2019 F350 4x4 custom HPI flatbed/AT Atlas topper

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

That's all I'm worth to you huh? Some friend...

I'm feeling generous, be thankful, usually its just a high five

 

[mk216v]

I'm feeling generous, be thankful, usually its just a high five

Your generosity is much appreciated!

 

[mobydick 11]

Mine is registered as just a "normal" 9999lb GWVR truck with my choice of OR plates, no truck or motorhome (both yellow plates here in OR). DMV didn't ask if I was building a "Camper Special."

Well I did some more digging, and this may be helpful . What seems to happen according to the door sticker is ,even though you have lowered your GVWR the individual axle ratings remain . This would be helpful with a back end heavy camper . So in my case front is 5600 lb rear 6340 lb total 11,940. Even though lowered GVWR states 9,900 lbs , as long as you stay under that you can load either axle to gross . Numbers are from a 2019 F250 .And i am not suggesting how it would handle .

 

[jonathon]

Mine is registered as just a "normal" 9999lb GWVR truck with my choice of OR plates, no truck or motorhome (both yellow plates here in OR). DMV didn't ask if I was building a "Camper Special."

Oregon is pretty easy. If it’s not a commercial vehicle as defined in ORS 801.210 it gets a registered as a normal plate.

With a camper permanently attached you will be a motor home. Depending on length it won’t be too much more to register and then you’ll be legal everywhere. You probably wont have any issues here but other states you might.

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

With a camper permanently attached you will be a motor home. Depending on length it won’t be too much more to register and then you’ll be legal everywhere. You probably wont have any issues here but other states you might.

It’s MORE in OR to be an RV?

In CA, it’s a LOT less, which is pretty mind blowing considering

 

[mk216v]

Oregon is pretty easy. If it’s not a commercial vehicle as defined in ORS 801.210 it gets a registered as a normal plate.

With a camper permanently attached you will be a motor home. Depending on length it won’t be too much more to register and then you’ll be legal everywhere. You probably wont have any issues here but other states you might.

Who determines if the camper is "permanently attached?"

 

[jonathon]

It’s MORE in OR to be an RV?

In CA, it’s a LOT less, which is pretty mind blowing considering

Yeah it’s by the foot as are campers and travel trailers.

Vehicles are very cheap to register here, $122 for two years. Additional fees for more fuel efficient cars. Still cheap.

Who determines if the camper is "permanently attached?"

That’s the magic question, it’s murky. Really it could go either way with a flatbed mounted camper.

Campers are plated separately from the carrying vehicle so that should be taken into consideration. It may be cheaper to register as a motor home then as a pickup and a camper separately depending on the length of the camper.

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

What's gvw on the CC?

19,500

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Who determines if the camper is "permanently attached?"

Down here in CA, i just had to sign an affidavit that my intentions were to never remove it. Thats it

 

[mk216v]

Yeah it’s by the foot as are campers and travel trailers.

Vehicles are very cheap to register here, $122 for two years. Additional fees for more fuel efficient cars. Still cheap.



That’s the magic question, it’s murky. Really it could go either way with a flatbed mounted camper.

Campers are plated separately from the carrying vehicle so that should be taken into consideration. It may be cheaper to register as a motor home then as a pickup and a camper separately depending on the length of the camper.

Sub 21'ish.

 

[mk216v]

Update; still waiting to hear from Alum-line. BostomNagler ( ) suggested I have a 2nd look at Highway Products which is not too far away in Southern Oregon, since he had epic success with their products in Alaska/Dempster Hwy. So I reached back out to my contact there, was transparent that I've been talking to Alum-line. He said he wanted a shot at an estimate so I gave him the entire rundown of flatbed/boxes needs...now waiting to hear from him.

More to share once I hear from both of them.

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

BostomNagler

#getoffmylawn

 

[mog]

I have a 2nd look at Highway Products which is not too far away in Southern Oregon,

The DP pattern (code name 'Gladiator') is very cool as they stamp it in-house so it has a setback from the edges, not a cut-through the pattern like diamond plate. And being stamped into the aluminum it adds a lot of rigidity. I've seen it in person at the factory and it looks great IMO (I'm getting a quote for sideboards out of it)
Sample Photos

 

[mk216v]

The DP pattern (code name 'Gladiator') is very cool as they stamp it in-house so it has a setback from the edges, not a cut-through the pattern like diamond plate. And being stamped into the aluminum it adds a lot of rigidity. I've seen it in person at the factory and it looks great IMO (I'm getting a quote for sideboards out of it)
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Gorgeous Mark! Would definitely add a lot of strength with the dimpling. I was headed towards smooth finish (as it'll be painted) vs diamond plate.

 

[IdaSHO]

The DP pattern (code name 'Gladiator') is very cool as they stamp it in-house so it has a setback from the edges, not a cut-through the pattern like diamond plate. And being stamped into the aluminum it adds a lot of rigidity. I've seen it in person at the factory and it looks great IMO (I'm getting a quote for sideboards out of it)
Sample Photos
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Damn good looking setup.

I might be a bit biased though... love me some custom flatbed Ford