Lobster
Advanced Member
Been reading WTW for a couple years now. Built out my 2017 Grandby shell with lots of help from these pages. I’m NOT planning on permanently bolting down my rig to the truck for a couple more years but..
There’s been much discussion on the need for a platform to place the camper on when removed from the truck. I built a 4x8 skateboard to roll mine into the garage during the winter fishing season when I need my truck. The premise of the platform seems to be support for the floor and your advised not to walk into a camper without the floor supported.
My question is if the floor is not attached well enough to support your weight (200lbs), then how would bolting the floor of the camper to the truck bed maintain control of the camper weight (1500 lbs) when off-roading? Do people fabricate L brackets attached to the vertical sides? Or utilize the standard turnbuckle supports in addition to bolting down?
Just curious...probably missing something obvious...enlighten me.
Thanks, Jim
There’s been much discussion on the need for a platform to place the camper on when removed from the truck. I built a 4x8 skateboard to roll mine into the garage during the winter fishing season when I need my truck. The premise of the platform seems to be support for the floor and your advised not to walk into a camper without the floor supported.
My question is if the floor is not attached well enough to support your weight (200lbs), then how would bolting the floor of the camper to the truck bed maintain control of the camper weight (1500 lbs) when off-roading? Do people fabricate L brackets attached to the vertical sides? Or utilize the standard turnbuckle supports in addition to bolting down?
Just curious...probably missing something obvious...enlighten me.
Thanks, Jim