Lance(lite) 815--the 1/2 ton capable camper?
So I recall when I first came to the forum, many were happy to point out to me that the Lancelite 815 camper--which when it was made was the smallest Lance camper, is designed to be 1/2 ton capable. ...
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About the only difference between a 2500 and a 3500 SRW is the overload spring package(well if you throw out the exhaust brake and the true tow/haul mode). I owned a 2004 2500 and a 2008 3500. Both carried the same Lance 1030 with NO problem. Both had Torklift StableLoads installed. Both had a Hellwig sway bar. Both had 19.5" wheels and tires. Both carried the Lance 1030 for thousands of uneventful miles.
You should not fret over a few hundred pounds when your truck is configured to carry more than the manufacturer's conservative numbers. But I know some people are anal about such things and without a proper setup and driving skills it could be a dangerous situation. By driving skills, I mean maintaining conservative speeds, allowing for adequate stopping distances, a well balanced front to back and side to side load, a constant awareness of road conditions, and a constant awareness of weather conditions.
You should not fret over a few hundred pounds when your truck is configured to carry more than the manufacturer's conservative numbers. But I know some people are anal about such things and without a proper setup and driving skills it could be a dangerous situation. By driving skills, I mean maintaining conservative speeds, allowing for adequate stopping distances, a well balanced front to back and side to side load, a constant awareness of road conditions, and a constant awareness of weather conditions.
