Nebie Also, support equipment
Nebie Also, support equipment
fishguts |
Mar 23 2011, 09:11 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 23-March 11 Member No.: 5,370 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Ford Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2004 F250 Super Duty, Crew 4x4, short box Type of Tiedowns used: Fast guns Truck and Camper Setup: 2011 Lance 855 with generator, torklift with fast guns, titan class V hitch |
Hello: I am a newbie to the boards so I naturally have more questions than answers. LOL
I just purchased Lance model 855 with the Generator for my 2004 F250 Super Duty/Crew, 4x4, Gas V10 Engine. I've go the tork lift and fast gun tie downs. It rode nicely the 80 miles home which included some narrow roads and freeway, no swaying back and forth even as a few big trucks came by and the truck didn't work hard at all. I have class E tires. I do know I now need to add air bags to level the load since it squashed down a bit when we loaded it. I should have gone with my gut and had them put on initially but kept getting told that I probably wouldn't need them and to drive it first. I figure that would be the next step, add the air bags to level the load and then take it out for a spin again. should I go with the 100 or 110 pound bags? I will be pulling a 20ft boat as well from time to time. I have the Titan hitch on it but still need to measure the length to order the extension. How do I figure out what length of extension I will need so I don't one too short or long. Thank you. |
fishguts |
Apr 3 2011, 09:18 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 23-March 11 Member No.: 5,370 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Ford Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2004 F250 Super Duty, Crew 4x4, short box Type of Tiedowns used: Fast guns Truck and Camper Setup: 2011 Lance 855 with generator, torklift with fast guns, titan class V hitch |
We took our first test trip and it all went well. The air ride bags I installed worked well, notice some right to left swaying now a little more than I think there should be (comparing to my former class C motor home) so I am now looking in to adding the shocks to stiffen it up a bit.
I am looking at the Rancho 9000. Any comments? Anyone? |
kerry4951 |
Apr 5 2011, 04:20 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 26-December 10 Member No.: 5,121 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Arctic Fox Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Chevy Silverado 3500 dually Crew cab Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift w/ Fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Chevy Silverado 3500 dually w/ Arctic Fox 1140 DB Torklift tie downs w/ Fastguns Supersprings, Air bags, Helwig sway bar, Bilstein shocks, Torklift stable loads, Front timbrens |
Alot of guys use and love Ranchos. I live in an area where the highway dept loves to use corrosive ice melt on the roads in the winter. I did not want to take the chance with having the adjustment valve corroding and giving me problems. I know some talk about Ranchos lifetime warranty, but who wants to remove and replace shocks any more than necesary. I went with the heavy duty Bilsteins and they work very well. No adjustments required so I dont have to worry about inoperative valves, or reaching under the truck to make the adjustments before and after each trip. To me its one less thing to worry about.
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fishguts |
Apr 5 2011, 05:11 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 23-March 11 Member No.: 5,370 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Ford Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2004 F250 Super Duty, Crew 4x4, short box Type of Tiedowns used: Fast guns Truck and Camper Setup: 2011 Lance 855 with generator, torklift with fast guns, titan class V hitch |
How is the ride after you remove your TC ?
Thanks for you input. |
kerry4951 |
Apr 5 2011, 08:47 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 26-December 10 Member No.: 5,121 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Arctic Fox Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Chevy Silverado 3500 dually Crew cab Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift w/ Fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Chevy Silverado 3500 dually w/ Arctic Fox 1140 DB Torklift tie downs w/ Fastguns Supersprings, Air bags, Helwig sway bar, Bilstein shocks, Torklift stable loads, Front timbrens |
My truck rides like a truck when empty, but not because of the Bilsteins. I use Supersprings which I love for hauling the TC around, but they do make for a harder ride when empty. I have air bags but never use them and would never install them on another truck. For me they were a waste of money. I am too sold on the SS's. I carry 5000 lb load with TC and gear, and I usually forget its back there.
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gkas |
Apr 5 2011, 09:00 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 3-August 10 Member No.: 4,625 Favorite Truck Camper(s): n/a Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: n/a Type of Tiedowns used: n/a Truck and Camper Setup: n/a |
QUOTE(fishguts @ Mar 23 2011, 07:11 AM) I just purchased Lance model 855 with the Generator for my 2004 F250 Super Duty/Crew, 4x4, Gas V10 Engine. I've go the tork lift and fast gun tie downs. It rode nicely the 80 miles home which included some narrow roads and freeway, no swaying back and forth even as a few big trucks came by and the truck didn't work hard at all. I have class E tires. I do know I now need to add air bags to level the load since it squashed down a bit when we loaded it. I should have gone with my gut and had them put on initially but kept getting told that I probably wouldn't need them and to drive it first. I figure that would be the next step, add the air bags to level the load and then take it out for a spin again. should I go with the 100 or 110 pound bags? I will be pulling a 20ft boat as well from time to time. I recently purchased a Lance 855 also. I bought it to put on my 2011 SD 6.7 Diesel CC SRW SB. I love this combo. I got the camper package for the truck when I ordered it. I added Firestone 2535 no-drill air bags. My son put them on for me in a couple of hours. I added a AirLift 72000 Wireless air. It was a bit more expensive to add the wireless, but it was definitely worth it. It was easy to tune the ride. I can also raise or lower the rear of the truck to level the camper when stopped. I normally ride with 55 pounds of air pressure in the bags. |
fishguts |
Sep 30 2011, 02:46 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 23-March 11 Member No.: 5,370 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Ford Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2004 F250 Super Duty, Crew 4x4, short box Type of Tiedowns used: Fast guns Truck and Camper Setup: 2011 Lance 855 with generator, torklift with fast guns, titan class V hitch |
Well now here is my update. With the air rides and the ranchos and the hitch cut to length, I have taken my TC and boat out several times and everything is working great.
One final question out of paranoia: I currently have Big O tires 265 75 R16 Big Foots. Load range E. I inflate to 80 psi when loaded to go. Should I consider a different tire or changing rims? |
Spanky |
Oct 1 2011, 05:39 PM
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Moderator Group: Moderator Posts: 320 Joined: 24-June 06 From: Silver City, New Mexico Member No.: 144 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Lance 1030 Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1999 F350 Power Stroke Dually SuperCab Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift Truck and Camper Setup: 1999 Ford F350 4x4 Super Cab 1 ton Dually Lance 1030 Torklift tiedowns |
I run Big O AT's at 80 psi and love the tires and have had no problems with them. I also run the XT's on my Jeep...
-------------------- 1999 F350 Power Stroke Dually Super Cab, 2003 Lance 1030
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fishguts |
Oct 1 2011, 05:49 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 23-March 11 Member No.: 5,370 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Ford Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2004 F250 Super Duty, Crew 4x4, short box Type of Tiedowns used: Fast guns Truck and Camper Setup: 2011 Lance 855 with generator, torklift with fast guns, titan class V hitch |
Thanks for our input.
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TODDFINK |
Sep 21 2012, 05:31 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 21-September 12 Member No.: 6,273 Favorite Truck Camper(s): ALL Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: oH1 2500 GMC ECSB Type of Tiedowns used: My own design'd pin mounts Truck and Camper Setup: 2500 gmc, timbrens under the back, 92' Viking SP080 on the back, pulling a jeep usually. |
The brand of tire is not important really.
The load rating is the key. I run load range E on my truck. I carry a lighter load though. About 5400 on the rear axle. My tires are rated for 6200 lbs. Depending on the weight your running you might need heavier rated tires. I run treadwright retreads and have had no issues. |
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