center of gravity question
I just mounted my AF1150 on my new 4500 today and learned that the bed is a foot longer than my 3500. My camper cannot reach the rear wall where the bump stops would touch. It's about 6 inches away, s...
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It's an unusual truck.
It's a 2008 Sterling, essentially a 4500 Ram, with a different tranny and nameplate. This has the 6 speed Aisin transmission (to give you an idea of how durable this is, it comes with a 180,000 mile, zero deductible warranty). It's 4 wheel drive, and the transmission even has a PTO if you want to drive an implement.
What makes it unusual is that the previous owner had it built with a custom Warner Truck body.
Normally they come with just 2 rails, and you upfit it to whatever you want: a wrecker, dump truck, ambulance, etc.
This is is cool because it looks like a 4500 on steroids. (I'll try to post some pics soon)
BUT... the bed is a 9 foot, which, frankly I didn't notice till I got it home.
Also unique is that the bed is above the rails which means there are no wheel wells. The box is a perfect rectangle, 5x9 feet, makes loading easier.
AND, the bed is a solid 7 gauge steel deck and wall system, not sheet metal. I couldn't believe it. VERY strong.
Anyway, I figure some 6inch block spacers will be fine, and I'll have an extra storage area between the cab and the TC.
Again, any input is appreciated and I will try to post some pics when I get back tonight.
I actually weighed the truck on a cat scale and it's about 9000 lbs, with 52 gallons of diesel.
The GCWR is 16,400 !!!
Even with the fully loaded AF1150 coming in at about 5k, I've still got a TON of capacity.
here's a review of the truck, which really explains a lot.
http://www.allpar.com/trucks/chassis-cab.html
I have to say, they were right, it actually drives SOFTER than my 3500, turns sharper, and is truly a pleasure to drive, even empty.
It's a 2008 Sterling, essentially a 4500 Ram, with a different tranny and nameplate. This has the 6 speed Aisin transmission (to give you an idea of how durable this is, it comes with a 180,000 mile, zero deductible warranty). It's 4 wheel drive, and the transmission even has a PTO if you want to drive an implement.
What makes it unusual is that the previous owner had it built with a custom Warner Truck body.
Normally they come with just 2 rails, and you upfit it to whatever you want: a wrecker, dump truck, ambulance, etc.
This is is cool because it looks like a 4500 on steroids. (I'll try to post some pics soon)
BUT... the bed is a 9 foot, which, frankly I didn't notice till I got it home.
Also unique is that the bed is above the rails which means there are no wheel wells. The box is a perfect rectangle, 5x9 feet, makes loading easier.
AND, the bed is a solid 7 gauge steel deck and wall system, not sheet metal. I couldn't believe it. VERY strong.
Anyway, I figure some 6inch block spacers will be fine, and I'll have an extra storage area between the cab and the TC.
Again, any input is appreciated and I will try to post some pics when I get back tonight.
I actually weighed the truck on a cat scale and it's about 9000 lbs, with 52 gallons of diesel.
The GCWR is 16,400 !!!
Even with the fully loaded AF1150 coming in at about 5k, I've still got a TON of capacity.
here's a review of the truck, which really explains a lot.
http://www.allpar.com/trucks/chassis-cab.html
I have to say, they were right, it actually drives SOFTER than my 3500, turns sharper, and is truly a pleasure to drive, even empty.
