Is there a general guideline for how much rear overhang a flatbed/camper can have?
I know it's a big it-depends on the weight distribution...but...
I'd love to have the option to buy a 3/4 ton pickup with a ~6.5' bed (so common), and in the future install a 7 or 7.5' custom camper on a similar length flatbed.
It looks like this is a fairly common practice? But, how to decide the upper limit of the rear overhang? Is there a known max overhang 'moment arm' that trucks can handle?
Or, does everyone 'just know' that a 1500lb camper with an extra foot of rear overhang works just fine?
I know it's a big it-depends on the weight distribution...but...
I'd love to have the option to buy a 3/4 ton pickup with a ~6.5' bed (so common), and in the future install a 7 or 7.5' custom camper on a similar length flatbed.
It looks like this is a fairly common practice? But, how to decide the upper limit of the rear overhang? Is there a known max overhang 'moment arm' that trucks can handle?
Or, does everyone 'just know' that a 1500lb camper with an extra foot of rear overhang works just fine?