I did alot of searching on this before posting, and never got the specific answers I was after, so I apologize if this has been covered and I couldn't find the post. I have a 2002 Toyota Tacoma TRD V6 and am interested in putting a FWC Eagle or ATC (not sure the model - BOBCAT?) camper on it.
It sounds like these would be the best modifications:
1. New Deaver leaf spring pack (10 leaf?),
2. 10 ply tires (need new wheels?)
3. New shocks and struts (5100s?) I had new billstein HDs installed last year but they already feel blown
Here are my questions -
1. Will my truck handle the camper OK with those 3 mods or would I need further mods (brake changes, etc.)
2. Will it be drive-able without the camper loaded? It is my daily driver
3. What are realistic estimates on how much each of these mods will cost?
I would consider shell models to save weight - I don't really need a sink or stove, but a furnace would be nice. I generally DO have alot of crap when I go on a trip - coolers, will be towing a light raft, somtimes even an old honda xl175 on the tongue of the trailer (which actually weighs like 250+lbs!), but I would be willing to make some changes. I just don't even know if this setup would work, or I should wait look at getting a bigger truck down the road. Any help will be appreciated.
It sounds like these would be the best modifications:
1. New Deaver leaf spring pack (10 leaf?),
2. 10 ply tires (need new wheels?)
3. New shocks and struts (5100s?) I had new billstein HDs installed last year but they already feel blown
Here are my questions -
1. Will my truck handle the camper OK with those 3 mods or would I need further mods (brake changes, etc.)
2. Will it be drive-able without the camper loaded? It is my daily driver
3. What are realistic estimates on how much each of these mods will cost?
I would consider shell models to save weight - I don't really need a sink or stove, but a furnace would be nice. I generally DO have alot of crap when I go on a trip - coolers, will be towing a light raft, somtimes even an old honda xl175 on the tongue of the trailer (which actually weighs like 250+lbs!), but I would be willing to make some changes. I just don't even know if this setup would work, or I should wait look at getting a bigger truck down the road. Any help will be appreciated.