To Tailgate or not to tailgate.
I have a F250 Super Duty Crew cab short box. I an purchasing a NorthStar 850SC. This camper is designed to be used on a short or long box according to factory information so COG shouldn't be an issue...
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I'll go against the grain here. I too have a Superduty. It is a 2002 F350 CCSB, and I carry a 10 ft 1966 Avion on it. Of course my Avion is very modified from original, but my overhang is less than some of our long bed brethren. I have to use only a 32" Super-hitch/Super-Truss to clear the back of the TC.
I live in Alaska, and travel at least 25 -30% of the time on gravel roads, not to mention all the road construction and sand/rocks naturally on the roads. I have NO damage to my tail gate after running several thousand miles over Alaskan roads with the tailgate on with the camper. Being able to drop the camper and drive around with the tailgat up is a huge advantage to me.My camper is modified with a 2x4 sub-frame under the floor, so the tailgate sees minimal loading, and also provides access to the cavities between the camper and the bed to store lawn chairs, blocks etc.
I hope this helps in you decision to take your tailgate, or not.
Best regards!
Garry in Kodiak, Alaska
I live in Alaska, and travel at least 25 -30% of the time on gravel roads, not to mention all the road construction and sand/rocks naturally on the roads. I have NO damage to my tail gate after running several thousand miles over Alaskan roads with the tailgate on with the camper. Being able to drop the camper and drive around with the tailgat up is a huge advantage to me.My camper is modified with a 2x4 sub-frame under the floor, so the tailgate sees minimal loading, and also provides access to the cavities between the camper and the bed to store lawn chairs, blocks etc.
I hope this helps in you decision to take your tailgate, or not.
Best regards!
Garry in Kodiak, Alaska
