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[Dave]

Tom, one question for you in regards to using a tray mounted FWC. Would the FWC sit higher on the truck since the platform/tray it's mounted to is above where the wheel wells would be on a normal truck bed? I'm assuming it would.

 

[theMec]

Mark, thanks for the new flatbed/tray link.

A rear trundle drawer is not hard to add if the company doesn't provide it. You just add extra C-channels or I beams to allow for more clearance (before the bed is installed). Then add the drawer slides etc. I saw how they did it yesterday when I checked out the Home Depot aluminum flatbeds/trays in Boulder. (There was no manufacturer tags on these but someone on another thread id'd them as being made by Tafco / Scott, I believe.) In any case, while the trundle drawers are handy they increase the height of the bed and your center of gravity.

 

[ntsqd]

One thing to keep in mind with any sort of true flatbed is truck scales. A 1 ton flatbed truck must stop in California scales while a 1 ton with a pick-up bed does not. I don't know about lighter than 1 ton, could be exempted and maybe not.
In any case, it would be a good idea to investigate this in your state or province. Now if the 'flatbed' has non-removable sides (whether they hinge down or not), then you might be able to claim "pick-up bed".
FFT anyway.....

 

[Four Wheel Tom]

Hi Dave...

yes... the camper/tray set up will ride higher... depending on the tray and suspension, some will ride higher than others.

Tom