Ford F250 2003 Truck Camper Choice
I have a Ford F250 that is paid off and would like to use with a truck camper. I have been using it with a TT. It's specifications are 4x2 Crew Cab Wheelbase 156.2" GVWR 8,800 Maximum Cargo 2,08...
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I just bought a very nice adventurer 80RB that was weighed prior to shipment on the factory scales at a smidge under 1900 lbs. Took my first trip in it with my standard Dodge 2500 Big Horn Diesel. I found nothing really needed to be done to my suspension, wheels, etc. I did put on new E load tires. However, my truck dealer had a 450 dollars installed deal on firestone air bags, so I had them installed to take a little load off the springs and to help keep things level. Haven't test driven yet.
I think a lot of the safety issues that indicate doing some modifications to the trucks we TC people use are more for those times when high and gusty winds are encountered and particularly when you blow a tire at speed. I minimize those issues by imposing a mandatory 60 mph cruise speed on myself, treat any curves on the road with deep respect, watch my downhill speeds etc.
It is also about maintenance maintenance, maintenance on truck and camper. My diesel gets 14 mph average on a round trip with some wind and lots of up and down climbs as measure at the pump and odometer. I wish it was getting the 20 mpg the computer shows!!
I think a lot of the safety issues that indicate doing some modifications to the trucks we TC people use are more for those times when high and gusty winds are encountered and particularly when you blow a tire at speed. I minimize those issues by imposing a mandatory 60 mph cruise speed on myself, treat any curves on the road with deep respect, watch my downhill speeds etc.
It is also about maintenance maintenance, maintenance on truck and camper. My diesel gets 14 mph average on a round trip with some wind and lots of up and down climbs as measure at the pump and odometer. I wish it was getting the 20 mpg the computer shows!!
