brophy tie downs vs others?

AnEv942 wrote:
Ha-first trip with our camper, bought new bringing it home 120 miles scarred the bejesus out of me.... whole new ball game that I (or truck) wasn't prepared for.

Yes referring to tie downs. Though most any truck will benefit from suspension upgrades, shock, sway bar etc, if truck is driving straight, sets level, not white knuckling to control, its as you wish or feel you need or want. Anything can be made better.

ROFL! Yep...that was me. Though I did have a kid driver pull right in front of me, and I had to slam on my brakes. The rig held tight. I couldn't believe it stopped so fast. I figured someone was dyin' my first day! I was so mad, when I saw him at a parking lot, he saw me too, so I said to him..."I should've just run RIGHT OVER you. My rig would've just thought you were a squirrel! If you enjoy your life buddy you gotta stupid way of showin' it! But let me tell you something...if you pull in front of me again...and I hit you, and I have to get out of my truck...one way or another, youre gonna need an ambulance. New rule: If you see me on the road...find another route." He was like "oops."

I feel better about my brophys, EXCEPT that (sidecar) thinks my camper is too heavy. What was I supposed to do? Take it to the scales before purchase? Seriously...what if it really does weigh 4000lb?? Id be 3000lbs overweight by GVWR!!!!! Even a f350 couldnt handle that. Id needed to buy a 550 or something. Gees. (Except the tires can hold 16000lbs.) But if the springs cant?

Ok i went to your website, and your camper weighs 3500lbs? And you have it on an '01 f250 diesel???? So I should be OK bc you are overweight too then and doing fine! I looked at another shadow cruiser page and the 1989 9ft camper is 1395lbs, so I think Im ok, but seriously, im calling the company tomorrow!

How much does YOUR truck weigh??