Bigfoot 2500 series on a short box

Don't assume that everyone runs overloaded. It is not safe for you or other vehicles on the road to be overloaded.

Sorry for the caps. My job keeps my key board locked on caps, forgot to turn them off. Thank you d3500ram I believe for your feed back. I see a lot over modifications so I assume everyone is operating overloaded. This is why I asked Bigfoot truck camper w/2500 series 9.4/9.6 owners with short box trucks who are using 3/4 tons. d3500ram, I have a 2500HD with a payload of 3300lbs, E-rated 17" tires, 6.6 bed. It would appear to me with the blogs provided, regardless with what I do "I am over weight". Thanks everyone for your input. Bigfoot 2500 9.4/9.6 truck camper owners with 6 foot bed you can email me kevinhatfield001@yahoo.com I would like to know if you are having any problems, thanks

Wow, first post and you are shouting. Not good.
Dave

I carry a 2007 Bigfoot 25C94 on a 2008 F-250 short bed without any problems. I have air bags to level it out. The truck was also special ordered with the camping and trailer towing packages installed. That added the overload springs and bigger sway bars. Came with 18" tires.

Rich
BunFest Express II

My 25C 9.4 is 3800 with fresh water, me, a few essentials, 3 days of food and clothes. I haven't weighed all "loaded for bear". I'm assuming about 4000.
My payload? 4018#.

KevinHatfield wrote:
I would like to know if anyone has issues with installing the Bigfoot 2500 series 9.4 or 9.6 on a short box (2500 or 3500)p/u

I see from the BF website that there are short box model campers. However, it is too vague to answer your question not knowing the specifics of the intended short box truck. For example, many trucks of certain years use 17" wheels. This size offers very limited proper Load Index ratings to carry the weight of a BF- even if tire could be found, the wheels are one of the weakest links.

Can you tell us more about the intended truck to better assist you in your quest?

No reason to go to all caps. :) Bigfoots are heavy. You'll likely be over GVWR. It's up to you whether that's doable for you or not. For sure, people have carried heavier campers.

The biggest concern is the tire capacity. After that, you will probably need something to level the ride. That could be Stableloads, air bags, timbrens, or Supersprings or other spring changes.

There is very little difference between most 2500/250 and their 3500/350 other than weight rating. It does depend on the brand.

GUYS, LET ME REFINE MY CONCERN, I WAS CONCERNED WITH THE WEIGHT ISSUE. THE BIGFOOT WEIGHT IS AN AVERAGE 2800LBS. AND MOST 2500 TRUCKS ARE 3300-3500LBS PAYLAOD

I agree with Photomike. I would not try to carry a long bed version on a short bed truck. It isn't so much a truck issue as TC design. Even the Bigfoot with a fiberglass shell is designed for the support ending at a certain point.

If it is designed for a short box you will have no problems. If designed for a long box then it won't work.