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Asked by Dodgeguy101 Mar 30, 2019 at 08:59 PM about the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT Quad Cab RWD

Question type: General

Can I put a camper with a dry weight of 1370 lbs on my 2001 Dodge Ram
1500 2wheel drive quad cab?

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I don't see why not but I would install HD shocks and maybe helper springs or air bags to stabilize a top heavy load.

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My worry is if my truck weights 5000lbs and then add two people 350 lbs a tank of gas , supply’s, 30 gals of water in the camper and the camper weighs 1370lbs I’ll be over my GVWR of 6400 lbs. Am I at risk of structural damage or.....?

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