Truck camper fitment

[Travelheavy25]

I have a f250 ps 1996. It has 8 ft box. It also has a 1ft wide fuel tank against the cab leaving me 7ft. Do I need to take tank out? (not wanting to) the camper is a 11ft

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Yes! But you need to remove the 250 with a 350 as part of the conversion.

You may want to put it on a scale to verify that statement, but if it isn't made of balsa that will be your conclusion as well.

 

[Chargerman]

The simple answer. Yes

 

[Travelheavy25]

Yes! But you need to remove the 250 with a 350 as part of the conversion.

You may want to put it on a scale to verify that statement, but if it isn't made of balsa that will be your conclusion as well.

What does any of that even mean?

 

[Rosy]

What does any of that even mean?

Seems pretty self explanatory to me. He's saying you don't have enough truck for a camper that big.

 

[Travelheavy25]

Seems pretty self explanatory to me. He's saying you don't have enough truck for a camper

 

[Travelheavy25]

You're kidding right? This truck has pulled a 40ft triple axle Royals International 5th wheel. 19k pounds empty. I take that comment as someone that doesn't know what a OBS Ford 7.3 Powerstroke can do. Plz educate. Simple question was, will it fit. 8ft box is a 8ft box is a 8ft box. Sorry I asked!!

 

[Rosy]

You're kidding right? This truck has pulled a 40ft triple axle Royals International 5th wheel. 19k pounds empty. I take that comment as someone that doesn't know what a OBS Ford 7.3 Powerstroke can do. Plz educate. Simple question was, will it fit. 8ft box is a 8ft box is a 8ft box. Sorry I asked!!

Just because it can do it doesn't mean it should. What's the payload capacity of your truck and what's the loaded (wet) weight of the camper?

 

[Chargerman]

Pulling weight vs. payload weight are two different things. Leave that tank in place and drop the camper on it and watch it put the rear suspension right on the snubbers

 

[Travelheavy25]

Agree, but the tounge weight on that fifth wheel is more then this campers intire weight. I'm understanding the jist of what you all are saying. If i get this or another big camper I will remove. Reluctantly though, i like having 70+ gallons. Thanks guys

 

[Chargerman]

The difference is that your pin weight for the trailer is ahead of the rear wheels and a lot more of the weight of the slide in is behind the wheels. I think it’s highly likely that you will need air bags to achieve a ride height that you will like and feel comfortable with.

 

[Travelheavy25]

It's becoming sadly obvious the tank should go. Amazing what 1ft can do. I'm thinking maybe go with a smaller 5th wheel. The camper is ideal for what we will be doing. Dragging a trailer is just another bunch of bearings and tires to deal with. Just want for quick golf weekends and lake camping. 3 or 4 times a year. Thanks again!!