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**FirstOwner69** · 06-13-2017, 10:58 PM

Welcome to the forum!

Can you clarify the length? Camper length is generally expressed as floor length. That would be an extremely long camper if that's the way you measured it. 11' would, of course, extend 3' beyond the end of an 8' bed and is typically the longest I'd recommend. I bought my truck in 1969 to carry an 11' cab-over camper. It could be a handful. Your gross vehicle weight rating is either 7000# or 7500# depending on the rear suspension. Be sure your total weight including passengers and gear does not exceed your GVWR. If it doesn't, you are probably OK if your truck is in top condition. Be sure your bed is securely anchored to the frame. There are only 8 bolts. So, be sure the floor, bolts and frame mounts are in great shape. Rear leaf springs would provide a more stable platform than coils but yours is likely coils.

I recommend tie downs that are frame mounted.

Here's a picture of mine taken in 1970 carrying the heaviest load it ever hauled.

Also, what tires are you running? How old?

06-13-2017, 10:58 PM	#5
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,839	Re: Truck camper Welcome to the forum! Can you clarify the length? Camper length is generally expressed as floor length. That would be an extremely long camper if that's the way you measured it. 11' would, of course, extend 3' beyond the end of an 8' bed and is typically the longest I'd recommend. I bought my truck in 1969 to carry an 11' cab-over camper. It could be a handful. Your gross vehicle weight rating is either 7000# or 7500# depending on the rear suspension. Be sure your total weight including passengers and gear does not exceed your GVWR. If it doesn't, you are probably OK if your truck is in top condition. Be sure your bed is securely anchored to the frame. There are only 8 bolts. So, be sure the floor, bolts and frame mounts are in great shape. Rear leaf springs would provide a more stable platform than coils but yours is likely coils. I recommend tie downs that are frame mounted. Here's a picture of mine taken in 1970 carrying the heaviest load it ever hauled. Also, what tires are you running? How old? Attached Images Last edited by FirstOwner69; 06-14-2017 at 12:24 AM.