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Buzzardcheater's avatar
Buzzardcheater
Explorer
Apr 04, 2016

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 that I'm hunting for a used 1-ton as I upgrade to hauling a big TC - likely a Lance 1172 (my dream proto-retirement rig). It wouldn't be a daily driver, but it would need to do some hauling/towing in addition to carrying the TC. Given that I'm looking for recent used vehicles, I'm seeing a fair number of flatbeds.

So - y'all have the experience and opinions... thoughts?
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  • Bedlam's avatar
    Bedlam
    Moderator
    Apr 04, 2016
    It works well for me. Once I upgrade my TC, I will have false walls or tool boxes to take advantage of the extra space. Tie downs can go to the stake pockets like mine with the short range FastGun turnbuckles. The only down side will be the height of the TC - It will sit higher than in a bed between the wheel wells. I am around 12.5' high at the A/C.





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