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bobndot

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Posted: 02/09/12 07:15am

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Did you try looking here ?

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/24581263.cfm

camper loading/jacks/hauling/tie downs shows guides

you could install something on the bottom of the camper too.

http://www.rv.net/forum/Index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/16957495.cfm

mkirsch

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Posted: 02/09/12 01:20pm

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The beauty of building a box out of 2x4s and plywood is you end up with a 3-1/2" high "basement" for storing stuff. Fishing poles, ladder, hoses, the tow strap, tools.... The possibilities are ENDLESS!

2x4 on edge is about 3-3/8" plus 23/32" (what they call 3/4") ply is about 4".

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Posted: 02/09/12 02:20pm

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its a good idea to use the space created----------but if your camper drops over the back of your truck bed-----like ours-----how would you access it ? (without removing the camper)

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arto_wa

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Posted: 02/11/12 11:45am

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I have two layers of 2" HD pink foam, on top of a rubber mat!

* This post was edited 02/11/12 12:19pm by arto_wa *

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Posted: 06/01/12 11:57am

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scolew325 wrote:

I use a high density foam board under mine. It can be found at the big box stores fairly cheap. If you go that route just make sure its the high density, you will know right away if its not, it will smash down to nothing a few miles down the road.

is this the same board they sell as insulation...thks

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Posted: 06/01/12 01:24pm

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Posted: 06/01/12 01:25pm

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I used 2X4's with 1/2 plywood and topped it off with a 3/4 rubber stall mat from TSC. That made close to 3". Worked great for me.

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Posted: 06/02/12 08:51am

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scolew325 wrote:

dont see my first post...so hi again, is this the same foam board they use as insallation...thks

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Posted: 06/02/12 03:25pm

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We used 2x4s on their sides, not edges, and 3/4 plywood on that with a rubber mat on top. We have a spray on bed liner and the camper still moved around some.
so we added a strip of rubber ( baler belts )to the 2x4s that run the length of the bed and that ended that.
I just went out and measured it. It raises the camper 2 3/4 inches and clears the roof clearance lights by slightly more than 1 inch.

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