Seeking advice on camper for my new truck
A few weeks ago picked up a new 2016 Ram Power Wagon and want sell my teardrop and get a TC. My current budget is around 14k. The payload is listed at 1384 lbs but the listed axle and tire ratings add...
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jefe 4x4 wrote:
Stopbit,
let us know how your lashup works out. There is usually some "fiddling" with the suspension when you add a truck camper, no matter hard side or soft. The trick is to load you sxxx and find out what needs to be addressed. The other 'myth' is that soft side campers weigh less than hard sides. SOME soft sides weight less than hard sides. Soft sides are somewhat better off-road as they have better clearance for trees up top, and a somewhat lower center of gravity. But, most soft sides are wider and longer than my hardside Lance 165-s, so, pick your poison.
regards, jefe
Spec wise the ss-550 appears close to yours. Same width of 86" and about 1 foot shorter with about the same weight. As your pointed out, I went with softside for lower COG mainly. I fully expect some "fiddling" with my not so common choice of truck.
