brick
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My son just got an older camper for his pick-up. My question is should all the weight of camper be on the bed of the truck or should some be on the side of the truck? Brick
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RRUGG
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Bed.
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dbrojr
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should all be on the bed floor...sides should not touch...if they do you may have to put some wood under it to raise it off the bed rails.
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jtlingo123
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I bought an older TC and I had to raise the bottom of the camper. I used some 2x2 cedar, they cost around $3 and worked great. Slapped on some liquid nails and galvanized screws and it worked perfect.
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River&Sand
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As the others have said, all weight should be in the bed, rails should have an air gap of at least an 1". If the TV is a newer Ford the overhang could hit the cab also.
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dadwolf2
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River&Sand wrote:As the others have said, all weight should be in the bed, rails should have an air gap of at least an 1". If the TV is a newer Ford the overhang could hit the cab also.
Why does he need at least 1" of an air gap?
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Wanderin fool
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I have about 1/2" air gap. Im curious also why 1".
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69 Avion
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Some shell campers attach to the bed sides. Most of the traditional compers that are on this forum are made to have all the weight on the bed floor.
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Bigfootchevy
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I agree bed only
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