Weight Capacity ATC camper question

[Rider4]

I just got a 2022 F150 4wd, 4dr truck that has the max tow package. For those unfamiliar, it has a heavy duty rear axle, 3rd leaf spring (overload), and other towing features that are mainly geared toward towing a trailer. I have a ATC Ocelot camper, purchased as a shell and has a fridge, 2 batteries and bench made of 1/2 birch. All this to say it's still pretty lightweight best guess would be 825lbs.

Is anyone running a similar setup? Did you end up wanting/needing airbags?

 

[Jon R]

I don’t have an F150, but I’ll bet that 825 lbs is only 50-60% of its payload rating, in which case I would try it as is before making any changes.

 

[Rider4]

I don’t have an F150, but I’ll bet that 825 lbs is only 50-60% of its payload rating, in which case I would try it as is before making any changes.

That was kinda my thought. Payload per Ford specs is stated at 3200lbs (which I'm sure is a bloated number).

 

[Jon R]

That was kinda my thought. Payload per Ford specs is stated at 3200lbs (which I'm sure is a bloated number).

I’ll bet the 1000 to 1200 lbs that camper will weigh when fully loaded for a long trip will just load the truck to the point where it rides nicely.

 

[goinoregon]

i think you are fine. i had a 15 gmc with an ocelot shell with similar outfitting, and it worked great . with 200w of solar the battery did fine in summer to keep fridge/freezer going.

 

[hotrodmex]

That was kinda my thought. Payload per Ford specs is stated at 3200lbs (which I'm sure is a bloated number).

Your actually payload for your complete factory build is on a sticker on the door jamb. For a 4 door 4wd it will be about 1700-1900lbs.

With my (22 F150 4x4, Crew Cab 6.5' bed) 1920 lbs payload, and an Ocelot shell (800lbs), I found that fully loaded for a trip I was over that number. Yes, air springs helped (I went with the Logiq kit), but without them it did do ok.

 

[Taku]

Ran an Ocelot on a 2005 Tundra with airbags only additional. Built it out and it weighed in about 1000#. Worked fine for the seven years we had it - some hard braking to avoid animals went fine and the ride with an additional Hellwig swaybar was great. You should be fine with your setup

 

[Rider4]

Your actually payload for your complete factory build is on a sticker on the door jamb. For a 4 door 4wd it will be about 1700-1900lbs.

With my (22 F150 4x4, Crew Cab 6.5' bed) 1920 lbs payload, and an Ocelot shell (800lbs), I found that fully loaded for a trip I was over that number. Yes, air springs helped (I went with the Logiq kit), but without them it did do ok.

I’ve got the max tow package which raises the payload a lot more than the standard F150. Camper loaded takes my suspension to a level setting so no bags needed. Drove it 13 hours from CO to CA and all it does is make it ride smoother.

 

[Wyo4Life]

I’ve got the max tow package which raises the payload a lot more than the standard F150. Camper loaded takes my suspension to a level setting so no bags needed. Drove it 13 hours from CO to CA and all it does is make it ride smoother.

What is your truck's payload? (See sticker on driver door pillar). Next, what does your camper weigh fully loaded? You should be just fine as long as your payload is more than the weight of your camper, which in your case, it clearly should be. I doubt you will need any kind of modifications like Timbrens, Torklift Stableloads or air bags. But, I would drive it for a while before making any decisions on doing anything to your truck.

 

[GVWRLOL]

I thought so also, but not so much. It's closer to 2000 lbs but you should be good anyway. My tundra is rated at 1200 lbs of payload, my camper is closer to 1500 and it rides just fine. I will say that regardless of payload the Roadmaster RAS system is a bad mamajamma, like a sway bar on steroids