just_a_hunter
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It's been a crazy (and a bit expensive) undertaking but I got a side by side from my Dad at too good of a deal to pass up but I had a huge problem with getting it where I would use it, like camping and hunting...
I rarely haul a heavy load and I love my 2010 F150. Getting a new truck is not an option and I REFUSE to pull a pup behind a bumper pull camper. Last year my wife (and two daughters) pretty much told me they (she) were sick of roughing it. Now mind you I did upgrade from a wall tent to a 1974 19' Prowler but that wasn't good enough to compfort a 3rd world loving woman who loves the outdoors. So we (I) broke down (was forced too) get a new camper so I got a Passport Ultra-lite Grand Touring 2400 BH. I really didn't want the debt but have to admit I love the camper.
I've hauled my 4 wheeler and camper all over tarnation with my truck after taking the tailgate off but stuffing a 2008 Kawasaki Teryx in an F150 is out of the question. Unless you get a brainstorm and think a flatbed is the answer to your ailments. So it was off to the local machine shop for un upgrade with careful measurements of the Teryx chasis. What a great job the welder did and my stipulation was keep the factory tow package in place. I also had airbags put in the rear suspension, bed rhino lined, and some super heavy duty rated 10' titan ramps.
We knew it was going to be snug to get the side by side on there sideways but I'll be danged if it doesnt fit just perfect. But.... this outfit definately makes my trucks butt look big.
The big problem I had, was the legal width limit is 102". With the Teryx bed on I was 113" wide with the unit on sideways which is the only way it will fit. So after making the wireing un-pluggable and taking the bed off and straping it to the frame upright which is pretty painless, I think I'm ready for the next phase which is hook the camper up and see how that goes. Which, it better go OK because I'm out of options and down a few grand..
I did have some overshoot stop chaulks made for the front wheels and switched from tie downs to chain and boomers which is WAY more secure.
I'll keep you posted when I hook the camper up next week..
Just thought I would share another option that would make Jeff Foxworthy proud. Besides, what can I say,.... I'm a native Utard....
Todd
It's been a crazy (and a bit expensive) undertaking but I got a side by side from my Dad at too good of a deal to pass up but I had a huge problem with getting it where I would use it, like camping and hunting...
I rarely haul a heavy load and I love my 2010 F150. Getting a new truck is not an option and I REFUSE to pull a pup behind a bumper pull camper. Last year my wife (and two daughters) pretty much told me they (she) were sick of roughing it. Now mind you I did upgrade from a wall tent to a 1974 19' Prowler but that wasn't good enough to compfort a 3rd world loving woman who loves the outdoors. So we (I) broke down (was forced too) get a new camper so I got a Passport Ultra-lite Grand Touring 2400 BH. I really didn't want the debt but have to admit I love the camper.
I've hauled my 4 wheeler and camper all over tarnation with my truck after taking the tailgate off but stuffing a 2008 Kawasaki Teryx in an F150 is out of the question. Unless you get a brainstorm and think a flatbed is the answer to your ailments. So it was off to the local machine shop for un upgrade with careful measurements of the Teryx chasis. What a great job the welder did and my stipulation was keep the factory tow package in place. I also had airbags put in the rear suspension, bed rhino lined, and some super heavy duty rated 10' titan ramps.
We knew it was going to be snug to get the side by side on there sideways but I'll be danged if it doesnt fit just perfect. But.... this outfit definately makes my trucks butt look big.
The big problem I had, was the legal width limit is 102". With the Teryx bed on I was 113" wide with the unit on sideways which is the only way it will fit. So after making the wireing un-pluggable and taking the bed off and straping it to the frame upright which is pretty painless, I think I'm ready for the next phase which is hook the camper up and see how that goes. Which, it better go OK because I'm out of options and down a few grand..
I did have some overshoot stop chaulks made for the front wheels and switched from tie downs to chain and boomers which is WAY more secure.
I'll keep you posted when I hook the camper up next week..
Just thought I would share another option that would make Jeff Foxworthy proud. Besides, what can I say,.... I'm a native Utard....
Todd