Does that combination fit?, Dodge Ram + Timberline Truck camper
| Saxophony |
 Mar 14 2018, 11:04 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 16-February 18 Member No.: 9,963 Favorite Truck Camper(s): timberline 11.5 ft 1999 Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Ram 2500 Type of Tiedowns used: torklift Truck and Camper Setup: happijac  |
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 truckīs payload is at 2580 lbs (Dodge Ram 2500 from 2003), my camperīs 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 Iīm 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 |
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| RV_Tech |
Mar 15 2018, 09:00 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 201 Joined: 27-July 12 Member No.: 6,199 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Hallmark, Northstar, Outfitter Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: F-350 SRW 6.2 Supercab Type of Tiedowns used: Happijack front, Torklift rear Truck and Camper Setup: Hallmark Ute XL No modes to truck Torklift Fast Guns Fast guns had to be cut down to absolute minimum (14 1/2") to use with Happijac front tie down and Hallmark camper. |
Interesting when I started digging through the specs. The brake assemblies are the same for an F250 and F350.
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| SidecarFlip |
Mar 16 2018, 08:26 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 472 Joined: 15-October 16 Member No.: 9,221 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Forest River Palomino SS Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1997 Ford F350 4x4 LB SRW CC 7.3 diesel Type of Tiedowns used: HappyJac standard Truck and Camper Setup: 1997 Ford F350 4 door 4x4 Crew Cab 7.3 Diesel, Lance 915 loaded, 2015 Palomino SS1500 Loaded |
QUOTE(RV_Tech @ Mar 15 2018, 09:00 PM) Interesting when I started digging through the specs. The brake assemblies are the same for an F250 and F350.  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.....  ) |
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Saxophony Does that combination fit? Mar 14 2018, 11:04 PM
RV_Tech
Okay, no lecture, you know no matter what you do... Mar 15 2018, 06:47 AM SidecarFlip My only comment is, you can haul anything on anyth... Mar 15 2018, 10:57 AM
RV_Tech
I didn't address stopping because I know of... Mar 15 2018, 02:03 PM SidecarFlip
Not exactly. You can upgrade your stopping powe... Mar 15 2018, 05:21 PM RV_Tech
My ABS isn't going to slide.
But seriously... Mar 15 2018, 07:04 PM SidecarFlip
Not really either... Bigger truck = bigger paym... Mar 16 2018, 08:17 AM SidecarFlip
Not quire correct. Your ABS will pulse (and you... Mar 16 2018, 08:22 AM SidecarFlip I see 'Timberline' (Lite Craft) built thei... Mar 15 2018, 11:14 AM RV_Tech
See, that's my point sort of. We tell people... Mar 16 2018, 11:40 AM SidecarFlip
Because at some point (not determined) it will i... Mar 16 2018, 08:57 PM RV_Tech RE: Does that combination fit? Mar 16 2018, 09:03 PM RV_Tech You need a cat to balance the COG. :) Mar 16 2018, 09:03 PM SidecarFlip
I think (at last count) we had around 40 here at... Mar 16 2018, 09:10 PM |
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