Short Bed Truck with Long Bed Camper
We just got a new (used) truck about a month ago. It's a short bed which is fine with the 5er and we got a pretty good deal. But then we started talking about an alaska trip for a summer possibly foll...
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Valhalla, yes your correct in that moving the cog back just 6" likely isn't going to affect steering and braking greatly.
However, you basically just baited the other posters by being (purposely?) vague in not providing camper lengths, weights, truck setups etc. Based on what you've provided for info or lack thereof, it either will not be a problem......or it could be a problem.
For instance, I have a "long bed camper" on my shortbed. 8'-9" long in a 6'-4" truck bed. BUT it's the same model that is also a "short Bed camper" minus the extra storage and generator and weight, in the back wings.
If you're talking about supporting a 10'+ long camper in a SB truck then probably not a great idea. Maybe due to c of g maybe due to being to long to adequately support.
Some tailgates work, apparently some don't. 3rd gen Ram tailgate has been under my AF for many thousands of miles, or not depending what I need for the trip. And it takes some weight as evidenced by the dents in it, BUT the camper is also self supporting without the tailgate, so situation dependent.
To summarize, provide some specifics or y'all can keep arguing your points over generalities.
However, you basically just baited the other posters by being (purposely?) vague in not providing camper lengths, weights, truck setups etc. Based on what you've provided for info or lack thereof, it either will not be a problem......or it could be a problem.
For instance, I have a "long bed camper" on my shortbed. 8'-9" long in a 6'-4" truck bed. BUT it's the same model that is also a "short Bed camper" minus the extra storage and generator and weight, in the back wings.
If you're talking about supporting a 10'+ long camper in a SB truck then probably not a great idea. Maybe due to c of g maybe due to being to long to adequately support.
Some tailgates work, apparently some don't. 3rd gen Ram tailgate has been under my AF for many thousands of miles, or not depending what I need for the trip. And it takes some weight as evidenced by the dents in it, BUT the camper is also self supporting without the tailgate, so situation dependent.
To summarize, provide some specifics or y'all can keep arguing your points over generalities.
