GeoBoy
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Go with the Timbrens double convolute kit first and then a Roadmaster sway bar if you feel there is still too much sway. Good luck, and enjoy your new camper.
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BradW
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We had/have Timbrens on our last two drw trucks. I liked them very much. We had airbags on our two srw trucks and they worked fine. Rancho 9000's will also help you with hauling your camper.
How close to your rear tire load capacity are you? 100 lbs? With no gear, empty tanks and no trailer on an extended hitch?
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zcookiemonstar
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Since you weighed before and after what is the actual weight of the camper?
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larkyblast
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Thanks for the comments. Gritdog gave some great advice for homemade overloads, so I am going to try those with timbrens to start and get the Torklift ones if I like the results with the homemade. I think I prefer the system to airbags, although a lot of shops are recommending airbags. They are twice the money to timbrens with install.
I have the weights written down at home, can't remember exactly, camper is 3000 or 3100 lbs with two full propane, battery and partially full water (nothing in black or grey). And yes, without trailer. Looks like I might have to give up on the big trailer for sure.
So I'd bet we'll be 3500-3600 fully loaded.
Rear tires are 3200 each. I am looking at some 18" and 20" that are 3800, then I should have plenty.
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JIMNLIN
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Quote:Rear tires are 3200 each. I am looking at some 18" and 20" that are 3800, then I should have plent
Higher capacity tires to carry more load only works if the wheel can carry the extra load also.....if you plan on carrying more weight than the RAWR.
Dodge/Ram trucks don't have a website like Fleet Ford that show all the mechanical specs of each size 250/350 truck. Ford 350 SRW 18" and 20" wheels are rated in the 3590 lb range. I 'spect the Ram is similar.
"good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment" ............ Will Rogers
'03 2500 QC Dodge/Cummins HO 3.73 6 speed manual Jacobs Westach
'97 Park Avanue 28' 5er 11200 two slides
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