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^What he said.
I can envision probably making it work, relatively well, but not for the inexperienced or uninformed and possibly not feasible at all.
Far more considerations than the OP originally posted to make this square peg fit ok in a round hole.
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Airbags do nothing for weight distribution , they just raise the suspension on the rear axle . Think of the rear axle as a fulcrum , everything in front of it adds weight to the front axle , everything in back of it subtracts weight from the front axle .
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Bottom outside length of the camper is 10’ top is 17’. I mentioned this was made for a 8’ bed or a 6’ bed with the tailgate down. I have a 6.75’ bed. Dry weight is listed as 2k. There’s no bottom part of camper below tailgate. 28” from truck bumper to bottom of camper.
I have Firestone rated tires, 18” rims, bags. Tow behind trailer is 12’ to carry a Rzr xp1k4. It does have a Jack close to the front so it could potentially hit the back of the camper if the trailer hitch is too much underneath
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Trying to figure out how to post pictures
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No idea how to attach pictures. Sorry
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As for airbags not helping to distribute weight. I think they do. They are sold for truck campers to help with light steering wheel, fix your lights from blinding others and to restore stopping power.
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You’re still quite confused. Suffice it to say we will have to see this 10’ camper that’s made for a shortbed “with the tailgate down.”
Google rvnet photo posting and follow the link in a thread on this forum to post pics.
So how does it haul? You said you have the truck and camper. Presume it’s as light as you say? (See the doubt here?).
I will say I’ve put a lot of miles on with a 4klb TC and the tailgate on. Or off. Depending on the trip and what I needed. And I don’t think it will auto magically pull too much weight off the front axle. Maybe not even with the traielr but that’s a long extension although no more than a big 11footer on a long bed.
Like I said, I can imagine this possibly being ok. But can’t recommend it, based on your lack of experience and understanding.
So F it. Slap an extension on it and hit the road. You can buy one anywhere.
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Air bags will help rear squat and point your heights the right direction but do not transfer weight other than the slight geometry change.
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Miguel951 wrote:As for airbags not helping to distribute weight. I think they do. They are sold for truck campers to help with light steering wheel, fix your lights from blinding others and to restore stopping power.
I would stay away from anyone trying to sell them for weight distribution.
They can help with lights because the rear axle isn't squatting by 4-6inches not because they reduce weight on the rear axle.
The only way they might help with steering is if you are so overloaded that the suspension is bouncing uncontrollably. Of course, that's just a bandaid as you would still be overloading.
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Have you weighed your truck/camper? I don’t believe a 10’ floor 17’ overall length truck camper weighs 2k. You will find that the camper is closer to 3k+ lbs. ready to travel and your truck is grossly overloaded. Having the tailgate down doesn’t make your short bed truck a long bed truck. Adding any trailer is just adding to your overloaded truck.
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