Lance 650 on F150
So I just purchased a 2018 F150 Crew Cab 6.5 foot bed without heavy duty payload package. Payload rating of 1739. I know I will be well over the payload rating with a Lance 650 (over 2000 pounds wet)....
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I've rented the Cruise America TC twice, have 4 weeks experience it! On my way to full-time (for sure) in probably Cirrus 920 next year with dually.
I took photo's of the door stickers on the F-150:
GVWR: 6900
rear gawr 3800
front gawr 3225
occupant and cargo max load: 2273
this is a fleet purchase, I believe they put airbags on to handle being over cargo capacity. Tires are rate 2337 each. Is there a sway bar?
Being used to a Honda S2000 (the car, not a generator!) ... there was a bit of porpoising (1st year I rented, didn't notice 2nd year) and some sway.
I drove through the Sierra's last Sept and got 15.6MPG per trip computer. I did drive with very light foot trying to max the gas mileage. Way more power than could be used from the V8 on the curvy and narrow road!
Seems like the F150 can be set up to handle the Lance 650 and get a perfectly acceptable ride/handling. Just not legal per door sticker.
The Cruise America Lance 650 takes out some cabinetry/netting above dinnette, adds single pane glass windows, a 6 gallon hot water heater (HATE these!). Not Sure how much "stuff" you can really put in the Lance 650! where?
Dave
I took photo's of the door stickers on the F-150:
GVWR: 6900
rear gawr 3800
front gawr 3225
occupant and cargo max load: 2273
this is a fleet purchase, I believe they put airbags on to handle being over cargo capacity. Tires are rate 2337 each. Is there a sway bar?
Being used to a Honda S2000 (the car, not a generator!) ... there was a bit of porpoising (1st year I rented, didn't notice 2nd year) and some sway.
I drove through the Sierra's last Sept and got 15.6MPG per trip computer. I did drive with very light foot trying to max the gas mileage. Way more power than could be used from the V8 on the curvy and narrow road!
Seems like the F150 can be set up to handle the Lance 650 and get a perfectly acceptable ride/handling. Just not legal per door sticker.
The Cruise America Lance 650 takes out some cabinetry/netting above dinnette, adds single pane glass windows, a 6 gallon hot water heater (HATE these!). Not Sure how much "stuff" you can really put in the Lance 650! where?
Dave
