F250 and lance 1050s

bka0721 wrote:

TTBeachBum wrote:

billyray50 wrote:
Lonetow, My GVWR is 9000 on sticker but I installed an add a leaf to each rear pack. Think it added at least another 600 pounds of support. I am going to upgrade to 19.5 vision wheels and tires to increase my wheel rating even though trucks forged Aluminum 17 x 8.0 rims have been great. Just had these inspected yesterday and being 8 years old they found no cracks or damage. Nitto Durra 285/75r/ 17s with 3970 lbs. load index have performed very well but cannot document forged aluminum wheel load capacity. Do not know if there Alcoa wheels. So going to 19.5s for added insurance due to size and weight of my Lance 990 legend 11' 3" dry bath model.

Since it is a new truck with a boat load of warranties, I have to check out changing the tires voids the warranty, or I will have to go lighter (maybe a travel lite).

It has been 18 months....I just want to go CAMPING!!!!

Again, it is really great you are approaching this with an open mind and not cherry picking information to fit what you would like to hear, to fit your needs.

As for warranties, you have stated in another thread you have connections with your local Ford Dealership and that is good. But here is where you might find something different. That is when you are out on the road and might need some warranty work, what might be allowed (creative wording on the service order) at your local dealer, might not be allowed out of area, meaning a distant dealership. Make sure you verify warranty inclusions with someone that does not have their "hat" in the ring, like a regional office, for Ford.

Also, as you have done with your well sorted upgrades, a previous poster in just adding a "leaf" does not support the extra weight, alone. Additional upgrades to steering components, transmission, drive shaft, drive shafts, differential, suspension and braking/pad upgrades should be considered, too.

b

Exactly, this is why we don't want to have to make it fit; we want the camper to fit within the limitations/maximum that the truck can handle. That was the argument with the dealer, the added weight puts wear and tear on all that you mentioned. If that means giving up the room with an 1191 to downsize to a 950S (still researching) that is what we will do. I would love to cherry-pick what I want to hear but have learned reality will smack me hard across the face or wallet. I have to research the heck out of everything to make sure we are making a sound decision. We jumped a bit too soon earlier (because I am anxious) but we are doing our homework. No guarantee but the best lesson is learning from someone else’s mistakes/experiences.

We won't be spending weeks in the unit, just overnights at the beach (hopefully soon).

Thanks for all the comments.