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CG · 12-26-2005, 02:49 PM

is a 1/2 ton 4x4 running a smallblock a strong enough truck to use with a fullsize camper?

sdkid · 12-26-2005, 02:54 PM

Depends on how fast you want to go. If the suspension is up to it, it will probably be fine.

CG · 12-26-2005, 03:01 PM

springs, shocks and engine are new. was curious if i need air shocks or helper springs in the rear. i guess i always think big block 3/4 ton for towing, hauling and campering (new word).

Scramblerman · 12-26-2005, 07:11 PM

Air bags are the way to go. I had them on my 3/4 ton GMC for my camper that weighs 1800 lbs. Makes it a lot more stable. I didnt even mount a air compressor, I just filled up at the gas station.

CG · 12-27-2005, 12:46 AM

ttt

Americanrider · 12-27-2005, 03:33 AM

You should be ok, but consider where & which way your going. If you head east over one of the mountain passes count on using the slow lane alot. Other factors include your gearing and tire size as well as wind drag. A few tricks to consider is to only take as much water on as you need to get by, then fill up the holding tank closest to you destination, 1 gal = about 8 lbs.

Scramblerman · 12-27-2005, 09:37 AM

It helps having stock size tires too. Its like changing gears.

12-26-2005, 02:49 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	using a camper question is a 1/2 ton 4x4 running a smallblock a strong enough truck to use with a fullsize camper?

12-26-2005, 02:54 PM	#2
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: using a camper question Depends on how fast you want to go. If the suspension is up to it, it will probably be fine. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

12-26-2005, 03:01 PM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: using a camper question springs, shocks and engine are new. was curious if i need air shocks or helper springs in the rear. i guess i always think big block 3/4 ton for towing, hauling and campering (new word).

12-26-2005, 07:11 PM	#4
Scramblerman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Holly Springs North Carolina Posts: 8	Re: using a camper question Air bags are the way to go. I had them on my 3/4 ton GMC for my camper that weighs 1800 lbs. Makes it a lot more stable. I didnt even mount a air compressor, I just filled up at the gas station. __________________ 56 GMC NAPCO 02 2500hd ECLB 4x4

12-27-2005, 12:46 AM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: using a camper question ttt

12-27-2005, 03:33 AM	#6
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: using a camper question You should be ok, but consider where & which way your going. If you head east over one of the mountain passes count on using the slow lane alot. Other factors include your gearing and tire size as well as wind drag. A few tricks to consider is to only take as much water on as you need to get by, then fill up the holding tank closest to you destination, 1 gal = about 8 lbs.

12-27-2005, 09:37 AM	#7
Scramblerman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Holly Springs North Carolina Posts: 8	Re: using a camper question It helps having stock size tires too. Its like changing gears. __________________ 56 GMC NAPCO 02 2500hd ECLB 4x4



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