ProPickup
and visual signals telling how
far an object is from the hitch.
A neat feature is if the dis-
tance between the object and
the truck stays the same, the
signal stops. So there're no nui-
sance warnings. The downside
is the Guardian Alert has to be
removed when using the hitch.
(Just slip it out and put it in the
glovebox until it's needed
again.)
Adding helper
springs
Another area we needed to
address on Surveyor 1 is keep-
ing the truck level when it's
loaded down with surveying
tools and equipment.
Although our 2500HD SLT
has a maximum payload capac-
ity of 2,600 pounds, our bigger
concern is keeping the departure
angle (the angle between the
bottom of the rear wheels and
bumper) maximized for optimum
off-pavement performance.
Between the A.R.E. Tool-
Master bed cap and TruckVault
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These Hellwig load-leveler helper springs help keep the rear of our Ram
2500 from sagging when loaded down with tools and crew.
Installing Hellwig's Big Wig rear stabilizer (anti-sway) bar under the
Ram 2500's rear axle keeps the truck level through the turns and during
off-pavement travel.
