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Anyone using FWC Hawk in a 5.5 or 5.8 bed?


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#1 rustyshackleford55

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Posted 02 March 2018 - 06:17 PM

I'm having trouble finding a truck with full size cab (crew max, etc) that also has a 6.5ft bed.

 

There is a lot more options in the 5.5ft bed market. I'm willing to helper springs, air bags, sway bars.

 

What does everyone think of doing the 5.5ft bed with the hawk model? Thanks and looking forward to getting out there!

 

I'm mostly interested in F150, 1500, Tundra, etc


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#2 rustyshackleford55

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Posted 02 March 2018 - 06:45 PM

Also are there extended cabs that have 6.5ft beds?


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#3 CougarCouple

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Posted 02 March 2018 - 10:09 PM

Hi rustyShackelford55
Sorry I can not give you first hand info on your question. I would think you want to see the center of gravity on the camper and where it lands in relationship to the position of the rear axel in the bed. Hope that makes sense. You could also call FWC or ATC and ask what they think. I'm sure someone here will post up also.

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Posted 02 March 2018 - 10:28 PM

Heres my fully loaded hawk on my 2014 Tundra. I have ride rite airbags and the camper is installed with the tailgate on. Ive had it on for 6 or 8 months and done many trips so far an its been great. I dont feel that its not the right truck or bed size other than it sticks out past the end of the bed a little. Is it the perfect scenario...? Maybe not on paper but the truck does a great job stopping and going with it on. No regrets other than the 11-12 mpg and the 20 gallon tank. Hope this helps
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#5 Paul84

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Posted 02 March 2018 - 10:30 PM

Also are there extended cabs that have 6.5ft beds?


Yes...Tundra has a double cab with a 6.5’ bed
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#6 rustyshackleford55

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Posted 02 March 2018 - 10:50 PM

I haven't seen any tundras with 6.5ft bed, only 5.5ft


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#7 billharr

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Posted 02 March 2018 - 10:56 PM

Yes...Tundra has a double cab with a 6.5’ bed

 

 

Double Cab is Toyota's new name for Access Cab.  They have a Crew Max that is what the Double Cab was. 

 

Now if Toyota would just build a 3/4 ton truck. 


Edited by billharr, 02 March 2018 - 10:58 PM.

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#8 Paul84

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Posted 02 March 2018 - 10:58 PM

I haven't seen any tundras with 6.5ft bed, only 5.5ft


Google tundra double cab and tundra crewmax. It’ll show you the difference between the 6.5ft bed and the 5.8ft bed. Lots of double cab tundras with hawk campers
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#9 longhorn1

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Posted 02 March 2018 - 11:08 PM

With the tailgate on and supporting the camper, there isn't any protection for your camper, no bumper to help, so damage likely to the truck and camper. I realize other have done that and that is in their comfort level. I wouldn't want to risk it if we were in the truck/camper search mode. My 2 cents. Good luck. jd

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#10 rustyshackleford55

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Posted 02 March 2018 - 11:15 PM

Found the 6.5ft beds with double cab, I have toddler and wife to fit in the truck. I was initially thinking crew max/full cab but extended cab seems like it would work


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