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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I didn't make this thread because I'm worried about 500 pounds. I made this thread because there are people who might think that a 1/2 ton truck, with C rated tires and a semi floating rear axle can carry this kind of camper. Those who think so are denying reality.
A heavy duty pickup with a full floating rear axle and tires and suspension that can safely support the load is far safer with a mild overload than a 1/2 ton truck. And given what the weight ticket in this thread shows, it's hard to believe that any 1/2 ton truck--even a regular cab 2wd with no options--would be able to safely handle this camper.
I do agree that if my truck was a 2 door truck with fewer options that it'd have more available payload capacity. Where I disagree is it is unlikely that those simple differences would make enough of a difference for this kind of camper to be on a lighter duty truck. Sure my truck would be 500 lbs lighter with 2wd and a gas engine.
A heavy duty pickup with a full floating rear axle and tires and suspension that can safely support the load is far safer with a mild overload than a 1/2 ton truck. And given what the weight ticket in this thread shows, it's hard to believe that any 1/2 ton truck--even a regular cab 2wd with no options--would be able to safely handle this camper.
I do agree that if my truck was a 2 door truck with fewer options that it'd have more available payload capacity. Where I disagree is it is unlikely that those simple differences would make enough of a difference for this kind of camper to be on a lighter duty truck. Sure my truck would be 500 lbs lighter with 2wd and a gas engine.
