Truck Campers for sale questions - Good Old RVs2024-03-28T10:07:38Zhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/forum/topics/truck-campers-for-sale-questions?commentId=2093474%3AComment%3A300642&feed=yes&xn_auth=noTodays, 6.5 ft boxes,, (built…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2016-08-09:2093474:Comment:3004792016-08-09T05:27:55.167ZLakota Wolfhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/LakotaWolf
<p>Todays, 6.5 ft boxes,, (built on the 4 door version pickups,, which enclude, Ford,Chevy,Dodge,Nissan and Toyota), are NOT DESIGNED for an over head full camper.</p>
<p>The design of the over all pick-up,(in your case 3/4 ton w/ diesel), with a standard or extended cab body can hold the unit safely. With the addition of the 4 door model pick-ups, the center weight is now over the front section of the frame just ahead of the real axle.Having a camper with substantial weight and having that…</p>
<p>Todays, 6.5 ft boxes,, (built on the 4 door version pickups,, which enclude, Ford,Chevy,Dodge,Nissan and Toyota), are NOT DESIGNED for an over head full camper.</p>
<p>The design of the over all pick-up,(in your case 3/4 ton w/ diesel), with a standard or extended cab body can hold the unit safely. With the addition of the 4 door model pick-ups, the center weight is now over the front section of the frame just ahead of the real axle.Having a camper with substantial weight and having that weight extend beyond the rear bumper will put excessive stress on the trucks frame.The basic standard weight capacity of a 6.5 bed pick up is 2,000 lbs,, (old farmers rule,, a F-150 is a half ton truck, i.e, 1,000 lb rated truck, resulting in a double payload, The truck manufactures already took into account the average person will always overload their vehicles, even if they tattooed it on your forehead, a 3/4 ton and 1 ton pick up both have 3500 standard payload ratings, resulting it being loaded 7,000 lb payload.</p>
<p>If you do choose to install a heavy camper in a 6.5 bed,,, have a mechanic pull the number off the rear axle and get its weight rate, because even if you put on spring boosters or air bags,, overloading an axle will result in a catastrophic disaster.</p> One thing to consider is wher…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2016-08-09:2093474:Comment:3005772016-08-09T01:13:19.304ZRick Fauncehttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/RickFaunce
<p>One thing to consider is where is the center of gravity on those campers? A slide in is generally set up so the weight is centered over the rear axle and if you put an 8 foot camper in a 6 foot bed that center of gravity is shifted back 2 feet behind the axle. That would NOT be good. Just something to think about.</p>
<p>One thing to consider is where is the center of gravity on those campers? A slide in is generally set up so the weight is centered over the rear axle and if you put an 8 foot camper in a 6 foot bed that center of gravity is shifted back 2 feet behind the axle. That would NOT be good. Just something to think about.</p> Thanks so much for the quick…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2016-08-08:2093474:Comment:3006422016-08-08T19:24:14.090ZCyn https://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/Cyn
<p>Thanks so much for the quick reply! He did say the measurements of his bed are 50" between the wheel wells and 78" bed, but it's 96"with the tailgate off. I can't imagine that, but maybe his tailgate is extra thick or something. I already suggested the Frolic for him, just waiting to hear back.</p>
<p>I'm thinking of converting the Real-Lite into a trailer if no one wants it for a camper. I'd cut off the upper bunk and the hanging down part and attach it to a trailer frame. I only have…</p>
<p>Thanks so much for the quick reply! He did say the measurements of his bed are 50" between the wheel wells and 78" bed, but it's 96"with the tailgate off. I can't imagine that, but maybe his tailgate is extra thick or something. I already suggested the Frolic for him, just waiting to hear back.</p>
<p>I'm thinking of converting the Real-Lite into a trailer if no one wants it for a camper. I'd cut off the upper bunk and the hanging down part and attach it to a trailer frame. I only have one set of jacks for the buyers anyway.</p> Cyn,
Having the Frolic stick…tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2016-08-08:2093474:Comment:3005692016-08-08T19:18:39.509ZRussell E Johnsonhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/RussellJohnson
<p>Cyn,</p>
<p>Having the Frolic stick out 18-24 inches past the pickup bed would be OK, it is like having a 10 foot camper on a pickup that has a 8 foot box. However, I would not put the Real-Lite on a pickup with a 6-6.5 foot box. There would be 3-4 feet sticking past the end of the box and that would be unsafe.</p>
<p>Cyn,</p>
<p>Having the Frolic stick out 18-24 inches past the pickup bed would be OK, it is like having a 10 foot camper on a pickup that has a 8 foot box. However, I would not put the Real-Lite on a pickup with a 6-6.5 foot box. There would be 3-4 feet sticking past the end of the box and that would be unsafe.</p>