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Mar 22, 2002 | 11:57 PM

#16

lodihoseman

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From: Ripon USA

Camper Package

>4x4x4x4
>
> Source,FOMOCO 2002 RV and Trailer Towing Guide.
>Camper package F-250/350.(option code 532)
>Heavy service front springs(200 lb.upgrade over springs
>computer selected based on options ordered.not included if
>maximum springs alredy selected)
>Rear stabilizer bar(SRW models)
>Slide in camper certification
>
> If you have the snow plow package the max.springs are
>already installed.Don't know if max.springs are already
>installed with the diesel option.
>
>Hope this helps.

Max front springs do come standard with the diesel option. The diesel engine is a lot heavier than the gas.

Mar 23, 2002 | 09:37 AM

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NoMo

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>Does anyone know how much higher the blocks are with the
>"Camper Package"?

The camper package does NOT come with any kind of special rear blocks. All it consists of is higher-rated front springs, a rear "overload" spring, a rear anti-sway bar and most importantly, a camper certification slip. Although, it sounds like the extra rear spring is now standard equipment on all SD.

But, to answer your question (kind of), the rear block size is roughly 2" for F250s and 4" for F350s. The blocks can be interchanged if you want to raise/lower the rear of your truck. :-)

Mar 23, 2002 | 09:41 AM

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NoMo

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We seem to be getting some options confused. The snowplow pkg is not the same as the max FAWR package. The snowplow pkg comes with springs rated at 6000 lbs. The max FAWR pkg comes with springs rated at 5200 lbs. I don't know if all diesel-powered trucks come with the 5200 lbs springs, but I know for sure that they don't come with the 6000 lb snowplow pkg springs.

Mar 25, 2002 | 10:42 AM

#19

Quikirk

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From: Mountaintop USA

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>>NoMo, apparently you trk didn't come with the rear
>>stabilizer. I have an apr 1 build date and I didn't order
>>the camper pkg either. Was this much of a job to install
>>the rear stabilizer? Does it affect wheel alignment in any
>>way? Thanks, Kirk
>
>My truck has the HD Front Suspension Pkg so it did not come
>with a rear anti-sway bar. I ordered a Hellwig bar from
>Summit and installed it by myself using simple hand tools.
>Pretty easy job and made a HUGE difference in handling...
>especially when towing the travel trailer. There is no
>change to alignment.

Hey NoMo.....I got the sway bar from Summit. Looks nice....heavy duty. Now if I only had the trk

You didn't have to drill the frame for the mounting plate did you, or are there a set of holes in the right location. Thanks

Mar 25, 2002 | 10:59 AM

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NoMo

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No drilling, modifications or fabrication was nesessary. Everything fit perfectly.

Mar 28, 2002 | 07:25 PM

#21

Crocodile

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My father and I each have 2001 SD's. Mine's a 350, his a 250.
I thought the camper pkg was responsible for the higher blocks, but NoMo might be right, because his is a 3/4, and mines a one ton.

Jul 31, 2002 | 06:57 PM

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Yeti

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Jul 31, 2002 | 08:18 PM

#23

MNCamper

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For 1999, the F-350 4x4 had a Trailer Tow Package (531) option and a Camper Package (532) option. It looks like they both had a front stabilizer bar, but the Camper Package added a rear stabilizer bar and 'Aux rear springs'.

I am wondering how hard it would be (for an experienced do-it-yourselfer) and how much it would cost to add the rear stab bar and aux rear springs to an F-350 with the Trailer Tow Package.

Are the aftermarket (e.g. Hellwig) bars better/cheaper than OEM?