855s. On a 2005 chevy 3/4 ton

SugarHillCTD wrote:
That is our exact setup- see signature.

This is a 2012, which has a higher GVWR than the OP's 2005 2500HD.

2011 GM increased the GVWR when they redesigned the frame.

Thanks for the response. Been out a couple of weeks. Installed the new camper on truck on Tuesday. Could not be more pleased with the way the truck handles this load.

I do have the Load Range E tires. Rated, I believe at 3500 pounds at 80 psi. Still have the stock rims.


Stayed out two nights in camper for check list. Found very few problems and believe this camper will be good for us.

Thanks again for the input to my questions.

An addition to your overload springs that works very well is the Torqlift stable loads. One of the "best bang for the bucks" in my opinion. As stated, tires and wheel ratings are important, upgrade for your load. I'm running 17" Nitto's rated at 3750 lbs. on 3500 wheels. The tires are stiff when unloaded but feel very firm when carring the camper.

I have a friend that has that set up, he has 265 tires and it rides well.Along with the normal up grades.

I think you are going to be heavy. I have the lighter 865 and I still feel heavy on a 2500. I have a lot of stuff though.

That is our exact setup- see signature.

Skipro is right- you are going to be overweight on tires if they are OEM.

We have Timbrens, a BigWig swaybar plus 4 Nitto DuraGrappler tires on OEM steel wheels. The tires are rated at 3970# each.

I feel that it handles pretty good and we are on many twisty 2 lane roads when we travel.





Good luck with the new TC.

What wheels and tires are you running? My guess, based on my Dodge with a 855s, is that your rear wheels are right at 7000 pounds when you have full water and fuel and all loaded up.