CM hauler bed, model TM
Does anyone have experience with the model TM hauler body manufactured by CM? I'm looking for a solid hauler bed to put on a 2014 Ram 3500 crew cab dually chassis, and really can't justify the $20-30K...
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avvidclif1 wrote:
Excellent response Larry and well thought out. The difference you left out is the weight of the 2 bodies. The difference between the aluminum body and the other comes straight off of your payload capacity. If all the numbers add up for reduced payload I can see no reason for the lighter body.
Funny a quick search didn't show any weights published for either.
Good point, steel hauler beds are heavy, they are overbuilt for dedicated tow vehicles. With the 4" frame rails and 3" cross members they use a lot of steel. Then add in the storage boxes and sides. The TM body probably weighs 2000 lbs. Utility beds, while not as fancy as a hauler bed are somewhat lighter. Mine is about 700 lbs vs. about 300 lbs for a stock pickup bed, so minimal impact on payload. Now 11 years old and on the 2nd tow vehicle.
