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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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.
x3 (the last paragraph). Many thousands of miles on my rig without any issues. This debate has and will go on forever on this forum. It's kinda like vaccinating kids for MMR and fluoride in the water. And those chem trails in the sky! :W
