Forum Discussion

Yohyatt's avatar
Yohyatt
Explorer
Jan 03, 2014

Long Bed 1 ton SRW with dual slider?

I've been doing a lot of research (on this forum mainly) about necessary modifications and what people are realistically doing with the SRW trucks and truck campers.

I've come to the realization that I will be putting 19.5's on, adding overload springs, and all that other good stuff in order to be safe and have a nice ride.

The Lance 1050s looks like a nice way to go since it seems to be the lightest dry bath (requirement) with a slider.

What I'm wondering is if there is a TC that has a rear slider for a couch, or more simply put, 2 different seating areas (to help break up the group and make everyone not feel as cramped and on top of each other) that a SRW can realistically haul?

I'd want to be able to put 2 dirt bikes on the hitch as well, and if it were more than 2, I'd tow a trailer.

Any advice would be mucho appreciated. thanks.
  • SRW truck ? Overloading your rear axle = not a good idea .

    TWO Dirt bikes on a hitch-rack ?
    without engines right ? :h That might work ok .
    BMX bikes

    The thing I do not like about the rear slide is that when it's closed it sometimes(depends on the model) blocks the entrance door to get inside the TC.

    In side door models, wouldn't it be nice if someone built a solid NON SLIDE extension on the back-end of the TC (like a window box) that could house the sofa or recliner chairs. It wouldn't have to be deep , just deep enough to be able to get inside w/o operating the slide.
    It would offer space and not give you any mechanical problems.
  • Can't comment on the camper , but got to go along with DJ on the bike thing, not going to work, just pull the trailer with any bikes. Maybe 1 up front as I do but not 2 hanging of the back, not smart, JMO
  • Are you serious??

    You may get away with a heavy dual slide camper but two dirt bikes on the hitch?

    600# 7-8 feet from the hitch will equal a catastrophe!!!
  • Host Cascade, double slide, rear slide with couch. With 19.5" tires an SRW should have no problems.
  • Why Do you have to have two slides? Usually two slides makes it impossible to use the camper with the rooms in. A single slide will be less weight for your SRW truck, still have the possibility of using the camper with the room in.