4x4 labs modular rear bumper

[DirtyDog]

Here's a neat product:

http://4x4labs.com/bumpers.shtml

Bolt on what you need - fuel canisters, spare tire, bike rack etc. Problem is it seems they only make these for Land Cruisers. Has anyone seen something similar for other trucks?

 

[Marc]

DD

Check out "Safari Guards" web-site. They have a new rear swing away set up for the F250/350.

marc

 

[DirtyDog]

It occurred to me that this style of bumper will make taking the camper off the truck pretty difficult

 

[the fisherman]

I Can

See some backup problems assosiated with that kind of a setup, do you really think that's what you need?

 

[DirtyDog]

I just need to figure out where to carry some extra fuel. Too bad that modular bumper system isn't built for Ford - I really like the bike rack module for that.

 

[the fisherman]

If It's About Extra Fuel

There are a lot of outfits that make replacement fuel tanks for all pickup trucks, probably for less money than one of those bumpers. And the fuel will be where it belongs, under the truck, not hanging off your rear end, which I think is a really bad idea.

 

[DirtyDog]

There are a lot of outfits that make replacement fuel tanks for all pickup trucks, probably for less money than one of those bumpers. And the fuel will be where it belongs, under the truck, not hanging off your rear end, which I think is a really bad idea.

I don't like the idea of having fuel back there either. The replacement tanks are expensive, and the bumper option offers the ability to carry other things like bikes - but you are right I'll probably just need to get the bigger tank.

 

[SunMan]

These are kind of interesting. Might work better for my roof tray system rather than a bulky non-aerodynamic gas can. Might also work for folks with enough gap between the camper and truck bed. Anybody know anything about them?

http://www.portal-tek.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=23&products_id=27

 

[pvstoy]

Hi DD,

Here is that company up your way, http://www.nwmp.com/ I have the gravity fed one.

If you don't see your new truck model give them a call and see what they can do for you.

 

[Marc]

It occurred to me that this style of bumper will make taking the camper off the truck pretty difficult

I don't see how. What makes you think that

 

[HERR42]

transferFLOW in chico,ca

they have good tank solutions.

 

[DirtyDog]

I don't see how. What makes you think that

Well the swing away stuff would be in the way. Wouldn't clear the jacks.

 

[Marc]

Well the swing away stuff would be in the way. Wouldn't clear the jacks.

I guess it depends on the type your using

 

[DirtyDog]

I guess it depends on the type your using

I'm actually surprised I thought of this in advance of getting the bumper. A more normal course of action would have been for me to get the bumper installed and then have an oh **** moment as I tried to remove the camper

 

[Marc]

DD

Check out the Aluminess site. Under trucks, they show a Super Duty with a 4 Wheel camper with their bumper and two swing outs. I don't see a problem with this set up. Also cable jack's as well as Reico Titans swing ups would work.

 

[pvstoy]

http://www.aluminess.com/trucks.htm

You would think there would be a way to remove the swing outs when you wanted.....

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[Mark W. Ingalls]

Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho-o-o-oh!

 

[DirtyDog]

I still say the camper aint coming off of that truck unless those arms are removed from the bumper. I'll contact them and find out.

 

[the fisherman]

Man

That sure looks like a lot of weight pretty far aft of the axel, Dog, the camper might come off the truck with that rig, but it's probably like my truck, I have about a 1/4 inch on either side because of the fender flares, It's a no go with a 10 knot cross wind.