Midsize Camper Into a Fullsize Bed
#1
Posted 21 December 2010 - 12:41 AM
SO.....here are the questions; Has anybody on here taken a midsize camper and put it into a fullsize shortbed? How did it look? Yes, we are trying to avoid looking goofy. But I want to think that the midsize camper will be a little bit narrower and might possibly match the bedsides of the fullsize? Smaller and a little bit lighter for fourwheeling? Is there enough space to the sides to build storage area? I have even considered making a flatbed for the truck to get more storage, has anybody done this? Does anybody have pictures?
Thanks for any help you can give!
#2
Posted 21 December 2010 - 01:28 AM
Here is a rear angle pic. I can't seem to find my others right now and this angle is a little weird.
Now, just roaming around in a stock Land Cruiser (not stock for long though... bawahahha [evil laugh])
#3
Posted 21 December 2010 - 08:40 AM
Do you have the jacks for that ATC setup, or did you hard mount it and leave it in there all the time? If it was on jacks when you got it, did the jacks clear the bedsides?
#4
Posted 21 December 2010 - 01:56 PM
But hey, I am getting a great start in the whole camping/exploring world.
Good time to be exploring around AZ. I'm headed there from NM at the end of the week. May explore near Safford and then maybe the Harquahala area W of PHX
#5
Posted 21 December 2010 - 05:02 PM
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#6
Posted 21 December 2010 - 08:13 PM
One thing that I have noticed on these forums....all the trucks are pretty stock. Making me rethink my idea of lift and big tires. I was thinking a 4" lift and 35" tires. But now I am thinking of calling somebody like Deaver Springs up and getting minimal lift and doing 33" tires. I am almost considering leaving my truck 2wd for awhile and just putting a locker in the rear while I gather all the parts I need.
I can't wait to get out there and start exploring.
#7
Posted 21 December 2010 - 08:33 PM
Lot's of people here have done lifts. You can't tell from my pic, but I went up 1 size in tire and added 1" lift by using adjustable shocks and shackles. Gave me 2" of lift without changing the suspension that much. Others have done more. The bigger you go, the more trouble you are likely to have and the more unstable it could be. Like everything, it's a trade off.
Now, just roaming around in a stock Land Cruiser (not stock for long though... bawahahha [evil laugh])
#8
Posted 22 December 2010 - 01:35 AM
One thing that I have noticed on these forums....all the trucks are pretty stock. Making me rethink my idea of lift and big tires. I was thinking a 4" lift and 35" tires. But now I am thinking of calling somebody like Deaver Springs up and getting minimal lift and doing 33" tires. I am almost considering leaving my truck 2wd for awhile and just putting a locker in the rear while I gather all the parts I need.
My stock tires are 33's, I want to a 34" OD as it had E range tires more readily available in the size. When those fit without a lift there isn't a need to rush out and lift things.
2022 F350 7.3L; family trailer at the moment and some aluminum stuck together to eventually form another truck camper
#9
Posted 05 January 2011 - 04:23 AM
I like the extra space between the camper and the sides of the truck bed: excellent storage for firewood, a second propane tank, fishing gear, etc. See Pics.
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