Slide in truck camper, will it handle it?
06-02-2012, 08:04 AM
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did my first lil trip, 420 miles.Ordered bags, will try that, then maybe helwig bar if I feel it needs it. 14.4 mpg at 65 mph is that about right? was getting about 20.5 exact same trip empty, about 70- 75 though.
On another note, I've had big problems ordering online from rv web sights! why is that?
On another note, I've had big problems ordering online from rv web sights! why is that?
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06-03-2012, 07:06 AM
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Neverhme, my apologies but I missed your comment from before about troubles ordering from RV websites. What site did you order from or try to order from? What kind of troubles did you have?
06-03-2012, 05:05 PM
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neverhme, I have a lance 845 that I bought when I had my 2002 short bed quad cab. I used it for years without issue, but when I weighed in fully loaded I found I was about 400lbs overweight. I had installed timbrens after the first trip, and it cut out the body roll tremendously. Air bags should do the same and more, as you can level the load again. I never had an issue braking, but I always drove conservatively and down shifted more than usual. Once I realized I was actually overweight, I started dumping my tanks each time I left the campgrounds, travelled with only about 5 gallons in the freshwater tank, and learned to pack lighter. I traded the 2002 (started rusting away from all the crap the northeast states use for melting ice) for a 2009 3500, and really enjoy the exhaust brake. I am sure you will be fine with your driving experience, but I recommend adding a brake if you can, it really gives you confidence on the other side of a long pull. Good luck and enjoy the TC, they are the only way to travel!
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