my40

I have a truck camper that weights about 1300 pounds. I am using a 2013 F-150 to haul it. Have tried air shocks and do not like them. Any other options for the rear suspension.

mark waller

Timbrens

Adrenlin

I'm assuming you are talking about a slide-in camper, correct?

What's your max. payload? With you and a spouse in the vehicle, and the camper installed, you may possibly be over the limit. If that's the case, you are only masking the issue. Overloaded, is overloaded.

With that being said, I've never used them or any other suspension aid, but several people swear by Timbren.

RedAggie03

I run SuperSprings, but have also read good things about Timbrens.

But #1 priority is check that you are within your payload limits.

smokeywren

Yeah, Timbren has a special extra-heavy-duty rear suspension enhancement system (SES) add-on using "rubber springs" designed specifically for F-150s hauling of a slide-in camper. The part number for your F-150 is FRTT1504E.
http://timbren.com/products-page/ses/FRTT1504E/


List price about $310. Available on-line for about $215.
http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/fr1504...FUpNfgodUE4EXQ


Timbren also has a coupla other slightly-different part numbers that are not as heavy duty, and they also include "150" in the part number.


Note that any legitimate suspension enhancement system you buy will include the caveat that you should never exceed the GVWR of your F-150. I suspect your F-150 will be overloaded with your camper. The Timbrens will mask the symptoms of being overloaded, but you'll still be overloaded.

acadianbob

A rear anti-roll bar will do wonders for the handling of your truck with a slide-in camper. Hellwig makes a great one. It transforms the truck.

PerryB

For purposes of this discussion I'm going to answer the direct question and not get into payload/axle ratings. Air shocks are garbage. Air BAGS are a whole different thing. Coupled with a good set of shocks (Bilstein, KYB etc.) Its the way to go in myopinion. They're adjustable to changing load conditions and don't affect the unloaded ride quality when deflated.

jeffinthebag

Torklift Stable loads. Pretty popular with 3/4 and 1 ton pickups. Google it and check out the reviews for f150's. The one on YouTube compares Torklifts to airbags on a UHaul rental. They just preload the helper spring.
I haven't tried them before but I have used then Supersprings and timbrens on my current and previous Fords and I was happy. You could even use the combination of them. Supersprings+timbrens, Timbren+torklift stable loads. I'm just not a fan of airbags, I just want something never to fuss or adjust so that's why I never went with airbags.