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Sterling1
Explorer III
Sep 28, 2024

What is the minimum clearance I need between the truck cab and camper overhang?

I'm getting a 2024 Ram 3500 DRW long bed crew cab truck for my 2000 Bigfoot 10.6 truck camper.  My measurements show I'll have about 1.5" clearance between the truck cab and camper overhang at about ...
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opnspaces
Navigator II
Jan 02, 2025

I would go with the three frames of 2 x 4s and probably 1 inch ply on top. You already need a little more height and there is a big difference in strength between 1/2 inch and 1 inch ply.

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Grit_dog
Navigator
Jan 18, 2025

1” plywood?? Difference in strength??

what you’re suggesting does not make sense. For multiple reasons. 

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