Planning to build camper on 136WB High Top Promaster, wondering about 1500 vs 2500.
From the spec pages, I see about $1000, 300lbs more payload, "heavy duty" brakes and suspension, and "16E" vs "16C" tires. Am I missing anything?
I'm planning a pretty light build, don't anticipate coming anywhere near the ~4000 pound payload.
I'm already concerned about the pronounced tilt, close to three inches difference from rear load level to side load level. Apparently designed to level out with a full load.
Seems like the 2500 will make the tilt harder to level out, and I don't need the extra load capacity. On the other hand, stronger brakes and higher rated tires are a good idea.
So I'm leaning toward the 1500. Hoping it will level out with my build, but if not wondering what kind of suspension changes have been developed to do so.
Your thoughts?
Thanks
Larry B
Portland, OR
From the spec pages, I see about $1000, 300lbs more payload, "heavy duty" brakes and suspension, and "16E" vs "16C" tires. Am I missing anything?
I'm planning a pretty light build, don't anticipate coming anywhere near the ~4000 pound payload.
I'm already concerned about the pronounced tilt, close to three inches difference from rear load level to side load level. Apparently designed to level out with a full load.
Seems like the 2500 will make the tilt harder to level out, and I don't need the extra load capacity. On the other hand, stronger brakes and higher rated tires are a good idea.
So I'm leaning toward the 1500. Hoping it will level out with my build, but if not wondering what kind of suspension changes have been developed to do so.
Your thoughts?
Thanks
Larry B
Portland, OR