My New Flatbed Camper!!!
Well, we got it all together! We got a new 2019 Dodge 4500 cab and chassis, a Hillsboro aluminum flatbed, Torklift Fast Guns, and a 2008 Lance 1181 We are looking at getting some tool boxes to p...
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towpro wrote:
I would recommend these if your still looking for steps.
yes the top loop can fold down out of the way :)
I suggested a very similar solution and SWMBO shot it down as the fur campers would be be able to use it. As soon as I complete the solution SWMBO approved, I will be posting it here.
Kayteg1 wrote:
Is that becouse you have the strap bar on side, what makes bed wider, than 8' ?
Yup. Adds another 2-3 inches (dont remember the exact measurement)
Bert the Welder wrote:
Thanks! Was wondering in another post if anyone had done this. Would you have any pic's of these extension plates?
Thanks!
Well, it should not be rocket surgery for someone named "Bert the Welder", I had a local machine shop cut me some steel the same thickness as the tabs on the jacks, 2 inches wide, 12 inches long (I think) and put 6 holes in it. I got some grade 8 bolts and put the jack back on. I wanted to make it as small as possible and still get the legs wide enough to get the truck underneath. There is enough stress on those swing out legs without sticking them out further with extensions.
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