what should be done to the suspension of your truck

Monica and Rick,
I also just purchased a 2006 AF1150 back in June after after almost eight years of "dealing" with a 38' triple axle 5er toy hauler. I used to have a Fleetwood Caribou 11J and for a while the 5er was better when our kids were younger but I couldn't wait to get back to a TC. Congrats on getting one of the best out there!
So my rig is in the signature. I put my airbags back on for the TC and run them about 25psi. Also on the 2nd Gen Rams the top overload spring stops are mounted so high on the frame that they wouldn't even make contact with the airbags installed so I cut some 2" square tubing, drilled a hole through the leaf and bolted them on. This provides just the right amount of pressure on the overloads, and the camper rides great even with the stock sway bar and cost way less than StableLoads. My next upgrade will be the Bilstein 4600's (not 5100's) since my shocks are still stockers with almost 100k on the clock. I'll post some pics when I get a chance.
What kind of tie downs are you using? IMO for all but the lighter TC's out there, Torklift frame mounted tie downs should be used. Also speaking from experience, just try one mod at a time so you can see what it does/does not do for you.

I've owned three different size truck campers and have used 5 different trucks up to one ton DRW under them and they all had a bit of body roll. You shouldn't expect a stock ride. Some folks pay no attention to a bit of rocking and rolling and others can't tolerate it.
I would also deflate the air bags if you haven't already and see if there is a difference.

The camper to cab shocks dampen camper up and down movement. Years age we bolted truck campers through the floor and into beds frame work or turn buckles in the beds stake pockets which made Camper Damper shocks necessary. A TC mounted this way has lots of up and down shake at speed or especially strong head winds/semi truck wind blast/etc.

monicarick01 wrote:
Well I put the camper on, I have the firestone airbags and I crawled under my f-350 dually and I notice a sway bar. but my Arctic fox 1150 rocked and rolled down the road. It felt very uncomfortable. I guess front sway bars and bigger shocks are needed. The over cab area seemed to bounce up and down a lot. should I put foam on the cab? I seen on picture on the forum of small air type shocks attached from the TC to the truck near the area of the wind shield wipers, does that work or it that recommended. thanks for all the input already.

Too much air in the bags...back off the psi untill they just start to leave the over loads.
Lower psi=more firm ride.
It will take some expirementing toget it right.
B

Well I put the camper on, I have the firestone airbags and I crawled under my f-350 dually and I notice a sway bar. but my Arctic fox 1150 rocked and rolled down the road. It felt very uncomfortable. I guess front sway bars and bigger shocks are needed. The over cab area seemed to bounce up and down a lot. should I put foam on the cab? I seen on picture on the forum of small air type shocks attached from the TC to the truck near the area of the wind shield wipers, does that work or it that recommended. thanks for all the input already.

if your truck doesn't have a rear sway bar it would be good investment..and make sure your air bags are on seperate valves..it makes a big difference on the sway..

Lots of opinions here but I'd do away with the airbags to start...sooner or later they'll fail and there are so many more modern choices available. First, I'd take it to someone in your area that does custom spring work!! Take the truck to them with the camper loaded so they can see what you've got and how it's affecting your stock setup. They'll probably recommend a three stage leaf spring upgrade that will properly carry the weight with steel!!

In addition to this I would look at new shocks...Bliestein makes a great shock that's designed for your truck not a one size fits all like others.

Once you've done this then based on ride etc you can add the torklift stable loads and or timbrens!! Of course consider 19.5" wheels and G or H rated commercial tires from a place like Rickerson's.

A quality suspension will give you maintenance / trouble free years of service and the confidence to maximize and enjoy your camper to the fullest.

Best of Luck

trail-explorer wrote:
Torklift Stableloads will work wonders.

X2, I have these with bags. Love them.

Hello,
I would add Super Springs, Helliwig Big Wig sway bar and Rancho 9000xl shocks front &rear.
Then your rig will be invincible, but, remember, tires, are always your weakest point, check other
threads on this forum, as to what changes some are doing with regards tires.
How old is your rig & tires? The lower the tire profile, the higher the weight carrying capacity,
however, the higher the profile of tire the better it is for sand use, and rocks. Strike a balance,
18 inch rims in my opinion, is a good balance. Different size rims offer, differing tire profile choices,
for offroad & road use age.
Lots to investigate, ok?

I can tell for sure that your camper well weigh more than the 32XX#. If it has AC then add 100#, does it have a generator, than add 100#. There is also a value package that is mandatory that weighs around 600#. This includes the jacks along with other things. This is before adding the batteries, water, propane and other things.

Thank you all for your input! I will put the trailer on the truck and drive around to see what happens. It is funny that on the TT and the 5th wheel side of this forum they are extremely sensitive on the weight limits of their trailers but on this side it is common to over load. I am now an overload junky!!!