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An elevated crank up camper with a pull out overlook porch.... sweet. Smart idea... you know to keep the Tigers and Lions safely down below you:beer:

Any updates on this build? PS... pics that go with this quote is at https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?154910-Frame-question&p=1969474&viewfull=1#post1969474

Glad your reinforced that. Mentioned it around 6 post earlier but it often gets overlooked.

Believe the 5,000 lb figure is misleading. While as you suggest structurally it is designed to carry significantly more for sure then why the 5000 rating..... seems others have come to the conclusion that the 5000 figure is more of an OFF ROAD rating that takes into account other factors such as...

As has been discussed in other threads.. the C channel appears to be a STRUCTURAL MEMBER for the bed to carry the amount of weight it is designed. For example the M1079 has a similar channel below the large box. And yes it ends up improving clearance also. For example if you remove it then...

For what little it's worth. Am thinking hybrid 3pt mount cause camper box will be a repurposed Travel Trailer and have nowhere near the structural integrity of OEM boxes. Granted no one will ride in camper though. Camper Box won't fair well being asked to flex as the chassis does. Thus need...

According to another thread in here the box mount system on the LMTV is a hybrid 3pt/4pt system. Hard mounts in each back corner to second C Channel on frame rail. A captured? spring mount on at least one corner of the front. Might be both corners. A search in here should find that thread and...

and lower bed conflicts with lid of battery box. Wheelwells in the bed can solve tire contact issues if one wanted to go that route.

LOL, Wish had skills and brain power of such a "Hobby Mechanic" myself. Chemistry and Pre Med, Certified Machinist and Certified Welder, and presently keeping the various countries fleets of oil tankers, Fish tankers, Military vessels and similar huge machine marvels built and repaired in...

much of same questions answered here http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?152171-I-ve-been-DERAILED-(removing-rail-from-under-bed)&highlight=chassis