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[rando]

Not sure why my photo link isn't working.....

[takesiteasy]

 

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This brings me to the question - how much of the weight of a camper on a tacoma ends up on the front axel? 

 

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I'm guessing the answer will vary quite a bit depending on your setup. On my setup (shell camper, access cab long bed) the additional weight ends up pretty much on the rear axle. Only about 40 pounds goes to the front. It might be different on your setup. It might make sense to wait and weigh the truck and camper after you get it. Most weight scales will give you separate axle weights. FWIW, here's a link to my weight report: http://travelswithro...per-weight.html

[rando]

I'm guessing the answer will vary quite a bit depending on your setup. On my setup (shell camper, access cab long bed) the additional weight ends up pretty much on the rear axle. Only about 40 pounds goes to the front. It might be different on your setup. It might make sense to wait and weigh the truck and camper after you get it. Most weight scales will give you separate axle weights. FWIW, here's a link to my weight report: http://travelswithro...per-weight.html

Thanks for the data!   I agree it will change somewhat with the setup, but it seems unlikely that we will have an extra 300lb on the front axel.   Waiting also seems like a good idea.

[WrongDirection]

Rando, did you feel the need to get a custom leaf pack or are you content with the OME dakar + AAL + air bags?

[rando]

So far I have been happy with the OME Dakar with the extra leaf and airbags.  I have noticed a little bit of asymmetrical settling now that I have 12,000 miles on this set up.   Both the Tacoma and the FWC have most of the heavy stuff on the drivers side, which has lead to a slight lean - however with 25 psi in the drivers side and 10 psi in the passengers side air bag it levels out.   

 

Our Fleet came in heavier than advertised, so we are pretty careful with extra weight in the camper and use lighter weight equipment and only carry what we are using on that trip.   So far we have had no weight related issues. 

Edited by rando, 07 December 2017 - 09:20 PM.

[Squatch]

OME makes shims for that for both the coils and leaves last I looked.

Edited by Squatch, 07 December 2017 - 11:33 PM.

[Roaming_Eagle]

Running OME HD Dakars + Fox 2.0 Shocks + Fox 700lb Coilovers+ E rated Tires, I also removed the front rubber bumpers to move the weight as far forward as possible. The Eagle is on fulltime and the truck sits level.