New 2017 F250SD
Greetings, I plan on carrying the camper (Northern Lite 9.6) in the background on this truck. The two questions I have for other 2017 owners is: 1. Do I need another leaf spring? My old 97...
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- Today I go to the local RV dealer to have the 7pin outlet installed.
- The frame mount tie down mounts arrived early so I'll see when I might be able to get them installed.
- I went with two sets of spring loaded turnbuckles, we'll see if I like them.
As far as suspension, only the "stable load" lowers are available for my model. I did not order a set and got a set of Timberlien (spelling sucks this AM) on order and may order a "hell wing".
Tires: I weighed my empty truck and found the rear comes in at about 3000lbs. The tires back there are rated at 3450 each @80psi so with the 2600lb camper I end up with ~1300lbs for gear and safety margin. Not enough in my book.
I'll end up ordering some Steel or new Vision 19.5 rims that fit the 2017. I'm leaning towards the Steel ones as the offsets are correct.
Current maiden voyage scheduled for 2nd weekend in October.
- The frame mount tie down mounts arrived early so I'll see when I might be able to get them installed.
- I went with two sets of spring loaded turnbuckles, we'll see if I like them.
As far as suspension, only the "stable load" lowers are available for my model. I did not order a set and got a set of Timberlien (spelling sucks this AM) on order and may order a "hell wing".
Tires: I weighed my empty truck and found the rear comes in at about 3000lbs. The tires back there are rated at 3450 each @80psi so with the 2600lb camper I end up with ~1300lbs for gear and safety margin. Not enough in my book.
I'll end up ordering some Steel or new Vision 19.5 rims that fit the 2017. I'm leaning towards the Steel ones as the offsets are correct.
Current maiden voyage scheduled for 2nd weekend in October.
