How Much Does A Popup Camper Weight?

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So, what is an average pop up camper weight? Smaller pop-up campers can weigh as little as 600 pounds and up to 4,500 pounds for large pop-up campers, but the average weight of a pop-up camper is

2,000 pounds

. It’s good to know how much your pop-up camper weighs before you hit the road.

How much does a 10 foot pop up camper weight?

A hard-sided pop-up, similar to an Aliner, can vary in weight from

1,180 to 2,700 lbs

.; while tent style pop-ups range from 1,300 to 3,700 lbs. Today’s pop-ups even offer an extreme sport style in the weight range of 1,722 to 3,377 lbs.

How much does a large pop up camper weigh?

Larger pop up campers that come with a kitchen sink can weigh

well over a ton (or 2,000 pounds)

, while the most spartan pop up campers weigh only around 600 pounds empty.

How much does a 2000 Coleman pop up camper weight?

Length 25 ft 9 in Dry Weight

2497 lbs
Cargo Weight 753 lbs Fresh Water Capacity 20 gals Axle Count 1

How much does a Jayco pop-up camper weight?

An unloaded Jayco pop-up camper weighs

1465 lbs

., while the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is 2350 lbs.

What does a 20 foot camper weigh?

A large travel trailer – anything around 20 feet or longer – has an average weight of about

6,700 pounds

.

How much does a 1994 Jayco pop-up camper weight?

Camping Trailers Length Weight (lbs)
J-1206 KB


24’2′′


1630
J-1207 24’2′′ 1755 J-1208 24’2′′ 1625 Cardinal 24’4′′ 2200

Do I need trailer brakes for a pop-up camper?


No, not all pop-up campers have brakes

. Pop-up campers are small trailers, and many manufacturers do not build them with brakes in mind. However, it is possible to install and adjust brakes even on pop-up campers!

How fast can you drive pulling a pop-up camper?

You can pull a pop-up camper anywhere from

50 to 80 mph

, depending on where you are driving. As you will see in the table below, different states have different towing speed limits for campers.

How much tongue weight does a pop-up camper have?

Typically, the tongue weight is

10 to 15 percent of the weight of the trailer

in its fully loaded ready-to-tow condition. You can use a tongue weight scale like the Sherline Trailer Tongue Weight Scale, part # 5780. This has a capacity of 2,000 lbs.

How heavy is a camper trailer?

There is a wide variance among vehicles, from about 1,000 to 9,000 pounds, but as a general ballpark, the average dry weight of a camper trailer is

5,200 pounds

.

How much does a 30 foot camper weigh?

The average weight of a 30 foot camper is

between 5,200 and 5,800 pounds dry weight

which is the weight of your camper with empty water tanks and no gear on board. Filling your tanks and throwing in your gear will bring the weight of most 30′ campers up to 6,700 and 7,300 pounds.

How much does a 2002 Coleman popup camper weigh?

Camping Trailers Length Weight (lbs)
Mesa


25’5′′


2245
Sun Valley 25’5′′ 2055 Utah 25’5′′ 2485 Westlake 25’5′′ 2400

How much does a 2001 Coleman pop up camper weight?

Camping Trailers Length Weight (lbs)
Taos


17′


1108
Sedona 21’11” 1605 Fairview 25’9′′ 2170 Tacoma 25’9′′ 1925

How much does a 1991 Coleman pop up camper weigh?

Camping Trailers Length Weight (lbs)
Columbia


17’6′′


990
Laramie 19’4′′ 1225 Newport 19’4′′ 1100 Sun Valley 19’4′′ 1225

How much does a Rockwood pop-up camper weight?

Sleeps 6 Hitch Weight 255 lbs
Dry Weight


1896 lbs
Cargo Weight 1359 lbs Fresh Water Capacity 20 gals

How much does a 25ft camper weigh?

The average large Travel Trailer (>25 feet) weighs

6300 lbs

(2858 kg) and can be towed by larger SUV’s and 1/2 ton pickup trucks. The average small Fifth Wheel (<35 feet) weighs 9000 lbs (4082 kg) and would need a 3/4 ton truck once loaded.

How much does a 16 foot travel trailer weigh?

Using the 15 models we pulled weights from and an average weight of 191 pounds per foot, a 16′ travel trailer should weigh about

3,056 pounds

.

How much does a 26 ft travel trailer weigh?

Here’s the short answer: The average camper trailer weighs around

5,900 pounds

and is about 26 feet long. This includes the weight of the travel trailer without any gear or filled tanks. Expect to add about 200 pounds of cargo per person and 300 pounds of fresh water.

How much does a 1995 Jayco pop up camper weight?

Camping Trailers Length Weight (lbs)
Eagle 8


17′


1090
Eagle 8 SD 17′ 1110 Eagle 10 21’6′′ 1325 Eagle 10 ST 21’6′′ 1470

How much does a 1999 Jayco pop up camper weigh?

Sleeps 8 Interior Color GREEN Gross Weight

2700 lbs
Dry Weight 1867 lbs VIN 1UJAJ01G5X1FM1078

How much does a 2000 Jayco Qwest weight?

Camping Trailers Length Weight (lbs) Qwest Series M-8U 16’3′′ 1095 M-8W 16’3′′ 1095 M-10V 20’1′′

1360

How much does it cost to add brakes to a pop up camper?

It cost

about $350

in total including wiring, connectors, plugs and of-course the electric brake controller.

Do all campers have electric brakes?

So how does your trailer brake — do camper trailers have electric brakes?

Camper trailers almost always use electric brakes

. Most campers will come with brakes installed, but some small campers on the market do not; whether your camper has electric brakes or not will depend on the trailer’s size and weight.

Can you add brakes to a pop up camper?

Recommended Replacement Axle And Brakes For Popup Camper The axle you need for your popup camper will depend on the width of the camper.

If possible, I recommend an axle that comes with the brakes and hubs already installed

. This would cut down on a lot of work and hassle piecing a system together.

Kim Nguyen
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Kim Nguyen
Kim Nguyen is a fitness expert and personal trainer with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and has trained a variety of clients, from professional athletes to everyday fitness enthusiasts. Kim is passionate about helping people achieve their fitness goals and promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.