Lance(lite) 815--the 1/2 ton capable camper?

JumboJet wrote:
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.

X2 Your truck will safely haul a lot bigger camper believe me. I traveled thousands of uneventful safe miles too with 17" forged aluminum stock wheels and Nittos, Helwig swaybar, and air bags. If that's what your comfortable with more power to you. I owned a lance 815 and though it was a nice TC it was way to small for me and the small tank capacity with gray draining into black was not working for me. small wet bath was difficult to shower and I am only 5'9" and 180 lbs. I give you lot of credit camping with two dogs in there. I safely haul a 4000 lb. wet 11' 6" dry bath Lance 990 now but did upgrade to 19.5 wheels and tires for added insurance. Traveled with that weight with 17" wheels and high load index tires over 4000 miles with no problems too. Your truck and my 2006 2500 are beasts in my opinion. Happy travels. 2004 Lance 815
My 2012 Adventurer 86 fb I should not have sold because I listened too much of the weight police here..
1998 Lance 990 Legend 11' 6" model