amxpress wrote: It's easy for someone to say, go buy a new truck.
I'm implying just the opposite, go used. I'm giving him info on how to spot the Camper Package option on older Fords. He should be easily able to sell the Yota and for not much extra cash at all get a good used Ford.
If you knew your payload was only 1180 (without passengers and anything else in the truck) and you knew the camper was 1775 (without any thing else in it)....why in the world would you think it would be ok...regardless what any salesman told you? I don't understand.
I'm sorry, but you just can't blame the salesman here....it's simple math and common sense.
So, ok now you're between a rock and a hard place. Sell (or trade) your Tundra for at least a 250/2500....but be careful even there too...as some 250/2500's don't have all that much more payload capacity than a 150/1500. Really do your homework this time.
Good luck
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Quote: I'm implying just the opposite, go used. I'm giving him info on how to spot the Camper Package option on older Fords. He should be easily able to sell the Yota and for not much extra cash at all get a good used Ford.
I don't quite understand how or why new or used is any issue here. The issue is that the camper is too heavy for the truck. The OP said nothing about their finances and, in fact, perhaps has the money for a new truck. In any event it would be a new truck (new or used) to the OP with the Tundra gone. If Apache is willing to work with the OP, then perhaps just cancelling the deal as if it never happened would be the best option. The Tundra can tow more than it can haul and perhaps a relatively light TT would be a better option.
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amxpress wrote: Why not go back to the selling dealer and speak to the owner? Maybe he'll understand and help you out. Maybe, though I doubt it. Good luck.
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Buying a good truck,new or used is just an option.
I guess I felt since he bought the camper,he might actually like it.
No matter what he does,he is going to lose money.
I wish the OP good luck
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tamaratrav wrote: Next option is to explore the Better Business Bureau, Oregon DMV/DOJ - on the issue of a licensed RV dealer, seeing the truck, knowning the GVWR numbers, and providing the info that the camper will be fine, and then installing it on the truck.
It seems odd, legally, that an RV dealer can issue a state license for the RV, and install it on a state licenced rig, knowing the legality of the GVWR number and the camper weight number.
Caveat Emptor.
Oh great. Go complain to the "authorities" about your mistake. We don't need any more rules/laws, particularly in this state. What's wrong with individuals taking responsibility for themseleves? Is freedom of choice really that bad? We don't need any more "not to be used as a step" stickers. We're dumb enough as a society already.
If it can't be worked out, at least your Tundra should be easy to sell. Then you can buy a good used 3/4 ton HD truck. The way I see it, your only alternative is to sell your new camper.
Remember, you can't trust what the salesman tells you. You need to do your own research and calculations.
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