F350 truck camper certification
Hello campers, I just purchased a 2018 Ford F350 DRW diesel, 4x4, long bed, crew cab, 14k GVWR. The truck did not come with the Camper Package option, but the dealer determined that the hardware (f...
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Kayteg1 wrote:
I was custom ordering 2017 model of F350 dually and the only change for camper option was heavier front sway bar.
Since my camper takes load off front axle, I specifically was against the option.
Bottom line, scales show my 6500lb camper putting about 6700lb on rear axle .
Truck handles that just fine without modifications, although one time- having over 200lb of waste water in rear tanks made for heavier propulsioning.
Congratulations on new truck. Those things are real beast, although 95 mph governor is disappointment.
Consider adding sulastic hangers for better empty comfort.
That's interesting - I wonder if the differences change year-to-year. For 2018, the only difference (for an F350 DRW) is the front spring. Going from 5600 to 6000 lbs matches the camper config. Talk about beasts - which TC weighs 6500 lbs?
