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Old May 13, 2015 | 11:47 PM
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Are the 6ft bed 1500 rams not supposed to have cab over campers on them? I am having a hard time finding them for sale. Seems like endless ones for 8ft beds on 2500 and 3500s!
 
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Old May 14, 2015 | 02:30 AM
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You'll have a helluva time finding a cabover that's not an overload for a 1500. As you know by now!
 
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Old May 14, 2015 | 10:16 AM
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Lance has one (I thin the 805) that's for 1500 trucks. You are likely going to be way overloaded on your Dodge though. I'd get a short or long bed pop up to stay light.

Or buy a 2500/3500.
 
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Old May 14, 2015 | 04:11 PM
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So this wouldn't work? I don't plan on using the sink or fridge. I just want a a place to sleep instead of a tent or sleeping bags in the bed of the truck! http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/rvs/5022685498.html or am I doomed to just buy a camper shell?
 
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Old May 14, 2015 | 05:03 PM
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900 and some change pounds when full of water and gas? Your truck should be able to deal with that.
 
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Old May 14, 2015 | 08:12 PM
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One like that, or a pop up will work. You may have to install Stable Loads or airbags with it. That 900 will become 1500 lbs real quick loaded.
 
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Old May 14, 2015 | 10:19 PM
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One like that, or a pop up will work. You may have to install Stable Loads or airbags with it. That 900 will become 1500 lbs real quick loaded.
Ain't that the truth.
 
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Old May 15, 2015 | 10:51 PM
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I'd like one of these, but it ain't cheap.

http://www.fourwh.com/product/hawk-s...-regular-size/
 
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Old May 16, 2015 | 09:54 AM
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Holy crap. 15 GRAND for the BASE model??????
 
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Old May 16, 2015 | 04:47 PM
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I've been doing some reaserch the last 12 months looking for the best option also. I like the pop up listed above, but the wieght is already above 1000lb with gas and water. I think the two best ways to go is..... spend some coin on something a bit newer and lighter(2004+ pop up for a short bed) they are out there. Or buy a shell/build your own
 
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