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jerryleejr
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Jul 28, 2020

Another flatbed build

Long time no post but such is life. As I start the planning phase I’ve poured thru a lot of great information that will save me a lot of headaches down the road. However there are a couple things I either missed or it wasnt discussed. I have only seen a couple builds that extended the bed beyond the rear of the the camper. I’m assuming this is because there isn’t a lot of TC’S that can accommodate this due to rear overhang. I’m kicking around a porch/storage area. Also has anyone ended up with 4500/5500 series that had the 77mph speed limiter? If so how does that effect your travels? I’ve been told if it’s ordered that way it can’t be changed to the normal 87mph limiter. still undecided on the 60 or 84CA. But I’m trying to keep the camper size under 11 foot...

JJ

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  • jerryleejr's avatar
    jerryleejr
    Explorer
    Jul 28, 2020
    fpoole wrote:
    Hmmm.. I have a 2016 RAM 5500 with AF 990 on a flatbed.

    My limiter is at 87 mph which is fine for me.

    The bed is a 10' flatbed to accomodate a SxS buggy.

    I'm looking at a bumper trailer, 8.56 x 22' to put the camper on it but have to have a base to put it on to allow for the dump valve and other things.
    The trailer would allow for a deck and allows for the use of the truck for errands. I would put the buggy on the Truck Flatbed which has a winch on the headboard.
    Don't know if that helps at all,but i would suggest you look into a trailer to put the camper on, either a 5th wheel or bumper. I can use a 5th as the buggy couldn't go on the flatbed.

    Hope that helps..



    Like this but with the AF990 and a shorter deck.


    I have looked into that, trying to avoid a trailer if at all possible. They have a couple options for mounting a motorcycle and seems pretty slick just need 4 feet of space on one end or the other...
  • fpoole's avatar
    fpoole
    Explorer
    Jul 28, 2020
    Hmmm.. I have a 2016 RAM 5500 with AF 990 on a flatbed.

    My limiter is at 87 mph which is fine for me.

    The bed is a 10' flatbed to accomodate a SxS buggy.

    I'm looking at a bumper trailer, 8.56 x 22' to put the camper on it but have to have a base to put it on to allow for the dump valve and other things.
    The trailer would allow for a deck and allows for the use of the truck for errands. I would put the buggy on the Truck Flatbed which has a winch on the headboard.
    Don't know if that helps at all,but i would suggest you look into a trailer to put the camper on, either a 5th wheel or bumper. I can use a 5th as the buggy couldn't go on the flatbed.

    Hope that helps..



    Like this but with the AF990 and a shorter deck.

  • Bedlam's avatar
    Bedlam
    Moderator
    Jul 28, 2020
    Part of the speed limitation is the 19.5" tires that come with the truck. I typically tow behind mine and keep speeds down to 65 mph or less which I have not found to be an issue. You may find that you will travel through states that consider any vehicle over 10k lbs GVWR are required to follow truck speed limits and not the higher limits for cars. This may not be enforced but may become an additional infraction if they find a reason to stop you...

    Rather than having a rear deck, you could easily have covered or open storage under your cabover. An 11' deck would give you 2-3' of storage between the camper and truck cab.

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