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[Machinebuilder]

its a nice day here in East TN, sunny and mid 40's this afternoon

 

I learned on my F150 that you can gain a lot of storage in the cab if you remove the rear seat, so that was my first project.

 

On the F350 the rear seat is split 60/40, with the passenger side back folding forward. The factory jack is hid there and the factory invertor is underneath. I figured out you can take just the drivers side out.

 

the latch for the back is not easy to get to or figure out, the only you tube video doesnt show this strap to pull. He probably knocked it off like I did.

 

 

 

 

I also learned that with the electrical connector on the seat belt unplugged the truck will nag about it.

 

I am going to have to research that, the center belt is in the way.

[Machinebuilder]

Having been successful at the seat removal, and not so successful at attempting to get a flatbed,

Apparently CM Truck beds has been shut down all week due to a bit of winter weather.

I decided I really wanted the camper in the truck.

 

This tailgate is MUCH lighter. there are 2 connectors to unplug and cap. and then its like any other Ford tailgate to remove.

 

 

I am really close to the max height on the jacks, I will need to drill some holes in the jack extensions to make it less frightening.

I had about 1 1/2" clearance backing under. I took me a few attempts, I forgot how close it fits.

 

 

 

 

I was a little concerned about clearance to the 2 square antennas on the rear of the cab roof,

 

 

It looks good to me.

 

Measuring  to the center of the wheel wells the camper sagged the rear about 2" and the front about 1"

It's still at least 1" from the helper spring

 

a second thing to research. I am getting a nagging message about the rearview camera not being installed. I thought the caps installed when removing the tailgate would disable the alarm.  I haven't researched a replacement camera yet.

 

Now I am waiting on my new camper battery and to gather the rest of my gear.

Edited by Machinebuilder, 20 February 2021 - 07:02 PM.

[ski3pin]

A truck sure looks better with a camper in its bed. Congrats!

[Lighthawk]

 

 

This shows the difference in height from my 2011 F150

 

 

Definitely a step up!  What kind of ground clearance are you seeing with the new f350?   Are the wheels stock?

[Machinebuilder]

Definitely a step up! What kind of ground clearance are you seeing with the new f350? Are the wheels stock?

The lowest point 11” is the huge air dam that will go away when I put a bumper on.
The steps are 15”
The diffs are less

Those are the factory steel wheels. I think they look pretty good. [emoji16]

[DarinH]

Machinebuilder - where did you get the step latter? or what brand is it?

[Machinebuilder]

Machinebuilder - where did you get the step latter? or what brand is it?

 

Northern tool, its their copy of a little Giant. This one I think.

 

https://www.northern...92234_200692234

 

I glued some carpet tiles to the steps to make it easier for my dogs.
 

Edited by Machinebuilder, 10 March 2021 - 01:47 PM.

[DarinH]

Awesome. Thank you. I have a Stone Grey, 7.3 L gas Superduty also. Looking forward to putting my new Granby on it in a few weeks.

[Machinebuilder]

Awesome. Thank you. I have a Stone Grey, 7.3 L gas Superduty also. Looking forward to putting my new Granby on it in a few weeks.

Cool, I was hesitant on the stone Gray, it looks better in person.

 

I'm interested in hearing how you like it at High elevation. In East TN I can get to 5000' but not for long.

 

I am thinking my first extended trip is going to be late August/September to the Beartooths , I prefer to take at least 2 weeks for a trip like that, it just takes too long to get there from here.

 

 

EDIT: I meant the Bighorns, But either would appeal to me.

Edited by Machinebuilder, 12 March 2021 - 06:56 PM.

[DarinH]

I'm confused. Your new 7.3 L gas Superduty doesn't run above 5000' elevation?

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I'm interested in hearing how you like it at High elevation. In East TN I can get to 5000' but not for long.