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Re: Camper on a 1/2 ton LWB
A camper can weigh 2000 lbs,or it can weigh 900 lbs.depending on the camper.If you plan to use a heavy one (weigh it in any case) I would definately upgrade to dual diaphram vac.ast.brakes. Heavy shocks to go with helper or 3/4 springs.A full floating axle like the ones you mentioned are good but not absolutely necessary.You will need wiring to the camper and to the boat trailer (mine came with these) and a second (marine) battery to use with the camper lights etc.It should be tied in to the charging system,but the truck battery should not be run for lights.
I'm just not too sure your 1/2 ton drums,even with assist,will be up to the task.This is one case where I would recommend a disk conversion.
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'69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.
Last edited by WorkinLonghorn; 12-01-2007 at 04:59 PM.
Reason: nevr you mind
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