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KD4UPL
Oct 23, 2016Explorer II
Doesn't seem like a good idea. I had a long bed 8' pop-up in a short bed Dodge for a year. I left the tailgate down and the camper didn't quite reach the end so it was fully supported. Even so, it put me over on the rear axle weight.
You're camper, being 10' or more in length, probably be worse. Your rear tie down point will be well behind the attachment point location necessitating modifications.
I'd keep the long bed truck. For my use a long bed isn't even big enough. Or, get a short bed camper like a Lance 830.
You're camper, being 10' or more in length, probably be worse. Your rear tie down point will be well behind the attachment point location necessitating modifications.
I'd keep the long bed truck. For my use a long bed isn't even big enough. Or, get a short bed camper like a Lance 830.
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