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I was wondering how well off-road trucks like the Dodge Power Wagon and Ford Raptor perform when carrying a truck camper. I know that the payload on off-road trucks is not as much as other 3/4 ton trucks but I have seen photos and videos of off-road trucks carrying pop up truck campers. I would also like to know if off-road trucks are good for cross country travel since I would like to make at least one trip out East with it.
Hi Coly.
If payload is the single thing you’re after then I would skip the Raptor and Power Wagon. The payload ratings of each are only 1,200 pounds and 1,500 pounds, respectively. However, if the pop-up TC you have in mind is comfortably below these ratings then these trucks are pretty outstanding for off-road exploration. Especially the Power Wagon which comes with a Warn winch, lockers, size 33 tires, and a quick disconnect front sway bar.As for cross country travel, both trucks handle very well on pavement.
Thanks for the response, Mike. The Power Wagon and Raptor seem really nice but they are very expensive and I am not sure how much time I will spend driving over rocks driving to the top of a mountain.
As I have searched for what I have wanted I have gone back between hard slide and pop up. I am sure my truck will be a 3//4 ton or one pickup depending on which is the better deal.
Coly
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