Looking for somebody with this combo, I need some weight data. We're considering this TC. Our truck is a 2015 F350 PSD CCSB, 11,500 GVWR, 3400 payload, 6000 Front GAW, 7000 Rear GAW. Went to the Cat scale and we're at 3340 Drive Axle, 5040 Steer Axle. This seems a close call and some are suggesting a Sumo Spring and other mods including 19.5 wheels and tires (big $$$!). Hoping to do it with the Michelins but they're only rated for 3750 each, 7500 total.Is anyone doing this without a dually or pricey mods? We like this unit but don't wanna be on the edge weight wise. Are there any E tires with 4000lbs or more load rating?Thanks for your help.Rick

You should be fine we have a Lance 1071 with and empty weight of 3200lbs, and SRW with 3750 capacity Nittos

Rick,I'm not sure about load range E rated over 4k, but I can offer feedback based on our own experience.We essentially have the same truck as you and running 18-in wheels with load range e tires and carry an 855S. Next month will be our 2-year mark with the set-up and we couldn't be happier with how the truck handles (and we're running stock).

How much does your truck weigh empty? I think you can probably put the 855S on and be close to your payload rating of ~4k pounds if your truck weighs about the same as mine.Nevermind, I just read more carefully. Your truck weighs over 8300 pounds empty? So much for newer trucks having higher payload ratings. I'd pass on the slide camper.....although I have seen them on 3/4 tons at the campground.

We have a Lance 1010 and 2009 F350 SRW 11.5k GRVW. I have the same Michelins. My total weight is 12.4k roughly evenly balanced between the 2 axles. We drove the camper from CA to Yellowstone no issues. Later in the summer headed up to Yosemite and had a blowout - thank goodness for Ford's tire pressure alert on the dash. the tires barely had 2,000 miles on them. I'm pretty cautious about making sure I have 80lbs in the tires.....I may have been closer to 70. This said, I really was surprise pd this happened. Really don't want the added expense of Alcoa rims and new tires. I purchased a real good tire inflator in the hopes that I can keep the tire pressure where it needs to be. I posted a topic a few months ago and the feedback indicated the tires should be sufficient. I'm driving the truck a bit easier.....especially on whoops. NEt-net, we are pushing the payload envelope, so we must be a bit more careful. Maybe in a few years upgrade to 19.5" rims at a cost of ~$2,500 I think that 3750 is the best for E rated. You can read this post for more feedback on the topic. Older/recent thread on Topic

check out weights in the links...also check with Billtex . He researched this 855s vs EC and found some interesting info that you might be interested in.When you load any tc into a truck, the rear axle carries most of the weight . I think the tires will be the limiting factor but a SRW 350 might be able to feel comfy carrying it . http://forums.goodsamclub.com/Index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26553703/page/3.cfmLance 855S: dry weight, 2,620 pounds + 30 gallons fresh, 250.2 pounds + 6 gallon full hot water heater, 50 pounds + 2x 20-pound full propane tanks, 40 pounds + 2 batteries, 130 pounds + stuff, 500 pounds = 3,590.2 pounds"***dry weights do not incl. ANY mfg. options, ac,awnings etc .(bobndot , my lance options w/o a/c are almost 500# , my non slide lance 845 is more than 3500# . 3600-3900# expect the 855s to be over 4000# ) http://forums.goodsamclub.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/27877936/gotomsg/27878110.cfm

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billyray50
Explorer
Jan 24, 2015
You will be fine with your setup. I haul this big TC with my truck set up no problem. 11,800 lbs. loaded. I added 19.5 wheels and tires for added safety. 1998 Lance 990 legend 11' 3" dry bath. dry weight 3400 lbs.
Jfresh
Explorer
Jan 24, 2015
The highest rated "normal tire" is going to be 4080 lbs. Just remember depending ton your options your lance will weight in significantly more than the advertised weight.
wintersun
Explorer II
Jan 23, 2015
SumoSprings are only warrantied for 24 months, better to go with SuperSprings to get more support at the rear axle.

With 7500 lbs. of support at the rear tires and a truck that weighs 3340 at the rear you have a load capacity of 4160 lbs. and the Lance 855S has a dry weight of 2620 lbs. which leaves room for up to 1540 lbs. of water, food, and gear in the camper.

I don't see that you will have a problem or will need to go to 19.5 rims and tires unless you plan to tow a trailer that will have a 500 lb. tongue weight on the rear tires in addition to the camper's weight.

My Lance 845 has a dry weight that is a little over 2700 lbs. and when fully loaded for a trip the most it has weighed is 3400 lbs. and that included a half full fresh water tank.

I use a double leaf set of SuperSprings and tires rated for 3750@80 PSI and works exceptionally well.

I added a Big Wig anti-sway bar and it improved the ride when the camper is off the truck, no difference in ride or handling with the camper on the truck, though I have a GM truck which has a considerably stiffer frame than the Ford F-250/350/450 pickups.
JumboJet
Explorer
Jan 23, 2015
Lance 1052: dry weight, 3,987 pounds + 45 gallons fresh, 375.3 pounds + 6 gallon full hot water heater, 50 pounds + 2x 20-pound full propane tanks, 40 pounds + 2 batteries, 130 pounds + stuff, 500 pounds = 5,082.3 pounds
PSUJIM85
Explorer
Jan 23, 2015
I made this same choice last fall.

I purchased the loaded 855s total weight was 3200 pounds wet with AC and Solar panels.

The only Truck in Diesel that would carry that load within the GVWR and leave room for me and my wife with gear was a Chevy 3500 HD crew cab short bed. GVWR 11,500 pounds total payload was 4,264 pounds with a rear axel max of 7,500 pounds. It only is available with a 3.73 rear end. I put a set of Air Lift - Load Lifter 5000 ultimate's on just for stability and to control lean. I have driven in on the highway and into camp grounds and it is like driving the truck with nothing on the back. The set up is sweet and my truck is NOT OVER LOADED, like about 99% of the set ups I read on here.

PS: Tires were stock Load Range E rated to over 4,000 pounds each.

Look at the post on a 1052 on a SWD 3500. That rig weighed over 6,000 pounds wet - how can any truck haul that and be under the GVWR? It would tax a Dually. I would rather be safe then dead with a big camper.
Roamer28
Explorer
Jan 23, 2015
Is fun to see all this info, I have a 2015 F250 4x2 super cab bags and upper lower Tork lift loads runs like dream 855 not so take 275 on you are in a good spot I would not worry .
JIMNLIN
Explorer III
Jan 23, 2015
slick wrote:
Our truck is a 2015 F350 PSD CCSB, 11,500 GVWR, 3400 payload, 6000 Front GAW, 7000 Rear GAW. Went to the Cat scale and we're at 3340 Drive Axle, 5040 Steer Axle.

Good for you.
Its nice when someone asks about weights and have their trucks front and rear axle weights. Make doin' the math simple.
As others say your truck has a 7000 RAWR and your empty rear axle weight is 3340 lbs = 3660 lb payload.
Your trucks 7000 RAWR includes rear spring pack/wheels and tires.
Ford specs says the 20" wheels have a 3590 lb rating and 20" tires at 3750 lbs.
Fords 18" tires and wheels at 3640 lbs each.
Ford rear spring pack specs shows a 7000 lb rating.

If your wanting 4000 lbs per tire the wheels and the rear spring pack will need to be equally rated also.
Buzzcut1
Nomad II
Jan 23, 2015
woodhog wrote:
Lots of focus on the tires but you should also check out what the rims Ford supplies are rated at. Having a tire capable of the weight will not help much if he rims can not handle it.

Shhhhhh!!! Dont mention this on here, no one talks about it about their wheel capacity, just load on the rubber and go !!

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woodhog
Explorer
Jan 22, 2015
Lots of focus on the tires but you should also check out what the rims Ford supplies are rated at. Having a tire capable of the weight will not help much if he rims can not handle it.

Shhhhhh!!! Dont mention this on here, no one talks about it about their wheel capacity, just load on the rubber and go !!
brholt
Explorer II
Jan 22, 2015
Lots of focus on the tires but you should also check out what the rims Ford supplies are rated at. Having a tire capable of the weight will not help much if he rims can not handle it.