Looking for feedback on flatbed trays.
- Thread starter outdoornate65
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4x4JeepCamper
Observer
Very nice looking!
Darwin
Explorer
Looks good. Is the headache rack removable?
danneskjold
Active member
It is! And it comes with a 3.5 inch spacer to raise it up over the cab. I have the spacer removed.
Fireball - you are wrong. the 2x2 framing at the base of the hawk is bolted to the Hawk. That framing contains the steps. Here is the:
- Article on SavageCamper.com: Custom Overland RAM 2500 Cummins Truck with Four Wheel Camper and XPTray Flatbed
- The link - you can listen to the owner tell you around 2:45 on the video. https://www.savagecamper.com/custom-overland-ram-2500-truck-cummins-diesel/
Awesome thread, started doing the research now for camper, flatbed, truck build.
For those of you with flatbed campers, I've read that it was difficult to fill up sometimes. Also with all open space underneath, is it hard to get all the mud and grime out, will buildup ultimately reduce the longevity of the flatbed.
OP, if you could list or pm me the flatbed manufacturer details.
Lastly, was told when it comes to overlanding weight, fuel, water, livable space are at a premium, if you are driving anything less than 2500 then power will be wanting.
For those of you with flatbed campers, I've read that it was difficult to fill up sometimes. Also with all open space underneath, is it hard to get all the mud and grime out, will buildup ultimately reduce the longevity of the flatbed.
OP, if you could list or pm me the flatbed manufacturer details.
Lastly, was told when it comes to overlanding weight, fuel, water, livable space are at a premium, if you are driving anything less than 2500 then power will be wanting.
outdoornate65
Adventurer
Here is the list of flatbed manufacturers:
Alum-Line
Hillsboro
Ute
CM Truck Beds
Highway Products
AlumBody
Aluma
Protech
XP
AT Overland
Norweld
Which one did you end up getting?
outdoornate65
Adventurer
Nothing yet. We are going to continue the research at Expo (3 weeks!!!) and make a decision. Probably going with a simple, US made tray for 8-foot bed on a F-250. Will do FWC Hawk and a "garage" box between the camper and truck cab. We are planning a year-long trip so the extra storage is important to us.
Aluminum? I do like the xp flatbed
Would Get The Norweld since proven...Price is higher.... $ SAved will go towards batteries
outdoornate65
Adventurer
Yes, will go aluminum. XP/Norweld are kinda cost prohibitive for us....hoping to find a well-built option that leaves us with money for the camper
danneskjold
Active member
I would argue American made flatbeds like the Hillsboro or CM are more proven than the Norweld ones - especially given the amount of 8 foot bed pickups here vs Australia.
I am reviving this thread. I am in the market for a flatbed for my F250. I love the look of the norweld, with the current state of affairs, they seem pretty hard to come by.
I spoke with Tafco, they make the home depot rental trucks, I am considering one of their beds. I like the drop down sides.
I have a ute bed on a tacoma, I think its the perfect fit. I am alittle skeptical of it on the fullsize.
I will not be putting a camper on the F250 flatbed. It will strictly be for work. I am curious if any one has tried the MITS yet if so what are your thoughts? Of the US providers does anybody have any expierence?
ALot of my relatives has used a few companies but they always getthe steel ones. They are no help ha ha
I spoke with Tafco, they make the home depot rental trucks, I am considering one of their beds. I like the drop down sides.
I have a ute bed on a tacoma, I think its the perfect fit. I am alittle skeptical of it on the fullsize.
I will not be putting a camper on the F250 flatbed. It will strictly be for work. I am curious if any one has tried the MITS yet if so what are your thoughts? Of the US providers does anybody have any expierence?
ALot of my relatives has used a few companies but they always getthe steel ones. They are no help ha ha