eagle cap versus host
I'm planning on buying a TC preferably late model (2 - 3 years old. I'm going to be full timing, so I am looking for one with several slide outs, lots of storage separate sitting area and dining ar...
Forum Discussion
Even though Dana spec's their D80 at 11K lbs, it's easy to get to that weight with one of these big campers that has a lot of storage and big tanks. I don't think the AAM axle is rated for much more, so changing brand of truck will not help you - You need to change the class of truck you are looking to use.
I'm convinced the F450 pickup has a neutered suspension to increase ride quality. This is why I suggested going to a real Class 4 or higher truck instead of this 'tweener that should be called a Class 3.5 pickup (I give it an extra half over any of the Class 3 DRW's). Perhaps Boatycall will be able to slip a chassis cab suspension under his to get better weight handling, but I know he also is looking at other options that are less payload intensive than his current setup. My Class 5 truck when empty is over 10,000 lbs which gives me close to 9000 lbs of payload - The Class 4 trucks are not much lighter (leaves you with 6000 lbs payload), so don't expect to haul one of these big campers with one while towing a heavy tongue weight trailer.
I'm convinced the F450 pickup has a neutered suspension to increase ride quality. This is why I suggested going to a real Class 4 or higher truck instead of this 'tweener that should be called a Class 3.5 pickup (I give it an extra half over any of the Class 3 DRW's). Perhaps Boatycall will be able to slip a chassis cab suspension under his to get better weight handling, but I know he also is looking at other options that are less payload intensive than his current setup. My Class 5 truck when empty is over 10,000 lbs which gives me close to 9000 lbs of payload - The Class 4 trucks are not much lighter (leaves you with 6000 lbs payload), so don't expect to haul one of these big campers with one while towing a heavy tongue weight trailer.
