🚻 28 Foot Camper Weight Calculator
Estimate your RV's dry weight, GVWR, payload capacity, and tongue weight — in imperial & metric
| Camper Type | Dry Weight (lbs) | GVWR (lbs) | Payload (lbs) | Dry Weight (kg) | GVWR (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Trailer | 5,200 | 7,500 | 2,300 | 2,359 | 3,402 |
| Fifth Wheel | 7,800 | 12,000 | 4,200 | 3,538 | 5,443 |
| Class A Motorhome | 18,000 | 22,000 | 4,000 | 8,165 | 9,979 |
| Class B / Van | 6,200 | 8,550 | 2,350 | 2,812 | 3,878 |
| Class C Motorhome | 11,000 | 14,500 | 3,500 | 4,990 | 6,577 |
| Toy Hauler | 8,500 | 12,500 | 4,000 | 3,856 | 5,670 |
| Pop-Up Camper | 2,800 | 3,900 | 1,100 | 1,270 | 1,769 |
| Hybrid Camper | 5,800 | 8,200 | 2,400 | 2,631 | 3,719 |
| Trailer Type | Tongue Weight % | At 7,500 lb GVWR | At 12,000 lb GVWR | Hitch Class Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Trailer | 10–15% | 750–1,125 lb | 1,200–1,800 lb | Class III–IV |
| Fifth Wheel | 15–25% | N/A | 1,800–3,000 lb | 5th Wheel Hitch |
| Toy Hauler | 10–15% | N/A | 1,250–1,875 lb | Class IV–V |
| Pop-Up | 10–12% | 390–468 lb | N/A | Class I–II |
| Hybrid Camper | 10–15% | 820–1,230 lb | N/A | Class II–III |
| Item | Weight per Unit | Typical Capacity | Full Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Water | 8.34 lb/gallon | 40–60 gal | 333–500 lb |
| Gray Water | 8.34 lb/gallon | 30–50 gal | 250–417 lb |
| Black Water | 8.34 lb/gallon | 20–40 gal | 167–333 lb |
| Propane (20 lb tank) | 4.2 lb/gallon | 4.7 gal | ~20 lb gas + 18 lb tank |
| Diesel Fuel | 7.1 lb/gallon | 50–100 gal | 355–710 lb |
| Gasoline | 6.1 lb/gallon | 50–80 gal | 305–488 lb |
In 28 feet, one finds ideal size that well balances between enough interior and not too much space. Families commonly start with smaller models but later move to this size when the children grow and want to invite friends for stays. Here enter bunk beds, that truly changes the game so that everyone is comfortable.
Pulling one of those Camper trailers requires some practical thoughts. The wind factor is bigger at a 28-foot model than at, for instance, a 25-foot version; the swaying shows much more in windy weather. Even so, when dealing with fuel, checking and pure pulling force, there truly lacks big difference between them.
28-Foot Campers: A Good Size for Families
The majority of Camper trailers in that group weigh around 5 200 pounds when they are empty. If one adds load, the capacity reaches up to 2 400 pounds. When everything is filled, the whole arrives to around 7 500 pounds.
That weight most modern trucks well can handle.
One sees folks pulling 28-foot Camper trailers by means of various cars. Half-ton pickup trucks entirely fit for the task, if one stays inside its limits. Some owners favour models under 5 000 pounds, as with Ford F-150 gear.
Truly, some even manage to drag a 28-foot Airstream by means of a full size van. Interesting is, that owners that switched from a three-quarter ton truck to a half-ton pickup commonly say to be more glad, chiefly because of fewer constant headaches.
The Airstream Classic 28RB shows as excellent option with rich features in its 28-foot body. It offers a big kitchen, nice dining area and real sleeping space. Forest River offers also several rugged options in that length…
The Wildwood 28 DBUD has separate bedroom together with built-in closet storage. The Jayco White Hawk 28BHKS adds to the group with bunk beds and adds a kitchen slider, except it has a dining area and sliding kitchen that truly opens the spaces. For those thinking about money, Chiefstone Camper models give surprisingly good comforts without too much expense.
The internal area of 24 to 28-foot Camper trailers with one slide form ranges between 150 and 200 square feet, take or give. That truly works for lovely journeys during several weeks, and most campgrounds do not worry about such arrival.
Protection is important when one buys a 28-foot Camper. Heavy RV covers made for models between 27 and 30 feet offer several layers of guard, wind-resistant links, rain shields, covers for vents and fans and shields for wheels for full defense against every weather. Whether one camps freely in distant nature or drives to a campground with full hookups during hunting season, a 28-foot Camper trailre well lasts everything, what one lays before it.
