Would you buy a flatbed for your TC?
Curious to see thoughts about a flatbed for a truck camper. Seems like pros are more storage with side lockers, cons are potentially less stability and need for solid tie-downs. My situation is th...
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Just some observations and experience with a flatbed .
Mine is a dumping aluminum flatbed . The dump subframe raised it 5" so it is at 42" .Total height is 10'-8" without air . Not too much more than a one ton srw . As an added benefit the dump body acts somewhat like a three point connection and allows some flex to ease some strain on the TC .
The sides are enclosed providing a lot of storage . The danger of overloading is always there if one does not use common sense . Fully loaded for camping , with extras , I am 500# under GVWR of 12000#
The width of the TC is the same as the flatbed , and at 42" offers some protection from brush .
Does it look pretty , that's for your eyes only . I think so
Mine is a dumping aluminum flatbed . The dump subframe raised it 5" so it is at 42" .Total height is 10'-8" without air . Not too much more than a one ton srw . As an added benefit the dump body acts somewhat like a three point connection and allows some flex to ease some strain on the TC .
The sides are enclosed providing a lot of storage . The danger of overloading is always there if one does not use common sense . Fully loaded for camping , with extras , I am 500# under GVWR of 12000#
The width of the TC is the same as the flatbed , and at 42" offers some protection from brush .
Does it look pretty , that's for your eyes only . I think so
