Recommended Tire Load Rating for Truck Bed Camper

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i have a f-350 crew long box diesel. i have a 3800 lb 10 ft pickup camper on it. Do i need F rated tires for the weight approx 12,000 lbs?

asked by: Craig M

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You will not use ST trailer tires or LT (Light Truck) tires for your truck. You will instead want to use passenger (P) tires. The load ratings for passenger tires like what should be used on your truck will be different than the ST (special trailer) tires load rating you were asking about. You will want to check with an automotive tire manufacturer or dealer to assist with your truck tires. You will most likely want passenger (P) tires with the load rating XL for the heavier load.

I've attached an article that helps with the common questions for trailer tires to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

The main reasons why trailer tires blow out is heat generated from under inflated tires and overloading the tires. Trailer tires should be inflated to the maximum psi indicated on the tire. A tire in the same size but with a higher ply rating would…

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Answer 2

Light truck tires (LT) are sometimes used in RV applications but generally not on utility trailers. Light truck tires are a type of passenger vehicle tire and as such they are not built with as thick of a sidewall as trailer tires. A thicker sidewall…

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Answer 3

I can end this debate for you real fast! Trailer tires, which will have an ST in front of the size, should always be inflated to the maximum psi indicated on the tire. Trailer tires usually do not have a recommended and maximum psi indication so I am…

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Answer 4

I reached out to my contact at firestone to confirm a few things. If the compressor is running, it should be filling the bags. The compressor is either going to build air pressure, or not build pressure. So if it is running when the bags are full, we…

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Answer 5

Both the LED Trailer Mini Clearance #MCL10AKB and Uni-Lite LED Clearance #MCL11RKB will require an 11/16" hole for mounting. These both use the same Grommet #A11GB.

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Answer 6

Going to a tire with a higher rated load range will mean you will need a higher psi rating. The problem with going to a higher rated tire is that it may result in a stiffer ride. For example, a Load Range E tire like part #TR225LRE is rated for a…

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Answer 7

The spring hanger placement is going to be determined by your axle spacing. For example, if your axles are spaced 33 inches apart, as shown in the attached diagram, a 7K axle slipper spring, like #e74SR, requires a distance of 28-1/2 inches between…

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Answer 8

We have that size (see link), but none of the tires are radial. They are all bias ply as that is the common construction for the LT tires. The closest tire size that is radial would be the 235/80R16 like part #TTWTRTM2358016E. This size has a section…

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Answer 9

Yes, the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part #F2299 will work with the TorkLift StableLoad Rear Suspension Upgrade part #TLA7311 and or part #TLA7200 that you already have installed on your 2013 Ram 2500. It may also very well eliminate the…

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Answer 10

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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Answer 11

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Answer 12

Thank you for the questions about the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar and End Link Kit #RM-1139-173-00 for your 2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty. I spoke with my contact at Roadmaster who wasn't sure why they don't have specific instructions for the…

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