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Gentlemen.
Picked up a ‘00 350 last fall for our camper. 93k km on it, V10. 4100 lb payload.
Previous owner owner only had a camper on it and that’s my plan for it. Original springs were bagged out so decided to have the Dayton 43-1263HD springs installed rather than mess about with the stock rates springs and various additions such as airbags etc. I’ve had airbags on previous rigs and they serve a purpose, but this rig will only have a camper on it.
So dropped the camper in (‘20 Adventurer 86FB) and still rides quite high.
Looking for any thoughts on my ride height. Should I drop a leaf (possible?), maybe get a slightly lighter spring? Get a front level kit or stiffer front leafs? Maybe it’s just fine.
In the image, the camper is unloaded, no water, no nothing just batteries.
It actually ride really nice this way. Still have the stock sway bar installed. Camper is 2685 lbs dry.
Thanks for the input.
My inclination as well. 5-600 lbs in there would drop it down for sure.
You'll find that extra 5-600 lbs really quick, and another 15-1600 to go along with it, and don't forget about the hitch weight if you plan to tow a boat or toy.
It appears you're trying to adjust the loaded height by swapping spring assemblies. This can be difficult at best, but this is without considering that the weight is variable. The best way to maintain a desired height with different loads and balances would be to have springs that hold most of the weight and airbags that support the rest. Then adjust air bag pressure as needed. For "most of the weight", the air bags will likely have a minimum pressure specification. you'd want to figure out rear axle minimum weight, then subtract however much the air bags would hold at their minimum pressure, then select springs that are the next capacity lighter than that. Then, you will be running the air bags at their minimum plus a little to start, and just add air as needed as you add weight.
Appreciate the input.
Turns out that with the empty camper on board, she’s riding just slightly lower than she was empty with the old B springs in it.
So, as this will be my new “empty weight” or tare weight, I’ll load her up and see how it shakes out. Largest load I’ll bet tow is either my 21’ Freighter canoe or my 3 place skidoo trailer in winter. Nothing crazy.
Have to put in a new spare tire hoist and rotate it as I can’t access the spare with the campers drain set up.
