Marty1951
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Re: New (to me) Lance 815 truck camper owner. Got a few q's
valhalla360 wrote: Buzzcut1 wrote: The axle on the Ford 250/350 SRW and the DRW are the same. It's the tires ,wheels and springs that can be different. But do you have a source as I get conflicting answers searching on the web but no one posts a source. PS: DRW I'm 95% sure is a different axle but not really relevant as I'm not going to retrofit duallies. I might upgrade wheels and springs though. I purchased 19.5 Rims and tires. Ordered Vision Rims rated at 5000 lbs ea tires rated at 4080@95psi Michelin XRV 33" diameter. Dulap had some 4900lbs at 120psi looked them up at discount tire then went into store and ordered them, they honored internet price.my truck uses twin I beam independent frt suspension with stabilizer bar which I took off and used Hellwigs front and rear. for a source Call parts at dealership and have him look up part no. for the years you are looking for. then ask him are they universal parts or can they be used on which years you are looking for.378Views0likes0Comments- 374Views0likes0Comments
Re: GVWR
In the real world...there are people who follow the rules to a tee and then there are those who don't. Go figure. I believe everyone's idea of what rig set up is comfortable for them to drive is their own personal comfort level. I drove semi for over 30 years maybe my comfort level for driving big rigs are at a higher level. Companies had us over the road with all types of loads (tons) and incapacities. The laws allow them to operate in this manner until something happens. Most of the accidents with semi's were operator error, to tired. I have a CDL and will make sure the registration is correct because if stopped and weighed I will have been held to a higher standard due to having a CDL. I wont be able to say, "I didn't know" From what I am seeing on the forums almost everyone is above the ratings put on Fords F350, they ignore it, wont talk about it, or tell me they dont know what their rig weighs. I ordered a basic F350 with less than $1000 of optional equipment. 3.73 locking axle 110/400 watt outlet, remote start and a camper package. I am concerned with weight, reasoning for going from 18 to 19.5 tires and rims. The total weight of my camper and truck is 12,200 including 660lbs of tonque. My tires Michelin XRV total capacity are 16320lbs for 4 tires. The only reason for a dually would be stability in winds to keep some butt checks from tightening up however semi drivers know when its windy they slow down or pull off the road. Lances are know for being heavy. Mine says 3261 before manufacturer options. Actually weighed 4300 dry. My wife is a paralegal. She knows legaleeze and the legal system well. Some people do what they are comfortable doing and some do what they are told. Happy Camping!373Views0likes0CommentsRe: GVWR
I have the camper package with beefed up springs front and rear...Firestones pillows are on it...changed front and rear sway bars to Hellwigs, equalizer wd hitch, rims rated for 5000 lbs ea, tires rated for 4080 lbs ea. Michelin XRV. scaled 12,200 on truck tires inc. 660lbs of tongue weight. Adj. equalizer wd to throw some of the tongue weight on front axle. Registered for 15,000 lbs Technically the RAWR won't change. However the capability of the truck changes.373Views0likes0CommentsRe: GVWR
10,900 gvwr 2018 F350 super duty with camper package that came with a camper certification certificate that said use no more than 3200 lbs when using a slide camper? 6780 rear axle 4850 front axle Lance 975 weighs 4300 wet after options were installed although rear door sticker says 3261lbs My question is when you change your rims and tires to 19.5 what is your rear axle weight rating changed to...cant be 6780 still can it?373Views0likes0Comments
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