my size. Still looking …
