How Much Bounce From Your Cabover?

I just returned from a hunting trip and was very pleased with the Lance 1050S while traveling down a very rough forest service road.

My setup - 2013 RAM 3500 DRW with tow package - 1/2 set Stableloads installed on the forward end of the overload springs - Fastguns - front two tighter than rear two. That is all I have done.

Lance 1050S weighed 4,400 lbs. with guns, hunting gear, etc.

I had cabover struts on my 2008 but with the current setup, I see no need for them.

I also don't experience much bounce except on dirt roads but that is expected. IMO I would lower the pressure in your front tires. Say to about 65 or 70. I don't have dually but I also think your tire pressure in the rear is a little high, Someone else might address that issue.

I usually put piece of 2 x 4 inch, at front of truck bed, between TC.

Will put it back over the weekend, to see if makes a difference and watch Torklift Fast Gun Video, to see if I am doing it right.

My answers in RED

Sheriffdoug wrote:
Hello,

How much bounce, movement up & down from your Cabover, 1 inch- 2inch?, as you drive along?

An inch or so I believe.

Does balance, centre of gravity have an effect?

Probably, but we're usually loaded the same way on each trip. Take aobut the same amount of stuff, load it the same way, usually have the fresh water tank full.

Weight in Cabover effect on movement?

Again, probaby but we usually have the same stuff in the cabinets there.

How tight do you secure your Fast Gun Tie Downs?

Adjust the threaded rod so that about half the pin hole is covered just before compressing the spring.

Does a rubber bed mat affect Truck Camper movement?

Bounce? No, I wouldn't think so. It does help keep the camper from sliding around on the slick bed surface though.

Maybe it's because Eagle Cap 1160 cabover is so much bigger that I notice it.

Super Springs keeps chassis very igid, no bounce, and I have Dually rear wheels at 80lbs, as with the front.

Just wondering.

Please offer your suggestions.

Personally, I think the pickup beds used on all the light duty trucks are pretty flexible, and account for the majority of the movement you're seeing.

:):)

I have a large camper and I experience little or no cab over bounce. That is a good thing, as I only have a little over 2" clearance. I do have fast guns and rubber mat. I use a 2x6 at the front of the bed, so my camper sits a little further back than normal.
I have gone across railroad tracks and speed bumps to fast and thought for sure the cab over would hit the top of the cab, but have never had any problems.
I don't cinch down the fast guns very tight and have never noticed any movement.
My rear tires are at 65lbs, as that is what is on the door sticker, I also use airbags at 50lbs.

rooney77 wrote:
I'm having a bounce issue as well. I looked into the cabover struts but I can't find them for sale anywhere it seems. I'm trying to design something that would absorb some movement and sit between the cabover and the cab yet still allow my sunroof to open...the dog loves the air flow.

The Struts are a Lance product for Lance Campers. you won't find them from anyone else

Go to torklift site and it has a
video of how to use the fastguns
property:)

I'm having a bounce issue as well. I looked into the cabover struts but I can't find them for sale anywhere it seems. I'm trying to design something that would absorb some movement and sit between the cabover and the cab yet still allow my sunroof to open...the dog loves the air flow.