100acrehuphalump
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Has anyone ever installed a loaded Grandby in a 6.5' shortbed 1/2 ton F150XL Supercab 145" wheelbase 4X4 V8 5.0L . The question is will it work? I'm having a difficult time figuring out if I can do this.
The GVWR is 7,350
The GCWR is either 13,500 or 15,100
The rear GAWR is 3,850
The front GAWR is 3,750
Rear axel ratio is 3.55
I'm concerned about weight and center of gravity. What should I do for suspension upgrades, lift, leveling kits? I also want a longer camper because I'm 6'9" tall and the rollover couch offers more comfort while stealth camping and more storage space. For now it's just me and the dog, but my adventures usually span two or more months and I like stuff. I do plan on traveling on rocky forest roads and not just the pounded pavement...
I will be purchasing E rated tires. The truck is a 2012 and the camper will be a 2015.
Or should I cut off my feet and get a Hawk, so I can possibly add a fab aftermarket spare tire swing out bumper. The Grandby upper bunk can be slid out to make a king sized bed too...... Back and forth....any helpful advice would be much appreciated. Thanks
The GVWR is 7,350
The GCWR is either 13,500 or 15,100
The rear GAWR is 3,850
The front GAWR is 3,750
Rear axel ratio is 3.55
I'm concerned about weight and center of gravity. What should I do for suspension upgrades, lift, leveling kits? I also want a longer camper because I'm 6'9" tall and the rollover couch offers more comfort while stealth camping and more storage space. For now it's just me and the dog, but my adventures usually span two or more months and I like stuff. I do plan on traveling on rocky forest roads and not just the pounded pavement...
I will be purchasing E rated tires. The truck is a 2012 and the camper will be a 2015.
Or should I cut off my feet and get a Hawk, so I can possibly add a fab aftermarket spare tire swing out bumper. The Grandby upper bunk can be slid out to make a king sized bed too...... Back and forth....any helpful advice would be much appreciated. Thanks