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Bigfootchevy
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Aug 04, 2014

Plywood & Rubber mat question ( Who's on first )

Got a new truck and had to add a 3/4 inch of plywood to the bed of the truck to ensure camper was high enough above sides of truck box. My question is does the plywood sit on the bed of the truck o...
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Bigfootchevy
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Aug 16, 2014
Farmerjon wrote:
Paul, That really is a puzzle. I would replace the foam with plywood. Just to make sure it is solid. Some of the rocking may be the bed moving separate from the cab but you would have seen that with your other truck also.
good luck ,

Jon


Hi Jon:

The 2015 Chevy box is somewhat different than my 2011. Either with the 2014 or 2015 model they changed the box to using one piece of metal which resulted in it being stronger and lighter I believe. I have a hard time believing my camper is rocking without the box. If that is the case, then it will be no time before the rear tie downs are ripped from the camper.
Paul

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