Rocking Question For Guys With Mods for Stability
Rocking Question For Guys With Mods
Trying to get my 2017 Ram 3500, SWB, SRW Cummins, Rancho Adjustable, Fastguns, with 3700 lbs Eagle Cap 850 dialed in.
I’m running 20” Michelin load range E, aired to 80 lbs. 2017’s do not have overload packs.
I think I was misled as I added Stable Loads but springs were already engaged. Truck not really sagging and Stable Loads maybe raised it ½ inch. I’m right on rear axle limit, and right at GVW limit.
It has been some time since I had a Truck Camper and last one was decent size Lance on 1990 ¾ ton Ford. I had air bags and it handled fine. This Eagle Cap is heavier but so is the truck. Power is just excellent.
My concern is rocking side to side. If I jerk the wheel and correct, there is significant lean and roll. If I stand outside and push up on the camper, using around 120 lbs upward (bench) press, I can get some serious rocking going. It takes about 4 rocks to subside. My old Ford did this but corrected quicker if I recall. So my questions….
• Guys with what you consider good handling with the aftermarket “list” of known goodies, do you get this rock pushing up (entire Truck Rocks, not just bed.)
• Anyone with 2017 3500 Ram with same spring set up….. it would be great to hear what worked.
• I’m leaning towards a BIG WIG Sway Bar but that thing is going to have to be stout to curtail this. Common sense is leading me towards airbags but I don’t like the inboard spring mounting.
I just got back from a 500 mile run. I faced some high wind gusts (30 mph) and I ran by 18 wheeler's without any issues. That body roll is just concerning. I put one million miles on 18 wheeler's back in the day and driving this truck camper took me back to those days of full concentration. Like an 18 wheeler, there is no room for error if you misjudge.
Appreciate your insights and no, I don’t want to hear about the obvious Dually application! I run in snow and in the desert and Dually’s just don’t cut it for me. Also I really don’t think a lighter camper would make any difference. My 03 3500 RAM has overload springs and I’m thinking that is what is lacking (Thanks FIAT!).
Trying to get my 2017 Ram 3500, SWB, SRW Cummins, Rancho Adjustable, Fastguns, with 3700 lbs Eagle Cap 850 dialed in.
I’m running 20” Michelin load range E, aired to 80 lbs. 2017’s do not have overload packs.
I think I was misled as I added Stable Loads but springs were already engaged. Truck not really sagging and Stable Loads maybe raised it ½ inch. I’m right on rear axle limit, and right at GVW limit.
It has been some time since I had a Truck Camper and last one was decent size Lance on 1990 ¾ ton Ford. I had air bags and it handled fine. This Eagle Cap is heavier but so is the truck. Power is just excellent.
My concern is rocking side to side. If I jerk the wheel and correct, there is significant lean and roll. If I stand outside and push up on the camper, using around 120 lbs upward (bench) press, I can get some serious rocking going. It takes about 4 rocks to subside. My old Ford did this but corrected quicker if I recall. So my questions….
• Guys with what you consider good handling with the aftermarket “list” of known goodies, do you get this rock pushing up (entire Truck Rocks, not just bed.)
• Anyone with 2017 3500 Ram with same spring set up….. it would be great to hear what worked.
• I’m leaning towards a BIG WIG Sway Bar but that thing is going to have to be stout to curtail this. Common sense is leading me towards airbags but I don’t like the inboard spring mounting.
I just got back from a 500 mile run. I faced some high wind gusts (30 mph) and I ran by 18 wheeler's without any issues. That body roll is just concerning. I put one million miles on 18 wheeler's back in the day and driving this truck camper took me back to those days of full concentration. Like an 18 wheeler, there is no room for error if you misjudge.
Appreciate your insights and no, I don’t want to hear about the obvious Dually application! I run in snow and in the desert and Dually’s just don’t cut it for me. Also I really don’t think a lighter camper would make any difference. My 03 3500 RAM has overload springs and I’m thinking that is what is lacking (Thanks FIAT!).
