2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Searching for nice, simple srw aluminum flatbed...

[geusterman]

Hi Y'all. Looking for a simple light aluminum flat bed for my 3/4 ton. I will have a 5th wheel ball in the deck. Removeable headache rack. Tool boxes underneath. Side racks that swing down for a wider deck for snomobiles and removeable for the camper I will build for the flatbed ala EarthRoamer. Support my fantasy here boys. Vote no! Just kiddin. Any thots on this VERY welcome. GE

 

[JLinder]

Build one,

That's what I ended up doing. I couldn't find a decent looking SWB flattie from anybody, and those that had decent enough looking beds for a long box couldn't come up with pictures of the bed for a short box. Here are a few companies that make aluminum beds to help you along...



B & W

http://www.trailers-truckstuff.com/truckbodies.html

Ute Ltd

Alum-Line

Pro-Tech Industries in Vancover, Wa. (Couldn't find their site).

 

[BRobertson]

I just got a UTE tray from www.uteltd.com .

I will be installing it this weekend, hopefully!!!!!



Bob

 

[Steve Campbell]

You might PM Shelby Griggs....

He had Les Schwab fab him one at their facility in Prineville Oregon. Very quality flat bed with lots of usable storage spaces.

 

[geusterman]

Well thanks fellas. Good leads here. I don't care if it takes me a year to build the ultimate "survival" camper. Everything on solar and diesel plus a little wood stove from the marine side of life. Little diesel generator. AC in the diesel furnace. Rhino-liner walls and roof. Aluminum frame. Sitting on an aluminum flatbed. Thanks again. GE

 

[Rambunctious]

I have an idea

I'll build you one!! E-mail me directly if interested.

 

[Big White Beast]

Hers a few I've seen.......

http://www.gooseneck.net/products/alum.htm



http://www.highwayproducts.com/flatbed.htm



My friend had a box made for a camping trailer we built from Highwayproducts. Good workmanship and the price was reasonable.



Garrett

 

[homeka45]

Just ordered the ute tray from uteltd.com. Nice unit and Randy is a straight shooter and great to deal with.

 

[geusterman]

Thanks BWB, your wife's truck just like mine except mine is the cheapie with the HO. Just a worker. Lot nicer things to drive everyday but I do enjoy my "real truck" as long as I don' "have" to drive it all the time. Liked that Highway Products site and will talk with them about a basic bed which I can modify after I get it. Dwela, you ol Hawaiian, that aluminum bed will be perfect in the tropics. Won't rust! I wonder if they can make me a simple one. Will check. Thanks men. GE

 

[BRobertson]

UTE bed

Dwela,



I,m in the middle of the install on my Ute tray.

I have some suggestions for anyone doing the same, if you are interested!!



Bob

 

[homeka45]

George,

Sounds like you plan to get away from it all to a serious degree! Good luck, and keep us posted on your progress, oh and don't forget the pictures.



Bob,

You can PM me with your suggestions and ideas or maybe start a new thread. Did you get any of the accessories?



Dan