[ Outline ] · Standard · Linear+ Does that combination fit?, Dodge Ram + Timberline Truck camper

[Saxophony]

Hi Guys,

I finally found my dream set up! Unfortunately, how so often, my camper is probably
a bit too heavy for my truck.
My truck´s payload is at 2580 lbs (Dodge Ram 2500 from 2003), my camper´s wet weight is around 2400 lbs. That sounded great, but I know, you still have to calculate everything else within (food, all the books, spare gasoline, the passengers, ..), probably another 800 lbs. So I´m far over..

What can I do to still haul my camper safely? (Pls dont tell me to sell any of both ..)
Which suspension support would you recommend for my truck? Any other tips

Furthermore, on my tires is written : max. load single 1450 kg. what does that mean? It also sais "load range d". I hope they are good enough for what I wanna do..

Thanks for your help guys,

Max

[RV_Tech]

Only difference really between a '250' and a '350' is spring rates.  Running gear is essentially the same.  Been that way for years.  Now, if you jump up to say a 450 or 550, running gear changes..

Only 'advantage in a 350 is spring rates (and the badge on the fender..... )

See, that's my point sort of. We tell people not to do this or that, but the real world consequence is almost nil. I believe if folks felt like there was a real world reason not to do something far fewer folks would do it.

Having a pop-up I stay within my ratings pretty easily, but I seriously doubt anything bad would happen if I did not. I suspect there are many others that feel the same way. So no enforcement, no component failure, no increase in accidents. Why not put a triple slide on a half-ton, if it would fit (not serious with the example, just making the point)?