Buying a new TC

Mammoth501 wrote:
Hey, I'm new to this site and Joining the RV world :) So I've got a 2020 Ram 3500 6.7 cummins SRW 6"4" box and ordered the 2021 Northern Lite 8-11 EXLE. There're 2 things that I'm kinda hung up on and can't decide. (1) Should I really get the A/C? I live in lower BC and the summers don't get to hot here. We might get 2-3 weeks of +30C (86f) but other than that it's bearable. So I was thinking of saving the weight and eventually more sealant and getting the A/C deleted. I'm just not familiar with a TC and don't know if it gets hotter than usual in a small rig like that.
(2) Do I need some kind of suspension upgrade? I should mention that the TC I'm getting has a dry weight of around 2800lb. So I was thinking of getting the torklift lower stableload as a start and then go from there. Or is that a waste of time and money?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

For sure, the AC is not as necessary in the BC mountains as many places. We've done without for years. Only used it rarely prior or wished we had it a few times. Although I believe if I was spending big bucks for a brand new high end TC, I'd get AC. Like other "options", oven, microwave, etc, it's handy whether its your personal preference or not and think resale.

Don't worry about leaks if that's part of the consideration, IMO.

On the truck, I'd bring the camper home on stock suspension, get it loaded, set up, etc and then decide what upgrades to the suspension may be necessary.
Also, lower stable loads are the easiest upgrade to "mock up" quickly and for free to see if that's what works for you.
My guess, based on having some 4th Gen Ram 3500 srws in the past and also big TCs (not in combination though) is you'll want a sway bar and some minor load carrying mod, whether it's stable loads or something else.

Have fun!