Aluminum flat bed options?
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ericvs
Active member
I saved that URL. That's exactly what I had in mind. Thanks!
SportsmanJake
Adventurer
The basics under 7k
That seems kind of high for a flatbed. Right?
You could buy a welder, materials, and a welding class for less money!
Dunno about you but I don't trust myself with a welder, let alone aluminium welding.
But I agree, from the picture shown at the "basics" page it looks a bit expensive for what it is.
rruff
Explorer
Those are $1800?
IdaSHO
IDACAMPER
Aluma isnt terrible. A bit on the lightweight side.
They are inexpensive though.
I've shopped their trailers for off-road trailer ideas, and didnt think they would hold up.
Flatbeds....
https://www.idahotrailersales.com/aluminum-pickup-flatbeds/aluma-aluminum-flatbeds
Width x Length (In.) MSRP Our Price Approx. Weight (Lbs.)
66 x 77 $1,724 $1,495 200
68 x 87 $1,868 $1,650 225
81 x 87 $2,000 $1,750 275
81 x 106 $2,226 $1,895 310
90 x 106 $2,279 $1,950 345
96 x 106 $2,432 $2,050 350
They are inexpensive though.
I've shopped their trailers for off-road trailer ideas, and didnt think they would hold up.
Flatbeds....
https://www.idahotrailersales.com/aluminum-pickup-flatbeds/aluma-aluminum-flatbeds
Width x Length (In.) MSRP Our Price Approx. Weight (Lbs.)
66 x 77 $1,724 $1,495 200
68 x 87 $1,868 $1,650 225
81 x 87 $2,000 $1,750 275
81 x 106 $2,226 $1,895 310
90 x 106 $2,279 $1,950 345
96 x 106 $2,432 $2,050 350
Yes, I'd have to check but think that's what I was quoted. They have a "heavy duty" kit or something that allows them to carry far more, but the regular duty would carry what my camper weighs wet so it appears to be a viable option based on the numbers. I'm not a crazy offroader so I don't need a super robust build. Would it be cool to have something that is waaaay over built? Of course, but being real with what I do (occasional 4-lo really rough roads and easy trails, but mostly fire roads and such) Makes for an easier and more cost effective build.
So this is something that I have been working on for my tacoma, its pictured with the canopy but is a flatbed/tray under the canopy. I should finally have it in my hands in a month time and released end of year after I put it through some abuse. Also working on a matching camper, and starting on a tray/canopy/camper for my new ram that I picked up
IMG_1845 by chandler coe, on Flickr
This is almonst exactly what I want for my 2003 Tacoma but with an overhang over the cab and a wedge/westfalia type pop top for sleeping.
4x4JeepCamper
Observer
What you want is very similar to the AT Habitat, Go Fast, or Vagabond Outdoors.
Regcabguy
Oil eater.
s.e.charles
Well-known member
how do "we" get the flatbed down lower?
is it practical to have the bed/ deck sit between the wheels and then the camper box can overhang at whatever height gives the read end enough room to articulate? the camper body would be shaped (from rear view) just like a "T" slide in. probably cycle fenders & flaps over the rear wheels to keep things from getting dinged-up.
or am I missing something?
is it practical to have the bed/ deck sit between the wheels and then the camper box can overhang at whatever height gives the read end enough room to articulate? the camper body would be shaped (from rear view) just like a "T" slide in. probably cycle fenders & flaps over the rear wheels to keep things from getting dinged-up.
or am I missing something?
rruff
Explorer
Sure, why not? It would no longer be a flatbed though. Or you can just build a camper that mounts to the frame and has wheelwells. But I guess you want to be able to take it off and still leave the bed on the truck.
s.e.charles
Well-known member
more keeping it low rather than removable. 6" or 8" would be a big deal to me.