Bowen NotSoFlat Bed Revisited

[eyemgh]

 

[Ninelitetrip]

 

[eyemgh]

Super slick. Gonna be money well spent !

Thanks! I’ll do a build thread soon.

 

[mk216v]

Looking awesome MH!
PS--I can attest to the HPI price tag, but I needed a custom flatbed vs a custom Bowen hybrid(excellent value for what they created).

 

[eyemgh]

Looking awesome MH!
PS--I can attest to the HPI price tag, but I needed a custom flatbed vs a custom Bowen hybrid(excellent value for what they created).

He does everything from standard flatbeds to the hybrid camper bed replacement. The one I got is one of many possibilities from him.

 

[Kingsize24]

Just ordered mine for my 2018 3500 to change things up a bit. In stormtrooper white as well!

 

[eyemgh]

Just ordered mine for my 2018 3500 to change things up a bit. In stormtrooper white as well!

Cool! Enjoy the build!

 

[Kingsize24]

Cool! Enjoy the build!

Will do. Thanks! We look forward to using the hell out of it as we did our current setup the last 4yrs.

 

[Ninelitetrip]

Great write-up on the rig. If ever you have a chance to look it over, take the opportunity.


in-the-spotlight-f350-hallmark-guanella-stormtrooper-rig

 

[eyemgh]

Great write-up on the rig. If ever you have a chance to look it over, take the opportunity.


in-the-spotlight-f350-hallmark-guanella-stormtrooper-rig

Thanks! It was humbling and an honor that Mike gave the rig that recognition.

 

[eyemgh]

Agreed, good read and the results shows off very well in that piece.

I'm more of a long box guy but the long departure angle on the bed makes the fit look perfect. And I love the clean rear wall - that's the beauty of the storage bed, plus the spare being underdeck. Paint's the icing.

Over all, dynamite.

Just to clarify, that is an 8’ bed and camper, but on a short bed truck.

 

[Crux]

Saw the Bowen flatbed at overland expo this weekend. The craftsmanship is amazing and the utility of having side boxes with a slide in, but at stock bed height is fantastic.
My only reservation is the attachment points. Using four small L-track d-rings to secure a 1500-2200 lb truck camper seems sketchy. Any thoughts?

 

[tacollie]

I saw their beds this weekend too. They are better than I expected. I'm sure Bowen could tell you the working load and breaking load of whatever they're using. If they are using a double stud it's probably rated for around 2800lbs.

 

[eyemgh]

That looks like Jason’s truck. It doesn’t carry a camper. All of them have that track. It has something to do with mounting the bed to the frame and adds utility when a camper is off. Mine bolts through and is held underneath with four 4”x6” plates.

 

[Crux]

Ahh - that would make more sense to bolt the anchors through the flatbed and even to the frame