Suspension help for our slide in truck camper
We have a 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 1/2 ton truck and we just purchased a Real-Lite slide in truck camper. The camper weighs 1498 lbs and my truck is rated for 3750 lbs (GAWR RR). We are unsure what typ...
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So camper is 1500 lbs dry, you'll be over 2000lbs total.
Start by having some good LT tires on the truck. D or E rated 3k+ lbs per tire.
Good shocks on the truck as well.
Airbags are the premium solution since you can adjust the support infinitely to your load/ preference.
Add a leaf or bolt on overloads are sufficient and the cheapest route.
Timbrens are IMO the best compromise between ease of install and cost and they will hold that load up sufficiently as well.
Start by having some good LT tires on the truck. D or E rated 3k+ lbs per tire.
Good shocks on the truck as well.
Airbags are the premium solution since you can adjust the support infinitely to your load/ preference.
Add a leaf or bolt on overloads are sufficient and the cheapest route.
Timbrens are IMO the best compromise between ease of install and cost and they will hold that load up sufficiently as well.
