Alaskan on 6.5 ft bed?
#1
Posted 01 December 2014 - 12:06 AM
I'm looking for something not much longer than 7 ft. I pull too many trailers to do the tailgate down trick on 8 ft camper.
Do they make that sized camper at Alaskan?
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#4
Posted 01 December 2014 - 12:49 AM
That being said, most purchasers have an eye on resale value down the road (pun), so they buy pretty standard sizes.
Edit for clarification
Edited by Freebird, 07 December 2014 - 02:57 PM.
#5
Posted 01 December 2014 - 10:25 AM
#6
Posted 23 November 2015 - 06:23 PM
Reviving an old thread. Anybody out there have the new shorter model (6.5-foot) on a half-ton pickup? Looking for comments on how it rides. I have a new aluminum F150 and am considering the short Alaskan.
Thanks,
Greg
#7
Posted 23 November 2015 - 10:46 PM
Specs say 1483 pounds dry.
http://www.truckcamp...015-alaskan-6-5
The Hawk is 985 pounds dry without options.
I did notice that the tailgate needs to come off with the Alaskan 6.5. With the 8' beds, you can leave the tailgate on with their 8' camper. A back porch, and added security for gear in the camper.
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#8
Posted 24 November 2015 - 05:11 AM
I've been corresponding with Bryan and he says he can make one that is short enough to fit inside the tailgate of a 6.5 foot bed. The compromise is that the couch will be a bit shorter than 6 feet. That works for us, since neither of us is 6 feet tall. It would also allow us to lock the tailgate (new Fords have locking tailgates) when the camper is down, thus adding some security.
At 1480 pounds, once the water, gas, gear etc. is added, we'll be close to max payload on the F150 (2200 pounds). For sure we would have to add some suspension enhancements, like airbags or extra springs.
Still thinking about all this.....
#9
Posted 22 January 2016 - 03:27 PM
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