Long Bed 1 ton SRW with dual slider?

[Yohyatt]

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 that I will be putting 19.5's on, adding overload springs, and all that other good stuff in order to be safe and have a nice ride.

The Lance 1050s looks like a nice way to go since it seems to be the lightest dry bath (requirement) with a slider.

What I'm wondering is if there is a TC that has a rear slider for a couch, or more simply put, 2 different seating areas (to help break up the group and make everyone not feel as cramped and on top of each other) that a SRW can realistically haul?

I'd want to be able to put 2 dirt bikes on the hitch as well, and if it were more than 2, I'd tow a trailer.

Any advice would be mucho appreciated. thanks.

[Butch50]

69 Avion wrote:

Butch50 wrote:

69 Avion wrote:

My F-350 is rated at 9,900# and it weighs about 7,700# empty. The diesel engine isn't light. Putting a 2,900# camper on it (wet) takes me to 10,600#. If I add 500# plus people I'm way over the gross weight. The last truck I had this camper on was a 1977 Chevy K30 dually which (as I recall) weighed about 6500# (gasoline, single cab) and it was the minimum that I would put that camper on. The new 1 ton duallys are nice because they give a GVW around 13,000# on some of them. My last dually 4x4 was a 1994 Dodge Cummins diesel and I think it had a GVW of 11,000#.
It is just my opinion, and I think my SRW F-350 4x4 super cab, diesel, isn't enough truck for my camper.

The 13,000 GVWR is low for the latest models of duallys. My 2013 Ram has a GVWR of 14,000#, Ford also has a 14,000# GVWR. I'm not sure what the GM has.

That is exactly my point. The new duallys are much heavier rated than the old ones and with the weight of a diesel engine, the dually is necessary for any heavy camper. I have a one ton SRW truck and I really like it, but I am willing to admit that it has limitations that I'm not willing to exceed.

Oh I agree with you I had a 2011 F350 SRW with a gasser and with my Northern Lite I was about 500# over my GVWR. I had air bags on it along with stabile loads. I also had 19.5s on it so it handled the load fine. We took it 11,000 miles this year to Alaska and never had a lick of a problem. Now we are getting an enclosed trailer to haul toys so this would end up putting more load on the rear of the truck. Hence a dually truck was in my future. So we got the 2013 Ram dually and no I'm under my GVWR by about 1800#. Shouldn't have any problems with a trailer now.

[69_Avion]

Butch50 wrote:

69 Avion wrote:

My F-350 is rated at 9,900# and it weighs about 7,700# empty. The diesel engine isn't light. Putting a 2,900# camper on it (wet) takes me to 10,600#. If I add 500# plus people I'm way over the gross weight. The last truck I had this camper on was a 1977 Chevy K30 dually which (as I recall) weighed about 6500# (gasoline, single cab) and it was the minimum that I would put that camper on. The new 1 ton duallys are nice because they give a GVW around 13,000# on some of them. My last dually 4x4 was a 1994 Dodge Cummins diesel and I think it had a GVW of 11,000#.
It is just my opinion, and I think my SRW F-350 4x4 super cab, diesel, isn't enough truck for my camper.

The 13,000 GVWR is low for the latest models of duallys. My 2013 Ram has a GVWR of 14,000#, Ford also has a 14,000# GVWR. I'm not sure what the GM has.

That is exactly my point. The new duallys are much heavier rated than the old ones and with the weight of a diesel engine, the dually is necessary for any heavy camper. I have a one ton SRW truck and I really like it, but I am willing to admit that it has limitations that I'm not willing to exceed.

[CAJW]

Butch50 wrote:

69 Avion wrote:

My F-350 is rated at 9,900# and it weighs about 7,700# empty. The diesel engine isn't light. Putting a 2,900# camper on it (wet) takes me to 10,600#. If I add 500# plus people I'm way over the gross weight. The last truck I had this camper on was a 1977 Chevy K30 dually which (as I recall) weighed about 6500# (gasoline, single cab) and it was the minimum that I would put that camper on. The new 1 ton duallys are nice because they give a GVW around 13,000# on some of them. My last dually 4x4 was a 1994 Dodge Cummins diesel and I think it had a GVW of 11,000#.
It is just my opinion, and I think my SRW F-350 4x4 super cab, diesel, isn't enough truck for my camper.

The 13,000 GVWR is low for the latest models of duallys. My 2013 Ram has a GVWR of 14,000#, Ford also has a 14,000# GVWR. I'm not sure what the GM has.

Butch, our 2013 Chevy 3500HD (dually) has a GVWR of 13,025.

[Butch50]

69 Avion wrote:

My F-350 is rated at 9,900# and it weighs about 7,700# empty. The diesel engine isn't light. Putting a 2,900# camper on it (wet) takes me to 10,600#. If I add 500# plus people I'm way over the gross weight. The last truck I had this camper on was a 1977 Chevy K30 dually which (as I recall) weighed about 6500# (gasoline, single cab) and it was the minimum that I would put that camper on. The new 1 ton duallys are nice because they give a GVW around 13,000# on some of them. My last dually 4x4 was a 1994 Dodge Cummins diesel and I think it had a GVW of 11,000#.
It is just my opinion, and I think my SRW F-350 4x4 super cab, diesel, isn't enough truck for my camper.

The 13,000 GVWR is low for the latest models of duallys. My 2013 Ram has a GVWR of 14,000#, Ford also has a 14,000# GVWR. I'm not sure what the GM has.

[69_Avion]

djc486 wrote:

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.

My F-350 is rated at 9,900# and it weighs about 7,700# empty. The diesel engine isn't light. Putting a 2,900# camper on it (wet) takes me to 10,600#. If I add 500# plus people I'm way over the gross weight. The last truck I had this camper on was a 1977 Chevy K30 dually which (as I recall) weighed about 6500# (gasoline, single cab) and it was the minimum that I would put that camper on. The new 1 ton duallys are nice because they give a GVW around 13,000# on some of them. My last dually 4x4 was a 1994 Dodge Cummins diesel and I think it had a GVW of 11,000#.
It is just my opinion, and I think my SRW F-350 4x4 super cab, diesel, isn't enough truck for my camper.

[SugarHillCTD]

SoCalDesertRider

Bill607 may just have set the new "hit enter" key record. 🙂

John

[SoCalDesertRid1]

Bill607 wrote:
I'm glad my setup will work with a little work!! I stopped by three tire stores and the local Ford dealer today trying to get info on 19.5 wheels for a 2012 F350 SRW, no luck. I'm very happy with my Host!

we got it the first 6 times...

[Bill607]

I'm glad my setup will work with a little work!! I stopped by three tire stores and the local Ford dealer today trying to get info on 19.5 wheels for a 2012 F350 SRW, no luck. I'm very happy with my Host!

[kbaum]

Bot mine through Rickson, it takes a few months. If you are interested give them a call, very knowledgeable.

[Bill607]

Bwst wrote:
I'm pretty happy with the Host Everest 11.5 on a SRW truck - plenty of mods, but it works. Sounds like you have a good plan though now.

I'm finally going to sell the Host in favor of a more roomy 5th wheel. The boat will have to stay home or come with a separate tow vehicle.

I'm glad my setup will work with a little work!! I stopped by three tire stores and the local Ford dealer today trying to get info on 19.5 wheels for a 2012 F350 SRW, no luck. I'm very happy with my Host!

[Bill607]

Bwst wrote:
I'm pretty happy with the Host Everest 11.5 on a SRW truck - plenty of mods, but it works. Sounds like you have a good plan though now.

I'm finally going to sell the Host in favor of a more roomy 5th wheel. The boat will have to stay home or come with a separate tow vehicle.

[Bill607]

Bwst wrote:
I'm pretty happy with the Host Everest 11.5 on a SRW truck - plenty of mods, but it works. Sounds like you have a good plan though now.

I'm finally going to sell the Host in favor of a more roomy 5th wheel. The boat will have to stay home or come with a separate tow vehicle.

I'm glad my setup will work with a little work!! I stopped by three tire stores and the local Ford dealer today trying to get info on 19.5 wheels for a 2012 F350 SRW, no luck. I'm very happy with my Host!

[Bill607]

Bwst wrote:
I'm pretty happy with the Host Everest 11.5 on a SRW truck - plenty of mods, but it works. Sounds like you have a good plan though now.

I'm finally going to sell the Host in favor of a more roomy 5th wheel. The boat will have to stay home or come with a separate tow vehicle.

I'm glad my setup will work with a little work!! I stopped by three tire stores and the local Ford dealer today trying to get info on 19.5 wheels for a 2012 F350 SRW, no luck. I'm very happy with my Host!

[Bill607]

Bwst wrote:
I'm pretty happy with the Host Everest 11.5 on a SRW truck - plenty of mods, but it works. Sounds like you have a good plan though now.

I'm finally going to sell the Host in favor of a more roomy 5th wheel. The boat will have to stay home or come with a separate tow vehicle.

I'm glad my setup will work with a little work!! I stopped by three tire stores and the local Ford dealer today trying to get info on 19.5 wheels for a 2012 F350 SRW, no luck. I'm very happy with my Host!