AllenTC2 wrote:
Oh, that is good info Boaty! So with the bigger camper, the F350 had issues? Or just when towing the trailer in addition to the camper?
Well, you're looking at the heaviest possible campers on the market. 17" tires, regardless of the truck make/brand, can do it, but won't like it. Likewise, a standard Dana80 or equivalent rear end will be at it's utmost maximum capacity, lowering it's lifespan. Plus, there's all the suspension mods you'll have to do.
Can you do it with an F350/3500 class truck if you don't have a trailer? IMHO, sure. But keep in mind, Class C RV's that use F350 chassis's only on the smallest of Class C's. F450/550s are the norm. You'll have a 7,000lb plus load with one of those triple slides, all total, right up there in weight with a mid-size Class C.
Having recently gone from an F350 to an F450, the stability is incredibly different, and peace of mind knowing I'm not working everything to it's ragged edge is well worth the money for an F450.
