dhull wrote:
Ram camper applications
The link shows that Dodge recommends the COG for a TC lie somewhere in a range both sides of the rear axle, basically the area above the entire wheel well. They like to measure it from the rear also!
Same document from Ford, sorry no link, shows they recommend the COG to be in a range directly above the rear axle and running forward. Not sure what Chevy's stance is. Will visit dealer this week to find out.
I have measured the 850WC and the COG arrow is 32" from the rubber bumpers on front of camper measured to the rear. That would put it 42" from the rear of the 6'4" bed. Again the above link shows a COG range going from 25" to 75" from the rear end of the truck bed in a crew cab model. So at 42" from rear I'd say the COG arrow is gonna be about 8" behind the rear axle but still well within the range! I don't want a camper that unloads the front axle. Choosing the right truck is turning out to be harder than choosing the right TC!
I do need to measure some trucks too!
I don't have anything to measure but your numbers don't seem right for where the CG falls wrt the rear axle. Most SB I have seen have the axle about in the center of the bed length. Assuming that is correct I come up with a number that is in front of the rear axle.
If you are thinking about a RAM with the Cummins a little unloading of the front axle is OK. Unloaded the front is way heavier than the rear.
