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[kcowyo]

I was going to put my camper on the Taco I would box in the frame between the spring hangers.Some 4x4 fab outfits sell precut plates for that purpose.

This. LMM is dead-on.

Here's a link to a reinforcement product with some details & pics.

Congrats on the new truck!
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[MidnightRider]

I have a 2004 tacoma Doublecab that has a 5 foot bed. My camper is 7 feet long and It does hang off the tailgate a foot or so, see avatar pic.

I understand that the weight is over and behind the rear axle, and have had some issues with frame bending/cracking above airbags, but with some reinforcement plates of thick steel it's holding. And Iv'e done ALOT of offroading with the camper on.

But what about the big hard sided TC's that have the big extra piece hanging down off the back of the truck. That is also alot of weight behind the rear axle too?

[Stan@FourWheel]

I don't mind going over the recommended payload on my 1/2 ton truck a little (from time to time).

Get the truck better set up to carry the extra weight.

Add some air bags, or stiff over-load springs.

Add a good set of D or E rated tires.

Etc. Etc. Etc.


But if I start bending the truck frame, I'm gonna sell that truck ASAP and get a 3/4 ton truck.

If you ever get in an accident, you might want to kiss it all goodbye.



Most any lawyer will take that case.

I don't think any insurance company would cover you if you have over loaded the truck that much.

I doubt they will pay out if they can find a reason not to.





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