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Another option is a swap body system like they use in europe.
Jost international makes them, you have to download their catalog to find it though.
JOST International
Why are you interested in the hook lift?
Do you want to use the truck as a dump?
Do you want to swap beds?
If we know what you want to use the truck for it would help.
For a while I was very interested in adding the Paletized loading System (PLS)to my truck. This is basically a hook lift...
Two major violations in most states
First most states require trailer brakes for a trailer over 3000 pounds
second you towed a trailer that has a gvw of close to 16000 pounds with a 3/4 ton truck. This far exceeds the capicity of your truck. In the event of an accident they will go by the...
Rick
I suggest that you read the air brake manual that I posted a link to in my last post.
Also if you could post some pictures it would help us id the trailer.
Please check the rate towing capacity of the duece.
The duece is a 2 1/2 ton trailer
The M1061A1 is a 5 ton trailer (it has...
The web site was updated several months ago but due to a computer glitch an old version of the site was actually on the web.
If you check it now you will see that the info is up to date.
thanks for the heads up
I guess i will have to check it regularly to make sure it is current. Actually...
You could use 1" styrofoam attached to the soft top frame with tie wire to keep it in place then file the edged and cores to get a nice shape and lay up some resin and mat over the top. Once it hardens you can cut the tie wires and remove the top and finnish the inside. fiberglas coated plywood...
On the second sunday of the month you can usually have breakfest at the amvets post in irwindale
It is the monthly meeting of the SCMVCC
www.scmvcc.com
It looks like my truck will also be at 13 feet.
The height is not a issue in the street but it might be a concern off road.
these campers are kind of soft when you push a tree limb out of the way
Since when does home depot have vehicle paint?
A automotive or industrial paint supply store can mix it up in a much better paint and usually by what ever quantity you want froma quart to a drum.
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