Slide-in weights?

[Turbo Terry]

In the market for a slide-in camper for my 99-2500. With e- rated tires, Rancho adjustables,and Firestone airbags what is the most total weight Wet I can safely haul. I need some hands on knowledge. Thanks

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99-24V-2500-Laramie-SLT-A/T-LSD-355
All Options except cab lights and carpet-Rino- Prime-Loc-Alcoa wheels-Lund cold front-Factory Tows-DSG Electronic Fast Idle-Mag-Hytec transmission Pan+Rear Diff. Cover -Tekonsha Voyager- VA CPC -Rancho 9000-5000 steering stabalizer - BD exhaust brake - Auto-loc - Astroflex autostart -Bill K. T/C and V/B in tranmission -Prime-Loc removed and hanging in garage-Alaska

 

[LandShark]

Terry: I've put about 50,000 miles on my camper (including two trips to Alaska) since 1995. Measured weight has been between 10,300 and 10,800 pounds. The only 'safety' issue I've had was with the OEM Goodyears coming apart at about 1/2 their tread life (probally from running right at their rated max load). A few years ago I started using a duel wheel setup on the rears and have not had a tire problem since. Check it out at dualwheels.com. I've never seen anyone else with this setup, but it works for me; I do a fair amount of beach camping and off road with the camper. The best setup for tire overload I've seen is the Ricka 19. 5" wheels with 'G' rated tires. If I were to do it over, I would seriously consider the Ricka wheels.

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1995 2500 SLT Club 4x4, auto, 3. 54, 3300 pound Elkhorn slide in camper, AirLift air springs, Ricka dual wheel adapters (used only with the camper on), K&N, DC tow hooks, Rancho RS9000, Hellwig rear sway bar.
110,000 miles and counting.

 

[DocStressor]

I weigh in about the same as LandShark with the camper loaded. I also tow a 3000 lb boat and trailer. No problems. Stock Michelins are still holding up well after almost 30K.

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1999 Quad cab 2500, SB, SLT, 4X4, 5-speed, 3. 54, tow and camper package, Lance 820 camper, Lance cabover stabilizers, Rancho 9000s, Airlift airbags

 

[JRG]

IM ABOUT THE SAME AS LEE, EXCEPT 4000# BOAT/TRAILER. 11. 5 FLEETWOOD LOADED W/GEN AC ECT. (ALSO 4000#) HIGH QUALITY SWAY BAR HELPED ME A GREAT DEAL. WITH THIS WEIGHT I HAVE TO RUN MY BAGS AT PRITTY MUCH MAX. (100 psi)

JRG

[This message has been edited by JRG (edited 03-08-2001). ]

 

[SOLER]

Landshark
How long have you had your Ricka Adapters? Do you have fenders, too? If so, what do you use?
I'm looking at doing a conversion, too, but only for pulling my 32' gooseneck cargo trailer. Like you, I want to convert back when not loaded. My only concern is finding, or fabbing, some tempo fenders.
Thanks.

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Shane Oler
'01 2500 4X4, ETH/6 speed, ISSPRO Pyro (pre-turbo)and Boost Pillar mount, Dark Garnet/Camel, 4" exhaust (still in the box... It's freaking COLD in Oklahoma!), Kenwood deck w/10 disc changer, NON-OEM Infiniti speakers x 4, 10 inch sub, two 150 watt amps, 20K Reese 5er hitch

Other: '70 Olds Vista Cruiser 455 (future resto project)
30' Sandpiper 5er Super Slide bunkhouse(about 10k lbs. )

 

[GRudy]

Hi Terry,
I have a 94 Lance 10'-8" Squire 8000 that has a dry weight of 2900lbs. according to the manufactures tag. With AC, Generater and all my gear I estimate it at 3800 - 4000. I never actually had it weighed. I hauled this for three years on a 3/4 ton chevy truck before I bought my Ram. The chevy handled it fine with Firestone Ride Rites on the rear. Just not enough power for my taste. The Dualy handles it 100% better though. No suspention aids and less sway and side to side motion. Wind is also MUCH less of a problem with the dually.
With the truck at 7000 lbs and the camper at 4000lbs. I'm still maxed out as far as GVW is concerned but you would never know it.

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George, Perry County, PA
99 3500, Reg Cab, 4x4, NV4500, ISB, 4:10,VA box,Putco Boss
running boards, Grover air horns,Westach combo gauge, Intense Blue.