Long Bed 1 ton SRW with dual slider?
I've been doing a lot of research (on this forum mainly) about necessary modifications and what people are realistically doing with the SRW trucks and truck campers. I've come to the realization t...
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69 Avion wrote:
I have a one ton Ford SRW diesel 4x4 and I won't put my Avion on it. It weighs about 2,900# wet, and it is too much for that truck. You really need a dually. With the high GVW on the newer duallys, they are really the way to go if you want a full size camper. Adding the bikes to the mix and a dually is really necessary. It doesn't matter what accessories you put on a 1 ton SRW truck, it isn't going to be enough.
Avion,
I find that interesting that your one ton Ford finds a 2,900# camper too much to handle. I carry a Northstar Igloo (that wet is around 3,000#) on my 1997 Chevy 3/4HD (super springs and helwig sway bar) and it handles it beautifully. I know that I wouldn't want to go any heavier with my rig.
