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82FB · 09-29-2009, 10:48 PM

Thinking outside the box, and I know that means I probably lost it, but I have been thinking of ways to travel with the family lately. Have a f350 cc longbed and thought of a popup camper, but they are generally expensive, and way too small for 5 people. I see tent trailers all the time selling for next to nothing, and thought why not rip out the axle and mount it up on top of the bed. Might have to space it up a couple inches so the front clears the cab when opened, and might have to get a small ladder to get in and out, but would sleep more people.

What am I missing?

Todd W · 09-30-2009, 12:16 AM

And why don't you want to tow it?

lojim · 09-30-2009, 07:55 AM

you would always have 2,000 loaded above your bed unless you come up with a way to remove it.

wheelerfreak · 09-30-2009, 07:56 AM

Sounds like a round about way to get a roof top tent? Although with your method you would have the stove/refer that RTT don't generally have. Seems like it would be kind of heavy to have in your bed while traveling off road, I'm guessing 1500# plus your other gear and supplies. It sounds like it will sticking out the sides a bit as well.

If you are gonna go the popup trailer route, I'd just strengthen the trailer by lifting, armor, tires, and maybe a stronger axle, and then tow that.

winkosmosis · 09-30-2009, 08:13 AM

How would that give you any more space than a bed camper? You're still limited by the length and width of the bed, except now you won't be making use of the space inside the bed.

What about a bed camper with a rooftop tent on top of it?

Look here for ideas http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...splay.php?f=75

Boise K5 · 09-30-2009, 09:10 AM

How bout these...

http://www.livinlite.com/camper-overview.php

09-29-2009, 10:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
82FB Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 41 Location: Ventura County, CA Posts: 3,240	Sticking my neck out here... Thinking outside the box, and I know that means I probably lost it, but I have been thinking of ways to travel with the family lately. Have a f350 cc longbed and thought of a popup camper, but they are generally expensive, and way too small for 5 people. I see tent trailers all the time selling for next to nothing, and thought why not rip out the axle and mount it up on top of the bed. Might have to space it up a couple inches so the front clears the cab when opened, and might have to get a small ladder to get in and out, but would sleep more people. What am I missing?

09-30-2009, 12:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Todd W I make websites! Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12429 Location: Rubicon Trail - CA Posts: 10,335 Blog Entries: 9	And why don't you want to tow it? __________________ My 4x4 Blog Rockwell axles too!

09-30-2009, 07:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
lojim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Member # 131580 Location: Poconos, PA Posts: 208	you would always have 2,000 loaded above your bed unless you come up with a way to remove it. __________________ 2006 Durango HEMI, SCX-10 JK, Losi Micro ...someone tell my wife i'm not crazy...

09-30-2009, 07:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
wheelerfreak Piss Ant Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4135 Location: Finally, in a house in the mountains of BFE! Posts: 728	Sounds like a round about way to get a roof top tent? Although with your method you would have the stove/refer that RTT don't generally have. Seems like it would be kind of heavy to have in your bed while traveling off road, I'm guessing 1500# plus your other gear and supplies. It sounds like it will sticking out the sides a bit as well. If you are gonna go the popup trailer route, I'd just strengthen the trailer by lifting, armor, tires, and maybe a stronger axle, and then tow that. __________________ With a bit of luck, his life was ruined forever. Always thinking just behind some narrow door in all of his favorite bars, men in red woolen shirts are getting incredible kicks from things he'll never know.

09-30-2009, 08:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
winkosmosis Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Member # 117439 Location: Houston Posts: 58	How would that give you any more space than a bed camper? You're still limited by the length and width of the bed, except now you won't be making use of the space inside the bed. What about a bed camper with a rooftop tent on top of it? Look here for ideas http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...splay.php?f=75 __________________ 1999 XJ - D30HP - Chrysler 8.25 - Old Man Emu 2" springs - BFG AT KO 31x10.5r15 on '06 TJ steelies Last edited by winkosmosis; 09-30-2009 at 08:15 AM.

09-30-2009, 09:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Boise K5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Member # 125720 Posts: 15	How bout these... http://www.livinlite.com/camper-overview.php

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