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10-25-2021, 04:42 PM #21
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Many thanks for the lengthy response - time is precious.
Where do I start? (Caveat, I'm less than a newbie)
Okay, the reason I had not considered a bed cover, even though I would want one, was simply because I assumed the fiver (my new favorite word) hitch would stick up past the side rails. I'm not sure why I automatically assumed that, but I did, and therefore a cover would be a pain. Remove the hitch when you want to use the cover, etc.
If that's not the case then a cover is in order. I'm making another assumption. If you have a crossover toolbox there are covers to accommodate that setup.
Buying a hitch - the right hitch - is a whole different discussion for me. Best not too get into it here.
Here is how green I am with my truck. I just looked at the sticker - the private seller kept it - and apparently right under where it says '5th Wheel / Gooseneck towing prep group, for $695 I have a deployable bed step. Pausing here to go see.
Doh! ����
Inn regards to the two step platform you use I'm assuming it's a simple fold up that you store in the bed, not something that is made specifically for getting at the toolbox from the sides. I'm only allowed in Harbor Freight when accompanied by a budget conscious adult.
As far as an auxiliary fuel tank, my 3500 has a 32 gallon factory tank, so I don't think I need one. I also saw that my dully is only rated for 30,000 lbs. Towing, not the 35,000 I thought. Not crying over that.
What I still can't get a solid answer to is if I should NOT get a crossover toolbox even though I have a long bed. Some are saying is okay and some not. Driving me nuts because I want to purchase, install, and start using.
Again, many thanks.
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10-26-2021, 04:39 AM #22
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That too is an "above the rail" toolbox and in my opinion would stick up way too far. Having something stick up 5¾" above the bed rails is just too risky.
You don't want a below the rail toolbox but instead look for a flush mount toolbox similar to this one below.
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10-26-2021, 04:54 AM #23
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I personally didn't but have a friend that did. His was also a long bed truck with a toolbox that stuck above the bed by 5"... his 5th wheel was 7¼" above his side rails when hooked up LEVEL, level being the key word here. You're only level when you are parked on a flat level surface, very seldom while driving straight and never when turning corners.
Anyway he was on a route that got detoured and had to make a sharp turn that was slightly down hill. The front of the 5er dipped (as they ALL do) and caught the lid of his toolbox riping it off the hinge not only damaging the toolbox but busting up the front fiberglass corner of his 5er AND forcing the toolbox lid into his rear slider truck window blowing out the glass into the truck interior.
NONE of this would have happened if the toolbox was flush mount.
Here's the way you might want to approach this . If you're planing on a tonneau cover I would get that first and get the type that rolls up and are held to the mounting rails with Velcro. The mounting rails themselves will extend a few inches into the bed of the truck on each side limiting your tool box width by several inches. Once you have the tonneau cover installed you'll have a better idea of what size toolbox will fit your width, height and depth. When the cover is rolled up tight it will stick into your bed about 6" so your toolbox will have to be mounted far enough off of the front wall of the truck bed to allow for it to fully open. You will still have plenty of room for your hitch which won't stick up above your bedrails.Last edited by IBEW Sparky; 10-26-2021 at 05:11 AM.
Bill & Colleen ~ Schwenksville, Pa
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Rear Anti Sway Bar
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10-27-2021, 05:55 AM #24
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This is the step platform I use, the legs fold up and it stores flat in the storage compartment. There is also a smaller one. The step platform is also useful for washing the nose of the RV with my extended pole brush.
When we bought our truck I was concerned more with the payload rating than the max tow rating. With any truck towing a 5th wheel you will run out of payload long before you run out of max tow capability.
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10-27-2021, 02:35 PM #25
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349 MOMENTUM HERE. I have a 2017 f350 dually. I use the Goosebox hitch. I did but a longer ball to get more clearance between the trailer and the bed rails. I have a big tool box bed rail mounted, it sits 8" tall and is 26" deep.
I have had is get a little close several times, but, when I thought it may bump the trailer I would get out and find out I had 4-6" of clearance still.
I prefer this type of tool box so I can haul 8' lumber and also have room to keep my spare under the box. I had a box once that sat on the bed and hated losing 2' of bed.
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10-28-2021, 12:54 PM #26
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Well, it seems to me that there is no general consensus. I get it, everyone has had different experiences. I think I'm going to try and find a crossover with as little height above the side rails as possible, and that doesn't go all the way to the bed so I can still put an 8' piece of lumbar in it. Thanks
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10-29-2021, 06:39 PM #27
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As I look I see that I need to consider if it is made/fit my 2019 RAM 3500 long bed.
Also, when I read low profile here I assumed that meant below the rails. I'm seeing now that there are 'low profile' crossover boxes. These don't stick as far above the rails. This should do.
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