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[LosAngeles]

Super helpful info - thanks klahanie!  :-)

 

Welcome LosAngeles !

[smlobx]

Welcome LosAngeles !

Just a couple of points to ad to this great comment.

Ford uses the same cab in the 150 and Super Duty (F-250/350) so there is no size difference.

Flat beds I have looked at were closer to $10K and they weigh more, even the aluminum ones. I personally would not consider on on a half ton.

[abqbw]

I have a 2011 Tundra DC and my second Hawk. First one was a shell and the current one is a front dinette. I had the rear springs done by Boise Spring Works and upgraded for the heavier front dinette. While waiting for the new Hawk I had a loaner Granby installed for about a month. In my opinion I would never buy a Granby and put it on a Tundra. The Hawk puts you over the payload capacity. Add to that the amount of camper hanging behind the rear axle and concomitant pushing of the center of gravity backwards and you are asking for trouble. Even if the truck could properly and safely handle the overhang and weight distribution, I really did not like such an expensive camper flapping in the breeze off the back of the truck waiting to get damaged. I hate to even think about how much it would cost to repair a smashed FWC If someone ran into you are you back into something. A Tundra is just not a reasonable platform for a Granby.

[BBZ]

I have an old Granby (totally gutted and restored) on a 14 F150 SC 6.5 Bed.. Ours is very light, less than 1000 lbs.. 

 

We have the 5.0 motor and very little gas mileage drop until you hit 70 mph +

 

I leave the tailgate on because I feel it needs support. We try to put a ton of weight in the backseat of the cab as there is tons of room.. 

 

I don't see an issue with the overhang on our, but then again, there is no weight there.. battery up front and water up front while traveling.  We have air bags and rancho adjustable shocks. 

[Vic Harder]

I have an old Granby (totally gutted and restored) on a 14 F150 SC 6.5 Bed.. Ours is very light, less than 1000 lbs.. 

 

We have the 5.0 motor and very little gas mileage drop until you hit 70 mph +

Can you provide more detail on fuel economy with that setup.  Interesting that you find the Grandby ok with the shorter bed.  Do you have the extra payload package?

[BBZ]

Can you provide more detail on fuel economy with that setup.  Interesting that you find the Grandby ok with the shorter bed.  Do you have the extra payload package?

Its the 6.5 bed, the biggest you can get with the Super Crew in an F150.. The truck has the standard payload capacity (1570 i believe). 

When loaded we are under the vehicle weight, but just barely.. (thats with 2 adults, 2 dogs and gear.. ). 

 

Truck averages just over 18 mph for its life so far (60k). My driving is probably a 50/50 mix of city/highway

 

With camper on right around 16.. again, if I go over 70 that changes fast. 

[LosAngeles]

Its the 6.5 bed, the biggest you can get with the Super Crew in an F150.. The truck has the standard payload capacity (1570 i believe). 

When loaded we are under the vehicle weight, but just barely.. (thats with 2 adults, 2 dogs and gear.. ). 

 

Truck averages just over 18 mph for its life so far (60k). My driving is probably a 50/50 mix of city/highway

 

With camper on right around 16.. again, if I go over 70 that changes fast. 

 to the best of my knowledge - if you custom order the F150, with "increased payload capacity" option.... 

 

for example - the 4x4 SuperCrew, 156.8” (longer) WheelBase, with  Heavy-Duty Payload Package and 18" wheels .... payload is 2,690 LBS 

 

According to Ford website. the specs brochure for F150

 

be sure to double check me. Use info at your own risk. :-)

 

john

[travelingdan]

I have a 2011 Toyota Tundra with the six-foot bed and I've been running it with a Grandby for eight years with no problem. All I've added are air bags.

[brp]

I think it’s worth noting that an F150, in some configurations, has more payload than an F250. In a crew cab 6.5 bed with the 5.0/6.2, the F150 has about 150lbs more payload.

[BlueSky]

I have a custom ATC Cougar, basically same as Grandby, on my 2008 DC Tundra 5.7L with 3" lift and level kit. I added E-rated Cooper tires and large rubber bump stops (forget the name).  No issues. Driven all over the western US in all kinds of weather. I am mindful of keeping weight in the camper forward (water, firewood, etc.).I leave the tailgate off, it does nothing really if you leave it on. Propane bottle and furnace is in back, probably would be better up front. The Tundra is a beast. It can handle it. I consider mine a 3/4 ton with the tires and bumpers. I pull a 10,000 lb 20' trailer with it. All these years, no problems. I also take my camper off in winter and use the truck a lot.  Driving around town and parking with an 8' bed is a PITA.  Been there, no thank you. Turn the traction control nanny BS off and you get 1.5 mpg better. Keep it under 70mph. Not bad compared to some rigs.