Question: too much camper - too little truck
Hi folks: Totally new to campers and truck campers. I replaced my 2007 Tundra with a F350 SRW Shortbed 7.3gas. The camper I bought is an Eagle Cap 811 made by Adventurer. I live in Maine and bou...
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First how old are you shocks? Are they the factory originals? Factory shocks are basically **** when new and worse than that in a few years. If you don't have fairly new heavy duty shocks like Bilstein, KYB MonoMax, or Ranch then put some on quick.
What tires are you running? Factory size load range E I hope. The larger the tires the higher the center of gravity and the more sidewall there is to flex. Also, how much air pressure are you running. You likely need to be at max pressure for those tires with that load which should be 80 psi. If you weight the truck, get axle weights, and then consult a tire load inflation chart it may say that 80 psi is too much but I doubt it.
If the truck is lifted or has oversize tires that is likely contributing to your problem.
How do you drive? It's a big heavy truck, not a car. Travel the speed limit or slightly below. Take the yellow speed signs at corners seriously. Take turns and corners slowly. If your trying to drive it like an empty Tundra that's part of your problem as well.
What tires are you running? Factory size load range E I hope. The larger the tires the higher the center of gravity and the more sidewall there is to flex. Also, how much air pressure are you running. You likely need to be at max pressure for those tires with that load which should be 80 psi. If you weight the truck, get axle weights, and then consult a tire load inflation chart it may say that 80 psi is too much but I doubt it.
If the truck is lifted or has oversize tires that is likely contributing to your problem.
How do you drive? It's a big heavy truck, not a car. Travel the speed limit or slightly below. Take the yellow speed signs at corners seriously. Take turns and corners slowly. If your trying to drive it like an empty Tundra that's part of your problem as well.
