Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+ Carrying an 11 ft slide, Dodge 3500 carrying capacity

[Dcinbc]

Hi, we have narrowed down our camper choice to an Arctic Fox 11 ft (1150) with slide.   We haven't found the exact one yet as we are looking for the truck first.  It will be a Dodge CTD 4x4 automatic of some form ( Dodge fan) but am wondering which model will be able to pack the 4000 lb camper and still be able to pull a small 16 ft boat.  Will most 3500 duallys fit the bill?  We are actively looking at both truck and camper and would appreciate any advice.  Thanks , DC

[aqualung]

I have a 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually 4x4. Its GVWR is 12200lbs. With the truck full of fuel and passengers, it weighs in at 8200lbs that leaves 4000lbs for additional payload. The 4000lb camper you're looking at would max out my truck so adding the tongue weight of the trailer will push you over my truck's GVWR. I'm not sure what the GVWR on the new 3500s is or what the weight of the truck is but talk to your dealer to find that out.

[Phil Saran]

If you look in the Lance brochure (as an example) it will state that any
of their campers over 10 ft must be used on a dually truck.

That said I have a buddy in Idaho with a 2004 2500 dodge diesel single
rear wheel with a S&S camper 11ft and he tows a 24ft enclosed car
trailer.

Personally I would go with the dually truck for what you want to haul.

[drjay]

If you look in the Lance brochure (as an example) it will state that any
of their campers over 10 ft must be used on a dually truck.

That said I have a buddy in Idaho with a 2004 2500 dodge diesel single
rear wheel with a S&S camper 11ft and he tows a 24ft enclosed car
trailer.

Personally I would go with the dually truck for what you want to haul.

go with the dually, also you will not be dissappointed with that cummins

[insp1505]

Your 4000 lb 1150 quicly and easily becomes 5000lbs when you fill the tanks and load up your camping gear. The actual weight of my 1150 listed on the rear tag is 4469 lbs (that includes 55 gal of water and 60 lbs of propane) so i know I am pushing 5000 lbs when I head out. After a good weekend or more of camping your freshwater forward tank contents become rearward black and grey tank contents, essentially moving over 400 lbs from in front of the rear axle to behind it. This makes a very noticable difference in the way my truck handles.

Don't even consider carrying this camper without at least a 1-ton dually but this is a minimum in my opinion especially if you are going to tow. I would like to have an F-450 or F-550 if and when I can afford one for hauling mine but for now I just drive very cautiously when I do go somewhere. Also I highly recommend the torklift tie downs and a superhitch system if you are going to plan on towing anything. Fastguns are also a nice addition to the package.

[kerry4951]

insp1505: Throw a set of Supersprings and Stable Loads on your GMC dually and you will see a world of difference. I have a CHEVY 3500 dually carrying an AF1140 which is even heavier than your 1150. I have no issues at all hauling the TC. I also added a rear Helwig sway bar. Sometimes I dont even realize the TC is on the truck, and having black and gray tanks filled doesnt change a thing.