Gaetan
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I have put 3 metal screws and washers in the front and 2 in the back so that do not intefere with the camper.
I was effraied that with gusty winds and no rear pannel it could fry in the air when the box is empty
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big whitey
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d3500ram wrote:I could leave it in the bed, but the "growing- up- in New Jersey" experience makes me realize that at times that nothing bolted down may "tend to walk."
never heard of one being stolen but hey first time for everything.that said i keep my bed mat in my truck with or without the TC as it would be pretty brazen and would garner much attn should anyone try to lift it. just TOOOO much trouble to take in and out or to deal with being attached to the TC.
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d3500ram
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I agree that leaving the mat in the bed would be the easiest and that there is a very low chance of it being stolen (but I said that about my stereo in front of my house...but that was NJ...)
...if I do leave it in the bed is there the chance of wind current while driving at high speed causing any lifting of it off the bed surface... does anyone put some sort of a weight in the bed to keep the mat in place?
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sirdrakejr
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Have you given any thought to using 3M spray on glue to hold the mat in the truck bed? Spray the mat and the truck bed and put it down. It will stay there. If not the 3M stuff, any commercial glue will do it for you.
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kcabpilot
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d3500ram wrote:...if I do leave it in the bed is there the chance of wind current while driving at high speed causing any lifting of it off the bed surface... does anyone put some sort of a weight in the bed to keep the mat in place?
Nope, it just lays there - they are actually pretty heavy but then you already know that if you've been removing and re-installing it regularly. I don't think there are too many cretins out there who are into stealing dirty rubber truck bed mats - too much work and it's not like they are worth much.
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big whitey
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d3500ram wrote:I agree that leaving the mat in the bed would be the easiest and that there is a very low chance of it being stolen (but I said that about my stereo in front of my house...but that was NJ...)
...if I do leave it in the bed is there the chance of wind current while driving at high speed causing any lifting of it off the bed surface... does anyone put some sort of a weight in the bed to keep the mat in place?
never say never but the chances of it lifting up/out are slim and none.as others have said the weight of the mat will keep it in your truck.BTW i would not use 3m(not necessary) unless ABSOLUTELY sure it will be there forever,that stuff is pretty much permanent or you will destroy your mat trying to remove it.
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d3500ram
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Good points everyone! The bottom of the camper is enclosed with the added 3/4 ply... it is screwed on with caulk at the perimeter where it contacts the exposed factory frame. I can removed it if absolutely necessary.
If I were to mount it, I would cut holes in the mat which match the fastening hardware... and the rubber could be permanently attached but the unit could be removed as a whole... (wish I thought of it when I first attached the wood as it 'prolly would have been easier to install the mat while the ply was off the camper)... sounds like a lot of work now especially when trying to apply even and constant force opposite gravity.
I think I will forgo this idea at this time.
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scottz
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Another vote for do-it-yourself roll-on bedliner, Hurculiner.
It is cheaper, lighter, and will hold your camper in place better than professional spray-ons and rubber mats.
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d3500ram
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Herculiner is great for the truck that only does TC hauling and the occasional run to the local home center. I cannot complain.
... but for severe contractor-duty type of work it can be lacking because it is relatively thin compared the the professionally installed liners.
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Dan L
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Thanks for the idea.
Dan
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