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Re: 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 weight questions
I bought my 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 new for the purpose of hauling around a truck camper. The weight numbers are the same as your rig and my truck camper weighs about 3,200 lbs fully loaded. The last time I weighed at the scales, the total was 11,480 lbs. I have air-lift air bags and torklift upper stableloads but the shocks and brakes are original. The tires are Firestone TransForce A/T on the stock rims. The biggest issue I had was the side to side rocking and sway. I removed the stock anti sway bar and I installed a roadmaster anti-sway bar. This was the most noticeable change to the handling. It's great with the load but a little harsh with no load. I use the air bags to raise the rear and bring the headlights down so that I don't have to re-align them. I have no problem with the weight but I wouldn't want to go much heavier unless I had a dually.655Views0likes0CommentsRe: Another GPS horror story (it turns out OK in the end)
time2roll wrote: I can't believe you did not camp on that cul-de-sac for the night ;) Put a cone out and call it the night. Lots easier to figure stuff out in the morning. Sounds like a great adventure :B That's what I would have done. It's not like you were impeding traffic.498Views0likes0CommentsRe: Leveling truck camper question
While camping at Patrick's Point State Park last week, I needed eight inches to level the camper. I could have used the rear Jack's but then I'd have to remove everything out of the fender wells. So I used several wood blocks to get it close. I then put the front Jack's down to minimize the rocking.488Views0likes0Comments
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