Cap or not to Cap?
My last post to the forum was asking if I should go short or long bed on my new truck Now I'd like to ask a related question with regards to Beds. I was thinking about putting a complete cap on ...
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mkirsch wrote:
Caps are only as permanent as the availability of four strong backs to lift it off, or your creativity in hoisting it off mechanically.
I can think of a LOT of things to haul that are too tall for a cap, but would not be dumped in by a wheel loader:
1. Refrigerator or other kitchen appliance.
2. Tractor tires.
3. Riding lawn mower.
4. Motorcycle.
5. Fence panels.
A utility trailer is another thing to store, maintain, license... especially if you don't have the space.
Yup I agree, but those things listed fit quite nicely in a dump /utility trailer with built in ramps and lower to the ground than the bed of a pickup. I tow lots and also carry lots inside my cap including a place to sleep if on a trip without my travel trailer. out of the weather,and blacked out windows so contents are a lot safer than just sitting in the open pickup bed. Plus with a trailer you don't worry as much sitting under a wheel loader waiting for the load to drop into or almost into the bed of the pickup.
