What happens when he hits a bump at speed?
That’s using a nearly $4K off-the-shelf lift system that has always struck me as looking homemade. And I’m not sure the camper is homemade either. Probably a salvage/rebuild with frankenstein parts, and interestingly, that wrap should do a pretty damn good job of hiding delamination which I’m going to say is certainly present.
What an interesting, somewhat sketchy solution to avoid a proper truck for that load. Reminds of a bastardized version of the Automated Safety Hitch. May not be that sketchy – it appears to have at least three connection points like the ASH and acts as a real tag axle. I’m still hesitant to believe it’s a suitable alternative to a proper vehicle.
Gotta love the propane tank mounted sideways at the very rear.
Edit – oh man, the thing just keeps getting better. They ran a brace from the overhang to the body, which blocks the rear cab door from opening!
Ugly is what it is.
The jack system is called Stable Lift and does double duty as a tie-down. It’s spendy but not much more than regular power jacks for a heavy camper. It’s high on my list of gonna-get-its right after I win the lottery.
Not caring for the rest of it. The gas bottle in the perfect place to get hit by a rear-ender. The tag axle because the truck is overloaded (and the extra axle doesn’t make it not overloaded). To each his own I guess, but I’m gonna give this one plenty of room if I meet it on the highway.
i get the intention but this is just an all around janky mess.
Get a camper that fits your truck or a truck that fits your camper but oh no baby dont do this.
Embarrassing. There is nothing right about this setup. Camper is far too big for a 1/2 ton truck. It is overweight before the driver even gets in. Ground clearance is gone. The ability to tow a trailer is gone. Safe handling on the highway is gone. This is a clown car, but more dangerous. Just get a trailer. There is no advantage to this thing.
That’s actually a cool vinyl wrap. Anyone know what those small wheels are?
Source: Homemade maybe?
