If you could measure the floor from the front of the bed to the point the tailgate touches the bed.
Thank you for the help.
Seems like you already have what you need but I'll confirm anyway that top bed rail clearance is indeed 80".
Posted 12 March 2024 - 02:22 PM
If you could measure the floor from the front of the bed to the point the tailgate touches the bed.
Thank you for the help.
Seems like you already have what you need but I'll confirm anyway that top bed rail clearance is indeed 80".
Posted 15 March 2024 - 04:08 AM
I ordered a new GMC 2500 HD Sierra Reg Cab long bed. I like the idea of having over 3,000 lbs. load capacity, no longer need to worry about overloading my 1/2-ton truck. I can mount my Hawk and close tailgate and have some room for storage between the camper and front of the bed. The tailgate has a built in step so should be easy to enter the camper.
Saw some pictures of Hawk on 8 ft bed and it looks good. The reason why I did not go to a crew cab long bed pickup is the extremely long wheelbase, would be very hard to turn around on off road situations.
Posted 15 March 2024 - 05:24 AM
Edited by Jon R, 15 March 2024 - 05:32 AM.
Jon R
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Posted 15 March 2024 - 06:10 PM
When I moved the camper to my 2019 Ram pickup, I installed a 3/4 sheet of plywood on bottom because the bed walls were taller than my previous truck.
Good point on the location of the tie down eye bolt location, I will keep that a top priority.
The 2500 HD weight is around 7,000 lbs. The payload for the truck is over 3,000 lbs. I would think the weight of the Hawk would balance out the truck and give me a better ride and traction.
The main reason I decided to go with a 3/4-ton truck was not to worry about overloading, and aftermarket air bags or adding heaver springs.
Thank you for the suggestions, all good points to consider.
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