Truck camper and towing
Good morning, I have a 2012 ram 3500 mega cab srw. I am looking at either a northern lite 8.11 or an arctic fox 865 both units 2023. I’m looking for advice on tow setups. Manufacturers don’t seem to...
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jimh406 wrote:stevenal wrote:
So if the 48" Supertruss can handle 600 lb tongue weight, does that equate to 600 lb upward force as well?
Not necessarilty. You only get upward force with a weight distribution hitch.
The upward force I'm speaking of comes from the skid roller on the ground taking weight off of the rear truck suspension.
I still have a roller ball mount in my pack rat collection. Used with the the old truck and camper and light boat and 18" extension. The roller is worn down where it went sideways when turning into a fuel station. The Torklift product doesn't look like it's any better at rolling sideways.
Hemi,
That rear deck looks like it might be problem. Way back there and down as well.
