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Just read that someone didn't recommend a weight distribution hitch for an extension. Interesting. Could you explain? I think I see a reason but just looking to be more educated on this. Is it because it could bend or kink the bar?
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Maybe the 18' bar could work. I think it would get me to 24" inches and 4" of the trailer would go under the camper. Just concerned the jack body and handle could hit camper
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Miguel951 wrote:jimh406- Thank you for your response and link to include pictures. I agree I need to determine length, and good call on getting a 2.5"-3" hitch. tongue weight is what it is in this scenario as the rzr barely fits. Thanks again
3” hitch is a waste. Idfk why Ford even started that fiasco. Maybe to detract from other shortcomings? Lol. They’re not rated for any more than the 2.5s. And also only on the 2017+ models I think?
The old chassis was the same frame from 99-16 so an OE 2.5 should fit. Maybe bolt up?
Good luck. Hope it all works for ya.
Now that you’ve shown you’re looking at it in detail, it’s a different story. None of us knew what your mystery camper was/is until now.
Still depends how stout it is. I’m not paranoid of putting some weight on the tailgate like some here. Nor am I worried about working the rest of the truck to its abilities.
Have to remember most folks here are campers not mechanics and or folks who know and work trucks like mules. So what you’re doing seems really far fetched to them.
Not sayin you won’t have some issues or hopefully just a few challenges but you’re not all wet like it first seemed.
2016 Ram 2500, MotorOps.ca EFIlive tuned, 5” turbo back, 6" lift on 37s
2017 Heartland Torque T29 - Sold.
Couple of Arctic Fox TCs - Sold
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Well maybe not. That 18" extension is maxed out at 3500 lbs 350 TW
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Let me give this another shot. I can see how having all the details could help in providing the right direction. my apologies there.
Goal: For truck to be able to carry camper, tow trailer w/ rzr behind.
Plan: Best case scenario- (If needed) 2.5” hitch with 24” (from pin hole to pin hole) Curt Extension Bar- specs: 6K max/ 600 lbs TW regular or 8K max/800 TW W/ WD hitch. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00537ESCQ/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1. and run an Easy lift V5 weight distribution hitch (12” long from pinhole to ball).
Camper sticks out 28” from the Hitch receiver.
Truck:
2003 F-250 4X4 V10, crew cab, 6.75’ bed.
Specs: GVWR 8,800lbs. Front GAWR= 4400 lbs and Rear GAWR= 6,084 W/LT235/85R16E Tires and rim. 2’ OEM Hitch V5 (W/ WDH 12,500 max/ 1,250 TW W/O WDH 5000 max/ 500 TW)
Upgrades:
overload spring (stock)
rear firestone airbags (drill into frame type)
1 3/8” rear sway bar
Tires-Firestone transforce HT (LT275/70R18) on 2022 OEM rims. Load range E (Max load 3,640 lbs @80 PSI) (which is what I run them at)
Real-time pressure/ heat tire sensors
planned Upgrades:
Wedge under overload spring
lower point of contact for overload bumpers
Camper:
2003 Elkhorn LT 9D
Specs: 2,070 LBS, W/136L of H20, 20lbs propane tank, fridge. No bottom bumper. Exterior measurements (10’ bottom, 17’ top, 96’ wide, 90” tall)
*NOTES: CG seems to be in front of axle (freshwater tanks, fridge, LP, Battery, water heater.
Trailer and RZR
12’ x 77’ flatbed trailer, Single axle, w/ elec brakes, hand jack 10” from ball receiver.
Xp1k4 Turbo. Loaded with the front end first, the motor in back.
According to this video, tongue weight is 600 lbs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltMgL4t6N1I)
I expect the trailer and rzr to weigh 3.5K LBS but that's a guestimate.
Worth noting:
I’ve heard the recommendation that some of the trailer can go under the camper and that the hitch extension doesn't necessarily need to stick past the camper. the thing to note is that the trailer jack and handle is 10” from the ball receiver and stick up high enough that it could hit the tailgate. I can consider removing and buying a smaller side frame jack if this solves some problems.
I agree I need to get the camper weighed.
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Grit dog
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Now that you posted a pic, either that camper ain’t 10’ long or that’s a long bed.
10’ camper would be sticking 3-1/2” out the back of that short bed.
I’ll assume the half pic of the truck bed ain’t hiding an 8’ bed?
You don’t need even need the tailgate unless the camper is flimsy. And if it ain’t, then it’s not putting any real weight on it anyways. Unless you have it shimmed up on the tailgate.
There’s nothing wrong with that setup and much to do about nothing.
Our old camper stuck out about a foot further and I used an 18” extension with multiple trailers.
Keep your hitch receiver for now and figure out how it fits with the jack or put a fold up jack on the trailer.
Don’t worry about c of g of the camper, nor your tongue weight.
Now don’t go and say that camper is on someone else’s long bed or you’re back in the same boat mostly…lol.
And communication skillz are important…
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And yeah weigh the camper because there’s no way it’s only a little over 2klb, but it’s nowhere near 4k unless you have it crammed full of heavy ****.
Regardless. You’re fine
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