Trek1

Thanks for the tip on the Roadmaster Active Suspension. It sounds like a great option. Would there be any warranty concerns with installing RAS on a new truck? I was also considering upgrading the OEM shocks to Blistein's.

DieselDawg

If it were me, I would slap some E-Rated Tires on the truck. Since it is a 5er, I would air bag the rear of the truck. I would travel light...with just two adults that should be pretty easy and put most of it near the rear of the trailer.


Before starting I would take my truck with a full tank with whatever gear/passengers you want to carry and go thru the scales. Then you will at least have a starting point...

Trek1

Thanks Diesel Dawg. The delivery time is 10 weeks from receipt of order, so I still have plenty of time to make upgrade decisions.

11screw50

Actual capacity, sure, the axle probably is not the weak link but per the technical specifications, the 8.8 is rated for 3800lb, the 9.75 is rated for either 4100 or 4800 lb (only 4800lb with the 8200 GVWR) at the ground.

and the wheels are rated for 2025lb each, springs are either 3500, 3850, 4220 or 4800 lb (the GRAWR on the sticker will tell you which but the 4800lb springs only come with the 8200GVWR package).

P-rated Goodyear Wranglers have a max load rating of 2601lb each so even if you de-rate them by 10% that is 2340lb each which is more than the springs, wheels and axle are rated to carry according to Ford.

And nothing you add will change the GVWR that is on the sticker...

Not saying it won't work, just saying that it will most likely be over the manufacturer's specified weight limits.

RobertP

Yes nothing will change the sticker, but the tires and springs will up the load of it's got the 9.75 rear end but all I'm saying is u can add the stuff the heavy payload package has if it has a 9.75 reAr end