Alloy
Well-known member
Perhaps you should provide the back story to that one, instead of assuming it applies.
Just sayin
Long flatbed on a short bed truck? Head of it?
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Luckychase5
Adventurer
Well, this one is just stupid. I don’t really think it’s relevant. A 1/2 ton truck, 5.5’ bed, an 8’ camper with the added 1.5’ of length... I dint think anyone is surprised that things frame broke.
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badm0t0rfinger
Raptor Apologist.
I took that truck for a couple of test drives a while back. While I decided it wasn't right me at the time, it appears to be a solid truck in good shape. I didn't notice any issues at all. I did have the same thoughts regarding the overhang, though. PM me if you have any specific questions.
Luckychase5
Adventurer
Luckychase5
Adventurer
Like IdaSho, I lengthened the frame of my truck by adding to the rear. It gave me an 8' bed on a 6.5' truck. I have over 30k hauling the camper all over the US and Mexico.
Jack
Looks like a great truck Jack, thank you for your input. I can’t wait to get my next adventure/work truck.
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Alloy
Well-known member
I don't think the parallels you've drawn where correct so I tossed in a couple of "domestic truck" pics.
The RV Industry is renown for poor engineering.
Channel frames bend and fatigue crack. I've welded the cracks in a few aluminum and steel frames. Before a complete failure a bent frame will be caught by unusual tire wear.
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rruff
Explorer
I'm putting a 10' bed on my 8' Tundra as well. The length of the bed behind the rear wheels is nearly identical to the length in front. Heavy stuff (water, tools) will go in the back seat. It will be light, and I'm not worried about the frame handling it. To the front spring mount the frame is a very stout closed C.
Love your setup, BTW
Luckychase5
Adventurer
When I built our truck, I did essentially the same thing.... add a longer bed than the truck was built for...
Its a 10' bed on a long bed (8') Superduty.
I added 24" of to the rear of our super-duty to make room for the cross-body box, while retaining a full 96" bed.
The camper COG as built is very far forward keeping the overall truck + camper COG well within check.
Just watch your weight behind that axle, and be prepared to address the rear suspension, as it adds leverage to the rear.
Man, I just keep looking at thing and thinking of all the possibilities... soon...
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IdaSHO
IDACAMPER
Like IdaSho, I lengthened the frame of my truck by adding to the rear. It gave me an 8' bed on a 6.5' truck. I have over 30k hauling the camper all over the US and Mexico.
Jack
lookin' good as per usual Jack. ?
Your truck is a close second to my choice of truck, prior to the SAS you did.
With the SAS and the rest of the treatments, its an incredible setup.
All business, without the BS.
locrwln
Expedition Leader
lookin' good as per usual Jack. ?
Your truck is a close second to my choice of truck, prior to the SAS you did.
With the SAS and the rest of the treatments, its an incredible setup.
All business, without the BS.
Thank you. You have a great truck as well. Like most, this will probably be my last diesel. The camper looks great on the new truck.
Jack