Half-Ton Truck
The 1500-series pickup truck class — Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado 1500, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra, Nissan Titan. Half-tons are the most popular trucks in America, but their payload capacity (typically 1,200-2,200 lbs) limits camper choices to shells, wedges, lightweight pop-ups, and a handful of hard-side models designed specifically for the weight constraint. Always check your specific truck's payload sticker; half-ton payload varies enormously by configuration.
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The 2500-series pickup truck class — Ford F-250, Chevy Silverado 2500, Ram 2500.
The 3500-series pickup truck class — Ford F-350, Chevy Silverado 3500, Ram 3500 — often available with dual rear wheels (dually).
The maximum weight your truck can carry in the bed and cab, calculated by subtracting curb weight from GVWR.