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    Nice set up. I've been look, or window shopping. For a pull behind trailer. Now you got me to thinking of doing the same set up using my flatbed trailer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DSB OUTDOORS View Post
    Nice set up. I've been look, or window shopping. For a pull behind trailer. Now you got me to thinking of doing the same set up using my flatbed trailer.
    This setup has lots of benefits. One big one is registration fees are low for a utility trailer vs a traditional pull behind camper. And with a larger deck like that you could bring other fun toys too

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    Quote Originally Posted by Colorado_Outback View Post
    This setup has lots of benefits. One big one is registration fees are low for a utility trailer vs a traditional pull behind camper. And with a larger deck like that you could bring other fun toys too
    Ya, thats what I was thinking. I'd slide the camper up a bit, and I have a ramp back flat bed trailer for an ATV.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DSB OUTDOORS View Post
    Ya, thats what I was thinking. I'd slide the camper up a bit, and I have a ramp back flat bed trailer for an ATV.
    He'd need a longer trailer for that because the attic would hit the spare on any slight incline.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Irving View Post
    He'd need a longer trailer for that because the attic would hit the spare on any slight incline.
    True. This setup is about as close as I would like as is. Need to do some research about extending the hitch an inch or two, it definitely wouldn't hurt. As it sits the over hang gets close to the back of the Jeep in extreme backing, almost jack knife situations.

    On a longer deck or with a pickup that would be the way to go. Porch on the back

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    Quote Originally Posted by Colorado_Outback View Post
    True. This setup is about as close as I would like as is. Need to do some research about extending the hitch an inch or two, it definitely wouldn't hurt. As it sits the over hang gets close to the back of the Jeep in extreme backing, almost jack knife situations.

    On a longer deck or with a pickup that would be the way to go. Porch on the back
    When and if you extend the ball coupler / hitch, make sure the distance from center of both hubs / axle is even to the center of coupler. An uneven measurement can cause excessive tire wear, potential handling issues.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HoneyBadger View Post
    Really cool! Are you going to build any sort of storage cabinet or anything under the sides of the camper (on top of the trailer deck)?
    Yep going to make 2 boxes that slide in from the front and will have side doors on them. Still need to figure out how I'm going to execute the doors. Should be able to get the grill, jacks and some other junk in them. Ply, seam seal, and a good exterior paint. Probably black to match the trailer.

    Quote Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo View Post
    When a slide in is on the truck, you level the camper using the jacks. The issue with the heater noise might be attributed to it not level, or slightly tweaked prior to your project.
    I had it (reasonably) leveled out when ever I was messing with the heater and on both occasions I had it out. It hasn't returned yet so fingers crossed.

    Quote Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo View Post
    When and if you extend the ball coupler / hitch, make sure the distance from center of both hubs / axle is even to the center of coupler. An uneven measurement can cause excessive tire wear, potential handling issues.
    Good advice. Just went through re squaring the axle after the lift. If anything Ill probably build a custom drop hitch and add an inch or two there. Still need to do more research on that and figure out what the acceptable limit is. Since I'm effectively increasing the length of a lever arm with a 4-500lb weight on it, it turning into a taco would be tragic.

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