Anti-sway bars ??
I have airbags and Torklift's Stable load - any advantages of adding anti sway bars. I'd rather not spend the $$ . Thanks all!
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If the weight rating of your tires will hold up the weight of the camper I would not think twice of just going and bringing it home.
We did the same thing, about a 1500 mile drive. If you don't like the handling just slow down somewhat.
By the time you get home you will have an idea what you do or don't like about the handling.
We started with Stable Loads, this removed 75% of the rolling from side to side and took out any sagging in the rear as the springs compressed when loaded...
Next came Bilstein 5100 shocks, this made it ride better than the stock shocks.
Next came 19.5 inch wheels and michelin XD2 tires, this added peace of mind.... The LT tires at 3750 pounds would support the load , but the sidewalls were too soft and bulged out excessively, I was afraid of ripping them out on sharp rocks.,..
Commercial tires will give you a straight, strong sidewall...
The ride is worse, the noise is worse depending on the thread and the truck front end takes more abuse.
Next came the Bigwig rear sway bar...
This was the best modification by far for handling. The load is now very stiff on cornering as well when walking around in the camper it does not move anymore.
The empty ride of the old Dodge with tissue paper frame is much better with the rear bar.
The best mod would be to buy a dually and avoid all the time and expense of the above, plus if you want to go to a larger camper someday it might carry it.
We did the same thing, about a 1500 mile drive. If you don't like the handling just slow down somewhat.
By the time you get home you will have an idea what you do or don't like about the handling.
We started with Stable Loads, this removed 75% of the rolling from side to side and took out any sagging in the rear as the springs compressed when loaded...
Next came Bilstein 5100 shocks, this made it ride better than the stock shocks.
Next came 19.5 inch wheels and michelin XD2 tires, this added peace of mind.... The LT tires at 3750 pounds would support the load , but the sidewalls were too soft and bulged out excessively, I was afraid of ripping them out on sharp rocks.,..
Commercial tires will give you a straight, strong sidewall...
The ride is worse, the noise is worse depending on the thread and the truck front end takes more abuse.
Next came the Bigwig rear sway bar...
This was the best modification by far for handling. The load is now very stiff on cornering as well when walking around in the camper it does not move anymore.
The empty ride of the old Dodge with tissue paper frame is much better with the rear bar.
The best mod would be to buy a dually and avoid all the time and expense of the above, plus if you want to go to a larger camper someday it might carry it.
