Front bed dipping with camper help
Help/Advice: I have a 2008 Ford F-250 super duty longbox with an extra leaf spring installed. I bought a 2000 Sun Lite 6 ft camper with overhang. The weight of the camper is far below the capacity for...
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JakeTravels wrote:
I think I found the issue, rusted out mounts on the right side
I have no option unfortunately to leave the camper anywhere so hopefully I make it to the shop.
I’m in the middle of nowhere with the closest shop an hour away. Let’s hope I make it
Yep, when I read your original post I immediately knew what the issue was... my 2008 F250 has the same issue, along other friends with similar model trucks. It was a "Ford thing" for awhile until they changed something at the factory.
Those cross mounts basically rust off, but the body and the frame still look like new.
Whatever body shop you go to will probably know exactly what the issue is and how to fix it. Sometimes they replace the cross mounts, sometimes you might just want to get a "new" rear body. Either way, the camper will have to come off, and it is a good size job to fix - the bed has to come off, old cross mounts removed, new ones installed, welded, painted, body re-attached, etc.
My local body shop said they wanted a week to do it, between unmounting, repairing, mounting, painting, drying, etc. I am sure it could be done quicker... I prefer not to rush work if not needed.
Yes, you shouldn't drive around with that camper on... but sometimes we do what we gotta do.
Good luck! I'd be interested in how things work out, I still have to get my truck repaired.
