Dumb Question - Camper Package
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From the 2016 source book:
Camper Package — Front springs/GAWR will be selected 2 upgrades higher than standard computer selection on 4x2 models and 1 upgrade higher than standard computer selection on 4x4 models;
F-250 Pickup (5) Auxiliary rear spring included with Camper Package and Heavy-Service Package for Pickup Box Delete only (4x2 Gasoline 172.4"; 4x2 Diesel 137.0" and 141.8").
F-250 Pickup (5) Auxiliary rear spring included with Camper Package and Heavy-Service Package for Pickup Box Delete only (4x2 Gasoline 172.4"; 4x2 Diesel 137.0" and 141.8").
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The Camper Package includes extra heavy service front springs on 4x2 (2 up upgrade above the spring, computer selected as a consequence of options chosen. Not included if maximum springs have been computer selected as standard equipment), heavy service front springs on 4x4 (5200# on my truck) (1 up upgrade above the spring computer selected as a consequence of options chosen. Not included if maximum springs have been computer selected as standard equipment), rear auxiliary springs (F-250 only),(6100# on my truck.) rear stabilizer bar (SRW only), and slide-in camper certification.
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This " Camper Package" will be used to tow a Coleman 262 BHS - 32' total lenght, 5900# dry with approx 800# tounge dry, as well as a 650# atv in the back. Ready to go hunting/camping/fishing we will be around 7000# trailer and 2000# payload.
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My last truck was a 2014 f250 without camper package and did not feel like the 2016 with the package. My 2 cents....
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Camper Package Springs vs Standard Springs
Question: Does the Camper Package with stiffer springs change the unloaded ride characteristics vs the standard spring package?
I have a choice between 2 vehicles are one with the camper package on the local lot and one without that is 100 miles away.
I will be towing 9-10K TT plus gear in truck.
I have a choice between 2 vehicles are one with the camper package on the local lot and one without that is 100 miles away.
I will be towing 9-10K TT plus gear in truck.
Cargo Master
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From: West Virginia
Question: Does the Camper Package with stiffer springs change the unloaded ride characteristics vs the standard spring package?
I have a choice between 2 vehicles are one with the camper package on the local lot and one without that is 100 miles away.
I will be towing 9-10K TT plus gear in truck.
I have a choice between 2 vehicles are one with the camper package on the local lot and one without that is 100 miles away.
I will be towing 9-10K TT plus gear in truck.
They will increase cargo capacity, but you may not need that much CC.
The first thing I'd do is compare the CC of both trucks. It is possible the regular spring model has more CC due to fewer options, etc.
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I have 2 MY16 trucks to choose from:
1. The truck with the camper package doesn't have a sunroof (Lariat Interior with just the Nav). A plus for me.
2. The other one a is a full Lariat Ultimate Package with Nav & Sunroof.
After you change out the camper package to have 20" wheels they are within $500 of each other.
I would prefer the headroom over the sunroof, but if the unloaded ride is harsher, then I guess I will be giving up on some headroom and taking the non-camper package.
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I've always thought of sun roofs as a leak waiting to happen. My 2007 Lariat has no sun roof and came with the caper package. If I recall, the truck had a more-level stance than those without, but it's been many years since I ran a stock suspension.