4 x 4 and Camper

[Regcabguy]

I think the camper exerts much more leverage to the frame than equal weight loaded in the bed. The point of dual rear wheels is emergency manuevers will be absorbed and stabilized to a much larger degree with a wider track. Somebody coming straight on to you is going to produce a kneejerk reaction and your natural reaction is to turn the wheel and at a high rate of speed,my srw is going to roll compared to a dually. Daily,I see overloaded srw's slowing down dramatically for corners,while it's just another day for the wider tracked dually's.

 

[fkovalski]

I think the camper exerts much more leverage to the frame than equal weight loaded in the bed. The point of dual rear wheels is emergency manuevers will be absorbed and stabilized to a much larger degree with a wider track. Somebody coming straight on to you is going to produce a kneejerk reaction and your natural reaction is to turn the wheel and at a high rate of speed,my srw is going to roll compared to a dually. Daily,I see overloaded srw's slowing down dramatically for corners,while it's just another day for the wider tracked dually's.

I agree with your resoning. The disclaimer on DC's part could be from a liability standpoint for the scenerio you state. BUT... . I have the diclaimer on mine, but the identical truck that I used for a week while mine was in the shop did allow for a camper.

 

[Grizzly]

I do not know if that was ever determined. What does a camper have to do with frame cracking as long as it is within payload limits. A pound of camper still equals a pound of cargo. The truck does not know what it is hauling.

I have to agree with Bajabob on this. A pound of camper is not the same as a pound of cargo. Campers are top heavy and can lean side to side causing more stress on one side of the frame, suspension and rear tires, which is why a dually is more beneficial for top heavy loads. A truck most definitely knows what it is hauling. If we could install stress monitors on each side of the frame, we'd be in for a big learning experience.

 

[69RoadRunner]

A truck most definitely knows what it is hauling. If we could install stress monitors on each side of the frame, we'd be in for a big learning experience.

I feel your pain.