SoonDockin wrote:
Ok Don't turn this into an AC conversation. Just a feature I want. Main goal it providing a platform that rides nice and does not toss my camper like a flap jack when a pot hole or bridge transition sneaks up on me.
Been looking at current stock on F450 and 4500 for grins. Seems they can be outfitted with 16500 gvwr. Not the 19500 a F550 or 5500 offers but a full 2500 above what my F450 offers. I am estimating an aluminum bed and liquid springs won't eat more than 1500 lbs. Leaving only 1k breathing room is nice but probably not a good move. It would be much nicer to have 3-4k of spare payload. Never know when I might find a vein of gold and need to carry out a ton or so.
I can't figure out how your truck with the axle ratings it has is now not sufficient for the camper you've been carrying, which you claim rides "rough"
Again, if you "want" a new truck that's cool. If you're worried somehow about the capacity of your current truck, that is silly.
Any version of a M300 with 19.5s on it is MORE than enough to carry your camper and a bunch of stuff inside it. Liquid springs or Kelderman or whatever system you are considering to make it "softer" can be fitted to your truck too.
Just trying to help you understand what you have with your current rig, as it seems you're conflicted somewhere along the line between worrying about payload and trying to upgrade your suspension.
