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GordonThree
Explorer
Dec 28, 2015

Fully loaded 1/2T Ram?

Spotted this half ton Ram carrying a sizable truck camper in Zion



Didn't manage to see it without the supports deployed, or meet the occupants. I wanted to ask if any mods were made on the rear end to bolster load support. I know the coil spring suspension on my Ram squats quite a bit with only 500-600 lbs on it.
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  • SouthpawHD's avatar
    SouthpawHD
    Explorer
    Dec 28, 2015
    It's a Ram, pretty sure they can carry and do whatever according to several posters around here ;)
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Dec 28, 2015
    Cummins12V98 wrote:
    Probably has the air ride suspension. BIG problem is what are the tires rated for???????


    Tires and the 5 lug wheels, I had a friend that hauled a much smaller camper in a F150 back in the 80's. He at least had big tires, and the camper was pretty lite.
    Salesman stated no problem!!!
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Dec 28, 2015
    Probably has the air ride suspension. BIG problem is what are the tires rated for???????
  • scrubjaysnest's avatar
    scrubjaysnest
    Explorer
    Dec 28, 2015
    Don't know from the pic but sure wouldn't want that on my 2008 which is only rated for 6100# gvwr. Ours looks identical except for color. 500# tongue weight drops ours 2 inches in the back.

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