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Camper
So I found a free camper (just in time for hunting season 
), and I'm wandering will my F-150 be capable of hauling this? It wouldn't be an every day haul, maybe 3-5 times a year, biggest trip being hunting, about 500 miles round trip. The camper was previously on a short bed, so I know length will not be an issue, but idk about weight. Anyone in my family who has a camper also has a 350, and hauls a boat. So, in your opinion, would I be able to put it on my truck, or should I start scrambling for a 250 / 350?
), and I'm wandering will my F-150 be capable of hauling this? It wouldn't be an every day haul, maybe 3-5 times a year, biggest trip being hunting, about 500 miles round trip. The camper was previously on a short bed, so I know length will not be an issue, but idk about weight. Anyone in my family who has a camper also has a 350, and hauls a boat. So, in your opinion, would I be able to put it on my truck, or should I start scrambling for a 250 / 350?
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Be weary of free things. Lol.
A camper should be fine so long as it fits the length of your bed.
I would definitely get a pair of helper springs no matter what.
If you have blown out leaf spring bushings, id replace them before putting on a camper.
A camper should be fine so long as it fits the length of your bed.
I would definitely get a pair of helper springs no matter what.
If you have blown out leaf spring bushings, id replace them before putting on a camper.
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This is dumb.
You ask about a camper if it can fit or what not. No pictures, weight or description. How in the world should we know? You've got a pickup for Petes sake. You decide. These F150's are capable of doing more than driving you to yoga class and picking up groceries.
You ever hear of "payload" or "Half-Ton"? Do you know why they call it a half ton when it weights 3 tons? Let me learn you a thing. It's cause you can typically handle at least 1000 pounds of "payload" in cab and bed.
Here, this site has the actual numbers depending on your cab config and extras: http://www.fordf150.net/specs/02f150.php
You ask about a camper if it can fit or what not. No pictures, weight or description. How in the world should we know? You've got a pickup for Petes sake. You decide. These F150's are capable of doing more than driving you to yoga class and picking up groceries.
You ever hear of "payload" or "Half-Ton"? Do you know why they call it a half ton when it weights 3 tons? Let me learn you a thing. It's cause you can typically handle at least 1000 pounds of "payload" in cab and bed.
Here, this site has the actual numbers depending on your cab config and extras: http://www.fordf150.net/specs/02f150.php
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This is dumb.
You ask about a camper if it can fit or what not. No pictures, weight or description. How in the world should we know? You've got a pickup for Petes sake. You decide. These F150's are capable of doing more than driving you to yoga class and picking up groceries.
You ever hear of "payload" or "Half-Ton"? Do you know why they call it a half ton when it weights 3 tons? Let me learn you a thing. It's cause you can typically handle at least 1000 pounds of "payload" in cab and bed.
Here, this site has the actual numbers depending on your cab config and extras: http://www.fordf150.net/specs/02f150.php
You ask about a camper if it can fit or what not. No pictures, weight or description. How in the world should we know? You've got a pickup for Petes sake. You decide. These F150's are capable of doing more than driving you to yoga class and picking up groceries.
You ever hear of "payload" or "Half-Ton"? Do you know why they call it a half ton when it weights 3 tons? Let me learn you a thing. It's cause you can typically handle at least 1000 pounds of "payload" in cab and bed.
Here, this site has the actual numbers depending on your cab config and extras: http://www.fordf150.net/specs/02f150.php
Yes, I have heard of half-ton, but did you stop to think maybe I am asking this because I don't know how much an average camper weighs? Or what else I might need to do to my truck to make it work?
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Are helper springs the really stiff ones so that your truck does not "squat" as much when you put weight in it?
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If there are leaks, check for black mold and see if your feet can stamp through the flooring. If they can, it's not free.
Yes helper springs give a stiffer ride to absorb the heavier weight. I went with Roadmaster Active Suspension but have not used them yet. The sales pitch goes something like, "they help you with or without a heavy load and don't make the ride uncomfortable when empty."
No idea yet if it's true.
Yes helper springs give a stiffer ride to absorb the heavier weight. I went with Roadmaster Active Suspension but have not used them yet. The sales pitch goes something like, "they help you with or without a heavy load and don't make the ride uncomfortable when empty."
No idea yet if it's true.
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"Can I haul that camper" calculator. Pretty nifty:
http://www.visualsc.com/tc_calc.htm
10 foot camper will be too much. 8 foot will be fine for a few trips. Find the load range of your tires and see if they are capable. I wouldn't worry about much else for a few trips.
The pickup camper could weigh anywhere from 1200-3000 pounds.
