By adding timbren suspension overload springs in SRW my truck handled lightweight camper much better. Better on gas and I only have to replacec 4 wheels, etc. My suggestion is get the most beefed up 3500 gas SRW unless you absolutely need diesel and DRW.
I'm getting a truck camper and won't hesitate to get a one ton dually longbox. Right tool for the job and no big deal to drive....I've had them before. Blow a tire going 65 with a 4000# camper on it much much safer in a dually
Definitely, we've been full-time living in our northern lite truck camper for over month now, and been to 6 states. Sometimes I forget it's back there, truck handles it perfectly. And I fit in most parking spots still.
Thank you, *Uprooted Adventures* for your experienced input. I'd love to afford a diesel dually, but is there something specific folks should be looking for in an older gas dually? I'm looking at either Chevy or RAM 350 crew cab duallys that have well over a 6K-7K payload to shoulder those 5K+ truck campers when fully loaded...
Payload and camper payload are two different weights. Chevy should have all camper payload amounts in their glove box. Older duallys aren't going to get you 7k payload ratings. This 2005 had a payload of 4500 and camper playload of 3700 I believe. All though with air bags and sway bar it could handle 4500 no problem. To get the rating you want you'll need a newer one. But I believe Ford typically has the best payload numbers followed by Ram then Chevy. All though I think they'll all handle them about the same. Maxing out a payload is never going to be fun to drive around. It'll feel like a boat in the water swaying around. I would stay under 5k camper Wieghts for drivability. I just like the drive train this Chevy had that's why i bought it. That's the perk of buying older you can look at vehicle reviews and see what the complaints are. And decide which ones best for you.
@@UprootedAdventures Thanks so much! Guess 'older' will have to mean something like a 2017 Ram Tradesman then. That _does_ have a bed payload of well over 7k. If that can't carry a Lance@full load(just me+my stuff)@5k then that means going to a 450? Sigh, was hoping to avoid that if I get lifts+airbags 4 a Ford/Ram 350drw...
@@celestepalm6949 That's what alot of people recommend. I've heard but not 100% sure on this that the f450 has a lower payload then some the the 3500s. Just because it heavier. But it is alot beefier all around vehicle and wouldn't be a bad idea alot of people recommend it. If your looking to carry a 7k lbs truck camper I'd say get a f450. Maybe even then air bags and sway bar. But drive it first and see. Although with a newer 3500 you can probably get away with it too. With air bags and sway bar that is. If you plan to stay to paved roads or well maintained dirt roads. You'll be ok. But anything rocky you'll be swaying all over the place. Even on corners on the highways going through the Rockies or something you'll be white knuckling it I bet. That's alot of weight for a bed haha. But people do it. My opinion a camper 5k lbs or less with the proper dually set up you'll be smooth sailing. Anything over is going to be interesting haha. But all up to you comfort zones. Just take your time on the roads!
I'm considering either going with a super single or doing a DRW to SRW swap on my 98 Silverado 3500 crew cab long bed dually. I know, why didn't you just get a SRW well I couldn't find one with manual transmission 4x4 anywhere within 1000miles of me but I found this one at a great deal and the guy even met me half way saving me a few hours drive. Any help will be appreciated.
Only place I found for my truck and should work for your year to is Ricksontruckwheels.com. They sell a set of rims that will make your truck basically a SRW and you wont have to swap the rear axle out. Which makes it easy to got back to DRW if needed. And they're 19.5 rims too so you'll still get good load index tire ratings.
Thanks! The guy I bought it off actually says it has a 4:56 rear end in it. But I don't think it does. Haven't actually gotten under it and did the rotation test. But it's got atleast the 4:10 in it for sure.
Those dually trucks are wide as can be! My dad has a 2000 dodge ram 3500 dually 4x4. Its just as bad. Its pretty darn wide. If not the dodges are wider lol
Well yeah, they are definitely wide haha. It takes up a whole parking spot that's for sure. But this year dually, feels like I'm a driving a regular half ton around town till I have to fit in a small parking spot. Otherwise don't even realize I'm wider. Turns pretty sharp for a long bed dually, I almost bought a 2001 4 door F350 single wheel. And that damn thing would take a foot ball field to turn around in lol. I'd much rather drive this dually around. Although I imagine a single wheel version of this truck would be even better maneuverability wise. If I wasn't going to be hauling a truck camper I would most likely be driving a single wheel around.
By adding timbren suspension overload springs in SRW my truck handled lightweight camper much better. Better on gas and I only have to replacec 4 wheels, etc.
My suggestion is get the most beefed up 3500 gas SRW unless you absolutely need diesel and DRW.
I'm getting a truck camper and won't hesitate to get a one ton dually longbox. Right tool for the job and no big deal to drive....I've had them before. Blow a tire going 65 with a 4000# camper on it much much safer in a dually
Definitely, we've been full-time living in our northern lite truck camper for over month now, and been to 6 states. Sometimes I forget it's back there, truck handles it perfectly. And I fit in most parking spots still.
Thank you, *Uprooted Adventures* for your experienced input. I'd love to afford a diesel dually, but is there something specific folks should be looking for in an older gas dually? I'm looking at either Chevy or RAM 350 crew cab duallys that have well over a 6K-7K payload to shoulder those 5K+ truck campers when fully loaded...
Payload and camper payload are two different weights. Chevy should have all camper payload amounts in their glove box. Older duallys aren't going to get you 7k payload ratings. This 2005 had a payload of 4500 and camper playload of 3700 I believe. All though with air bags and sway bar it could handle 4500 no problem. To get the rating you want you'll need a newer one. But I believe Ford typically has the best payload numbers followed by Ram then Chevy. All though I think they'll all handle them about the same. Maxing out a payload is never going to be fun to drive around. It'll feel like a boat in the water swaying around. I would stay under 5k camper Wieghts for drivability. I just like the drive train this Chevy had that's why i bought it. That's the perk of buying older you can look at vehicle reviews and see what the complaints are. And decide which ones best for you.
@@UprootedAdventures Thanks so much! Guess 'older' will have to mean something like a 2017 Ram Tradesman then. That _does_ have a bed payload of well over 7k. If that can't carry a Lance@full load(just me+my stuff)@5k then that means going to a 450? Sigh, was hoping to avoid that if I get lifts+airbags 4 a Ford/Ram 350drw...
@@celestepalm6949 That's what alot of people recommend. I've heard but not 100% sure on this that the f450 has a lower payload then some the the 3500s. Just because it heavier. But it is alot beefier all around vehicle and wouldn't be a bad idea alot of people recommend it. If your looking to carry a 7k lbs truck camper I'd say get a f450. Maybe even then air bags and sway bar. But drive it first and see. Although with a newer 3500 you can probably get away with it too. With air bags and sway bar that is. If you plan to stay to paved roads or well maintained dirt roads. You'll be ok. But anything rocky you'll be swaying all over the place. Even on corners on the highways going through the Rockies or something you'll be white knuckling it I bet. That's alot of weight for a bed haha. But people do it. My opinion a camper 5k lbs or less with the proper dually set up you'll be smooth sailing. Anything over is going to be interesting haha. But all up to you comfort zones. Just take your time on the roads!
@@UprootedAdventuresTY, Much obliged!
why get a dually? cause they're badass
Haha yeah I forgot to add that part in!
I'm considering either going with a super single or doing a DRW to SRW swap on my 98 Silverado 3500 crew cab long bed dually. I know, why didn't you just get a SRW well I couldn't find one with manual transmission 4x4 anywhere within 1000miles of me but I found this one at a great deal and the guy even met me half way saving me a few hours drive. Any help will be appreciated.
Only place I found for my truck and should work for your year to is Ricksontruckwheels.com. They sell a set of rims that will make your truck basically a SRW and you wont have to swap the rear axle out. Which makes it easy to got back to DRW if needed. And they're 19.5 rims too so you'll still get good load index tire ratings.
Slick rig! By any chance do you know what rear end you have on it... is a 3.73 or 4.10?
Thanks! The guy I bought it off actually says it has a 4:56 rear end in it. But I don't think it does. Haven't actually gotten under it and did the rotation test. But it's got atleast the 4:10 in it for sure.
Those dually trucks are wide as can be! My dad has a 2000 dodge ram 3500 dually 4x4. Its just as bad. Its pretty darn wide. If not the dodges are wider lol
Well yeah, they are definitely wide haha. It takes up a whole parking spot that's for sure. But this year dually, feels like I'm a driving a regular half ton around town till I have to fit in a small parking spot. Otherwise don't even realize I'm wider. Turns pretty sharp for a long bed dually, I almost bought a 2001 4 door F350 single wheel. And that damn thing would take a foot ball field to turn around in lol. I'd much rather drive this dually around. Although I imagine a single wheel version of this truck would be even better maneuverability wise. If I wasn't going to be hauling a truck camper I would most likely be driving a single wheel around.
F250 and F450 diesels are very noisy !
This jerk makes it hard to hear him,because he keeps walking through that gravel.
I'll use my hover board next time.