jaycocreek wrote:
My advice..Tell Boise spring works what you want to do and they can make you up something like the old "Belly Bar" that goes across the frame to anchor your TC too in the front and or back..They could make you one up and you could install it with ease...
Boise spring work does good work and you won't be the first truck camper they have made work on a truck..I would go there in a heartbeat over some of the advice here which will mostly be F-150 bashing..LOL
There are Happi Jack spring loaded turnbuckles that are alot cheaper than Torklift,as an example..
I'm getting that feeling in the F150 bashing lol. I did tons of research and with Boise Spring Works I feel more than confident my F150 can haul this camper with zero issues. My 03 Tundra with 1500 pound payload was overloaded but I was surprised how well it handled. I took it on a 1500 mile road trip through some serious off roading and it was find. I'm also on mountain windy roads all the time and the sway was minimal. I'm excited to see how the F150 with Torklifts and Boise Springs Works handles. I bet I don't really notice it. Its funny that I know most people are over payload when they haul a camper. Almost every half ton you see is overloaded but I'm trying my best to keep the weight down. The lighter the better I'm thinking.
Thanks for your input. Hopefully Boise Spring Works is open on the 31st when my appointment is. I'm going to install the camper on stock shocks for now to see how she handles. BSW said I can bring it on with the camper or without. I'm assuming with they will have a better idea on what I need.
Thanks again, Happy camping in Idaho!!
