Gas VS Diesel FORD For Truck Camper
Hey all, new to the forum and new to truck campers. I do not have a camper or a truck yet but have been doing a lot of research and trying to come up with a solution for my specific needs. The b...
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No doubt the 6.2 ....4.30 option will handle a 4k lb TC and pull a bazz boat.
However the thing about that 4500 lb payload sticker is its a gvwr based payload which has to be spread over the trucks front and rear axles.
The problem is a TC and a trailers tongue weight will be carried on the trucks rear axle.
Gas or diesel F350 srw rear axle can weigh in the 3200-3400 lb range. Now add that 4500 lb payload = 7700-7900 lbs. The f350srw may have a 6340 or 6780 or 7230 rawr depending on 17" or higher capacity 18"-20" tires. Now the trucks rear tires/wheels or rear spring pack is overloaded.
Lots of F350 srw truck camper owners go with higher rated wheels/tires and air bags or some type of rear suspension help.
Depending on cab selections and wheelbase and the trailer the trucks front axle may or may not carry any payload weight.
Stay tuned as other TC owners with one ton SRW trucks may have the same combo and offer their suggestions or help with suspension mods. Many are very informed on how to safely mod a truck for that purpose.
However the thing about that 4500 lb payload sticker is its a gvwr based payload which has to be spread over the trucks front and rear axles.
The problem is a TC and a trailers tongue weight will be carried on the trucks rear axle.
Gas or diesel F350 srw rear axle can weigh in the 3200-3400 lb range. Now add that 4500 lb payload = 7700-7900 lbs. The f350srw may have a 6340 or 6780 or 7230 rawr depending on 17" or higher capacity 18"-20" tires. Now the trucks rear tires/wheels or rear spring pack is overloaded.
Lots of F350 srw truck camper owners go with higher rated wheels/tires and air bags or some type of rear suspension help.
Depending on cab selections and wheelbase and the trailer the trucks front axle may or may not carry any payload weight.
Stay tuned as other TC owners with one ton SRW trucks may have the same combo and offer their suggestions or help with suspension mods. Many are very informed on how to safely mod a truck for that purpose.
