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Kayteg1
Jul 28, 2018Explorer II
It is very difficult to figure out how heavy truck you need for the camper.
The "paper ratings" stamped on truck pillars are for taxes and not showing what truck can actually carry.
Lot of owners can't get it why it is rear axle rating that is the important number.
Than not too many TC manufacturers will give specs for COG.
Lastly very few truck manufacturers will give you TC rating and if they do- they have no idea what they are talking about.
For my F350 dually "camper package" as the only change would put heavier front anti-sway bar.
My camper takes off weight from front axle, so if I would need change there, it would be for lighter bar. :S
The "paper ratings" stamped on truck pillars are for taxes and not showing what truck can actually carry.
Lot of owners can't get it why it is rear axle rating that is the important number.
Than not too many TC manufacturers will give specs for COG.
Lastly very few truck manufacturers will give you TC rating and if they do- they have no idea what they are talking about.
For my F350 dually "camper package" as the only change would put heavier front anti-sway bar.
My camper takes off weight from front axle, so if I would need change there, it would be for lighter bar. :S
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