"Outside the Box" porch idea - opinions?
While pricing the materials for a custom porch/deck I always decide that it's not worth the cost if I can't get my DH to weld it for me. And it's not worth my marriage to try and work with him on a...
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Star101, since you want to be stealthy with it, (but I don't think he's really that grumpy) picking up an old tailgate might be a simple way to go. Keeping the original tailgate original is a good idea. Not sure what models will fit but the junk yard probably will know.
Since you want to add something to it to stand on you don't have to get one that looks good with the truck or is in like new condition. That should save some on the cost. Nice looking tailgates are expensive.
Will your tailgate cables will hold it up with the 770 on. Probably be a simple task to add something to hold it up that plugs into the hitch receiver if not.
One thing to check is that nothing is stick down right there at the back of the camper.
Good luck with the project.
Edit: Someone else mentioned a 5th wheel vent gate. That would be a good starting point. They are light weight and you should be able to find one used cheap on ebay or CL. I paid $175 for a new Stromberg Carlson a few years back. Basic square 1" tubbing. The one I have is steel. If you found an aluminum one you wouldn't have to worry about rust.
Since you want to add something to it to stand on you don't have to get one that looks good with the truck or is in like new condition. That should save some on the cost. Nice looking tailgates are expensive.
Will your tailgate cables will hold it up with the 770 on. Probably be a simple task to add something to hold it up that plugs into the hitch receiver if not.
One thing to check is that nothing is stick down right there at the back of the camper.
Good luck with the project.
Edit: Someone else mentioned a 5th wheel vent gate. That would be a good starting point. They are light weight and you should be able to find one used cheap on ebay or CL. I paid $175 for a new Stromberg Carlson a few years back. Basic square 1" tubbing. The one I have is steel. If you found an aluminum one you wouldn't have to worry about rust.
