Lance 855s on a Sierra 2500
Hey! I have a 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 crew cab 4x4 short bed, 4 inch lift with 17 inch wheels. I'm looking into a suitable camper for my truck. Lance advertises the 2500's as a suitable truck for the ...
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SugarHillCTD wrote:
Just recently traded in our 855s for an Eagle Cap 850. We had it on our 2012 Chevy 2500HD
If you have the usual 3200# rated E tires, you will be very close to their limit or likely over it- NOT good.
We had 4000# rated tires mounted on OEM steel wheels plus Timbrens and a BigWig anti-swaybar.
The 855s is HEAVY. Count on over 4000# loaded.
I don't have a HD..... My thoughts are to remove the lift, and get higher weight rated wheels/tires....... I'm installing air lift airbags/compressor and will install all the tie downs when I get the camper....
With those modifications to the truck do you think the 855s will be to much for it to handle.
I like the 855s because of the slide for a little extra space (family of 4).
Thanks again!
