Use of utility bed
Has anyone used a commercial utility bed similar to the one manufactured by Reading with their truck camper. I'm thinking that the extra storage in the side compartments may be handy for camping acce...
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Bedlam wrote:
The problem with utility beds is they are heavy and encourage you to pack even more. If you have excess payload capacity, this is not an issue. However many TC'ers are looking at how to keep their load light rather than add to it.
Sage advice. The bigger the suitcase the more prone you are to bring more stuff. The right truck needs to go with this choice.
I went this route, Knapheide Utility Bed, with my Lance Truck Camper and F550 truck. I elected a longer chassis for additional cabinets too. My Utility Bed delivered, Full Height Cabinets, Full depth Cabinets, painted and installed was $8,040 plus a hitch for an additional $250 to tow my Motorcycle Trailer.
8 1/2 years later everything is going great.
Good luck!
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