Host Mammoth 11.5 Camper and 2015 F450?
Hello Truck Campers... Looking for advise and comments on a proposed rig of a new Host Mammoth Camper and a new 2015 F450 truck.(or other truck recommendations ?) I'm trying to read all I can find as...
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My 2010 F450 handles my 1121 just fine with no suspension upgrades. It's very similar in size and weight to the Host. Mine typically weighs around 5500-5600 lbs, and is also 11.5 ft. long. It's a pleasure to drive up and down steep grades, twisty roads, and the handful of forest roads I've had it on. The only thing that's not a pleasure is stopping for fuel.
My understanding of the 2015 F450's is that they are quite similar to the '08-2010 models, with 19.5" wheels, a wide-track front axle, and beefy rear axle. I wouldn't expect any safety, stability, or COG problems with a 2015 F450 hauling that camper. I WOULD expect better fuel mileage from the 2015 F450 than mine, and from what I've read of the 6R140 Torqshift transmission, it's an even better unit then the 5R110 in my truck.
The 2015 F450 GVWR is 14K, the '08-2010 F450's GVWR was 14.5K. Possibly the 2015 curb weight is less? Mine weighs about 9200 lbs, not sure about the 2015. I haven't weighed my truck with the camper on it, but I think it probably comes in around 14.5-14.7K.
I wouldn't plan to make any upgrades to the truck suspension until you've tried it with the camper on it first.
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My understanding of the 2015 F450's is that they are quite similar to the '08-2010 models, with 19.5" wheels, a wide-track front axle, and beefy rear axle. I wouldn't expect any safety, stability, or COG problems with a 2015 F450 hauling that camper. I WOULD expect better fuel mileage from the 2015 F450 than mine, and from what I've read of the 6R140 Torqshift transmission, it's an even better unit then the 5R110 in my truck.
The 2015 F450 GVWR is 14K, the '08-2010 F450's GVWR was 14.5K. Possibly the 2015 curb weight is less? Mine weighs about 9200 lbs, not sure about the 2015. I haven't weighed my truck with the camper on it, but I think it probably comes in around 14.5-14.7K.
I wouldn't plan to make any upgrades to the truck suspension until you've tried it with the camper on it first.
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