I suppose I could buy this one, build a custom flatbed and re-do the inside to update it.
http://spokane.craig...4897936209.html
Posted 04 March 2015 - 11:15 PM
I suppose I could buy this one, build a custom flatbed and re-do the inside to update it.
http://spokane.craig...4897936209.html
Posted 05 March 2015 - 02:15 PM
I don't think that we'd really make use of the additional interior space of a flatbed model. External storage is something else entirely. There is stuff inside the camper that I have nowhere else to stash that doesn't need to be inside. I'm not sold on a service bed, partly because of their weight & partly because of their lack of ground clearance. Also I'm more than a little concerned about what would end up in all of that storage. Debated cutting one until it had decent ground clearance & concluded that would be a huge project - may as well start from scratch as then all of the compromises made would be mine.
Posted 08 March 2015 - 10:28 PM
My little 7 foot aluminum flatbed is done. You don't see many 1/2 tons with flatbeds so I thought I would post a picture.
Because the back of the F150 cab looks unfinished once the box is removed, I added the little extensions to hide that problem. The deck height is only 3" higher than the original box floor height was which I am pleased with. Even with the sides, the truck weighted in 65 lbs lighter with the flatbed than with the box.
2014 F150 S/C V8 4X4
2014 ATC Manx Flatbed Pop-Up Camper
2017 F350 S/C V8 4X4
2017 ATC Manx Flatbed Pop-Up Camper
Posted 09 March 2015 - 02:37 AM
Nice looking flatbed Manxman!
Posted 09 March 2015 - 04:15 AM
Very nice fab job, Mr. Manx! Looks super clean, but where are the stake pockets?
Or is this rig intended for F/T camper mount?
2021 RAM 3500 Crew 4x4, 6.4 hemi/8 speed trans with 4.10 gears, Timber Grove bags, Falken Wildpeak 35" tires.
OEV Aluma 6.75 flatbed, Bundutec Odyssey camper on order for 2024
For this year we're still using our 2008 FWC Hawk with victron DC-DC charger, 130w solar, MPPT controler
with 2000w inverter and external 120v output and 12v solar input with 100w portable solar. http://lighthawkphoto.com
Posted 09 March 2015 - 02:54 PM
Nice job!
Posted 09 March 2015 - 03:18 PM
Very nice fab job, Mr. Manx! Looks super clean, but where are the stake pockets?
Or is this rig intended for F/T camper mount?
Thanks. Yes it's a dedicated camper deck. Will only be removing the camper for storage during the winter months. Have the Tacoma and a utility trailer to do chores with.
2014 F150 S/C V8 4X4
2014 ATC Manx Flatbed Pop-Up Camper
2017 F350 S/C V8 4X4
2017 ATC Manx Flatbed Pop-Up Camper
Posted 09 March 2015 - 04:17 PM
Did you have thoughts of adding boxes underneath? Or did you not have the room?
Posted 09 March 2015 - 04:17 PM
And can I see a shot from the back?
Posted 09 March 2015 - 10:39 PM
Did you have thoughts of adding boxes underneath? Or did you not have the room?
Yes, with such a short deck, there wasn't much room and the left front side has the gas tank filler neck so that area couldn't be used at all.
When I calculated the weight of the materials and the work to make the storage compartments in the other three corners it just didn't make sense for how little they would hold.
The camper has a fair amount of storage space and I'm removing the rear seats from the truck and building storage shelves back there. Between the camper and the truck we will have more than enough room.
2014 F150 S/C V8 4X4
2014 ATC Manx Flatbed Pop-Up Camper
2017 F350 S/C V8 4X4
2017 ATC Manx Flatbed Pop-Up Camper
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