Modifying your Half Ton Truck for a Truck Camper like the Cirrus 620

[@psalwasser]

Big believer in bilstein front and rear shocks. Michelin ltx high range truck tires. Add a leaf rear spring kits, in addition to the sumo springs.

[@scottmattson6606]

I would also look at your tires. If they are stock, then they are probably 4 ply P rated tires that will not hold up well to the load, and will contribute to the squishy feel on curves. I would suggest a load E rated 10 ply tire for piece of mind.

[@jrl507]

I have a the same Supercab model 2020 with 1940Lb payload. I added sumo springs, sway bar and Bilstein shocks and E rated tires you will need the heavier sidewalls. This has worked well for my Lance 805 camper But It was modified to achieve a dry weight of 1250 lbs. All loaded up I am right at payload. I am getting 18-19 MPG. I would sat the tire upgrade is mandatory

[@origamibonsaiforum]

Which engine do you have?

[@jrl507]

3.5 EB

[@donkeyballs3307]

If u drive a 2 door pickup truck with an 8 foot box ,4x4 ,v-8 ,u wouldn't have to worry about it, its the 4 door pickup that ruins all your hauling abilities

[@jaspurr6173]

And is yours made out of Aluminum?...I don't think so.

[@wrongway100]

You got to remember too if you raise the back end of your truck not going to be level and you're going to have to level it by raising the front end every time you park

[@wrongway100]

I also have a half ton Silverado Texas edition with 20 inch tires I haven't had any problem with it doing any swaying or anything I know I could use the Sumo Springs I have looked at those but Chevrolet already put something similar on there so I didn't worry about it

[@conniefox8044]

Great info. Thanks. I'm getting a truck camper soon! :)

[@DanielClementYoga]

Nice and straightforward, thanks!

[@propwash66]

I did air bags that it would help with both sag and sway, it did not ended up having to put on the helping rear sway bar

[@KevinCollins1423]

My concern is there is less then 300 pounds payload capacity left, subtract out the weight of the sumo springs , a couple of adults, Bob the puppy and I’d guess you’d be overweight with a dry camper.

[@dgrfsthrgsergwrtghasefq]

No water, no propane, no food, no extra cloths, no grey tank condense and no extra passengers and he might be within the maxed out load range for that vehicle although the tires still look questionable as to the load index.

[@gunsandrotors8704]

The camper is 1800 pounds wet. Anything additional and hes overweight.. it should be on a 3/4 or 1 ton gasser and call it a day.

[@thisoldrv]

The F150 has up to a 2800 lb payload depending on configuration. The truck is plenty strong to support the 620. I bolstered the suspension. It rides and handles well; better than ANY RV I have ever owned. Thank you for opinion! www.reddit.com/r/f150/comments/qjdow3/sexiest_thing_about_the_upgrade_from_an_18_xlt/

[@cnydmj0321]

He shows us his gvw sticker and tells ud 1782. He's overweight before even getting in the truck himself​@thisoldrv

[@lifeaftereverything4986]

Typical of most people with 1/2 ton trucks… my truck drives great and it’s plenty powerful blah blah blah. But in an emergency situation none of that talk matters. You’re obviously over payload on that truck with the camper and in an emergency situation the truck isn’t going to be safe. You need a bigger truck with more payload. Just because it can carry the dry weight means nothing. It’s the wet weight with all your stuff, water, passengers, etc that matters. The Cirrus 620 should be on a 3/4 ton truck.

[@slmjake]

Congratulations on your truck and camper! I look forward to details on how it handles and mpgs and how you actually like the camper! I have had truck campers and a nifty class C serro scotty on a Ram 3500 chassis back in the day. Learned from all of that. Thinking my next truck will either be an F150 WITH the Heavy Duty Payload Package or a 350/3500. Still thinking about that. In terms of a camper either an Alaskan 7.0 or something like a Lance 825 if i go to q HD rig. Anyhow Merry Christmas and look forward to more videos on your setup!

[@outcast1189]

Tourklift stable loads may also work for you

[@ramalama9030]

If you are at the limit of the truck ( bed weight) .......it might be hard traveling through the mountains? I have seen 1500 trucks struggle with a camper on the back.

[@slmjake]

Hi sir did you make any videos on truck mpgs with camper on and handling etc?

[@propwash66]

That was hellwig rear sway bar

[@javierhb2547]

5.5 or 6.5 bed?

[@thisoldrv]

6.5

[@jstokely2]

Where did you get your ladder that attaches to your tailgate?

[@thisoldrv]

There's a link in the description.

[@glennheckmann8536]

A 250

[@thisoldrv]

Why not an F550 instead?

[@jaspurr6173]

Strange, he thought the 'Truck' is made of Aluminum what an idiot!

[@thisoldrv]

You might want to look it up.

[@stevenmc56]

If you have to modify your truck too take a camper it is overloaded and you are asking for trouble

[@thisoldrv]

Thanks for your opinion. Interestingly my truck drives with the camper on it better than any RV I have ever owned. So something's working right.

[@irishcanuck9489]

I have a Silverado, double cab short box 4x4, payload 1786, good new tires, diff serviced, airbags installed. I bought a Travel lite 625 (2019) weighs 1300. Took out microwave, never use one, has 3way fridge/ freezer, roof air conditioner, 11 gal water tank, 20lb propane, portapotti in cupboard, 6 gal hot water tank, no grey tank.. I travel with minimal, lightl stuff, and never fill water tank for travelling, carry 1 gal fresh drinking water. My camper rides well, no problems, live in Canada and mostly off road camp by lakes, rivers, streams and use it for hunting (someone else carries in their truck the deer, moose..) .