All ActivityMost RecentMost LikesSolutionsRe: What would you do?I just went through this decision with my 2016 Ram 2500 and AF 811. The truck would haul the camper but I knew I was over weight for the truck. Yes I had air bags and sway bar for added stability however, for my peace of mind, I went to a F450 and built a frame for the 18 inch front space. I just returned from a hunting trip and I can say with confidence that the larger truck handles better and I feel better knowing I am not over weight. Battery Tray Pushing on DoorI noticed on my AF 811 the battery door was not flush with the camper side. When opening the door I can feel the battery tray pushing against the door. I looked at the tray and the hook is around the post but the whole tray seems to be to close to the door. Is there a way to adjust them? TIARe: Arctic Fox 811 short box in long box?I just got mine together over the weekend. LB F450 and SB 811. The truck came with a power bed cover so I can close the cover to the front of the camper and use the storage space below. I built a frame to keep the camper from moving forward. Handles just fine. Re: Short bed TC on Long bed truck with storage in front?Picked up a 2008 Ford F450 and loaded up the 811. It handles so much better than the 2500. Still making minor adjustments as I get a feel for it. Re: Adding Swing Away Jack HingeThanks!!!Re: Adding Swing Away Jack HingeThanks I will try to rotate it. Is there anything I should know before I try it? Just loosen set screw and twist? Thanks!Re: Adding Swing Away Jack HingeThat was my next question. Can you rotate the motor? I see a set screw but didn’t know if you can just loosen that and turn the motor to where you need it?Adding Swing Away Jack HingeAfter installing a new set of swing away brackets to clear my dually wheels, I noticed that the passenger side power cord is very tight. Is that normal or is there extension cables for the power cords? TIARe: Short bed TC on Long bed truck with storage in front?Thanks for the quick responses! I was searching the forum as I thought I saw this question before but couldn't find it. I thought the answer was yes keeping in mind CG and the gap up front. Did you buy your fuel tank/toolbox or have it made?Short bed TC on Long bed truck with storage in front?I am thinking about jumping to the F450 with my AF811 and adding some extra storage in front of the camper and cab. I have seen some folks with extra fuel tanks in between as well. As long as the CG is above the rear wheels, is this ok? Thanks!
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