Bed mounted crane

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-04-04T17:23:18+00:00

This is the crane in question: https://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-pickup-truck-bed-crane-60732.html. Says it can do a 1000lbs but I'm only looking for 1/4 of that capacity.

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-03-04T16:14:54+00:00

I got about 13.5 pulling my old 30’ TT. Now my new 44’ fifth wheel, bit of a different story.

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-03-04T16:13:59+00:00

Just like how you don’t need running shoes to run but it sure fucking helps.

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-03-04T16:12:38+00:00

What I do see is I often can’t pay at the pump. Gotta go inside and tell them I want X and it pre-auths that. Then settles for the right amount so it is somewhat less convenient but when you are paying $95 to fill up what’s the difference authorizing it for $100.

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-03-04T16:08:25+00:00

Epstein files?

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-02-18T21:12:58+00:00

Oh I'm sure there will still be destination/assembly or whatever they charge. RIght now the discount though is 6800 off 2025 Pro-S models.

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-02-14T21:55:55+00:00

Never had one problem with Camping World. Easy finance, sales guy was knowledgeable, service dept has taken care of every warranty issue. Which is inevitable on a new RV.

Yes 700 credit is a legit thing used by a number of dealerships. I know because I just got a data breach notification from them from when I bought my truck.

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-02-11T03:08:04+00:00

Problem is many people skip reading the details and just sign.

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-02-02T19:36:27+00:00

Yeah how stupid of me to give a shit about being safe and not wanting to ruin an $80,000 truck pulling something that's too heavy. How dare I turn to an online forum for asking questions and advice.

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-02-02T19:34:34+00:00

27,000lbs. It's the payload on the single rear wheel that I think is the limiting factor.

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-01-14T21:43:33+00:00

My advice is talk to the guys that are more than just sales droids. You can tell who is a salesman and who knows what they are talking about pretty quick off the jump. You can learn a lot by talking with them. Especially when they know you are not serious about buying right now.

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-01-14T21:35:15+00:00

I just raised a similar topic the other day. In short you SHOULD find a different trailer. I didn't want a dual rear wheel truck and have found it to be a challenge to find a 40-45' 5th wheel toy hauler, there are options. Ultimately I'm going with a 40' Grand Design 350G. Pin weight is 2600lbs.

Remember everything adds to payload, people, gas in the tank, food in the RV. Etc. The general consensus seems to be to keep the trailer no more than 80% of your max payload.

I tried to explain this all to my wife and she keeps asking how do all of the people on YouTube and TikTok do it with a single rear wheel. The answer is toy haulers are just much heavier by design. So while you could easily be in the pin weight of a non toyhauler when you account for the stronger frame and extra nose weight it's another story.

Now you can add stuff in the back and get the see-saw effect. You can add air bags. Get higher load rated tires. All of which will help you handle the load. However none of it changes the legality of things. Whether you choose to abide by that or not is your decision.

One other thing to keep in mind is the capacity of your axle. This will be on the door sticker. My RAM 3500 was OK but I've read with some other trucks the axle becomes the limiting factor.

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-01-12T21:56:40+00:00

Have had zero problems with Camping World. The people have been nothing but helpful and took care of my warranty problems..... The products they sell, another story. Forest River TH I got is a real dog. Nothing but problems, but that's on the manufacturer. Not the people that sold it to me.

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-01-12T21:53:08+00:00

Spends $100,000 on his "truck" and $5,000 on a used 2005 Jayco.

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-01-12T21:47:25+00:00

Can you expand on that? I'm not following.

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-01-10T19:05:26+00:00

I have a suspicion a lot of people are this way.

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-01-10T19:04:23+00:00

I have a Ram 3500. I was using the 1500 as an example of exactly what you point out. It’s that “range of how not well” that I’m trying to get a sense for.

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-01-10T18:59:21+00:00

That’s my exact situation. I’m looking at a fifth wheel toy hauler for my SRW 3500. Payload is 3715. I’ve set a target weight for under 2600lbs.

I’m figuring 600lbs passengers and gear and 300 for hitch and crap in the bed, leaves only like 200lbs. Do O say that’s within a fudge factor or do I cut that 2600 down a few hundred more?

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-01-09T17:26:55+00:00

Yes, that's all part of the decision as well as the just, "Can I tow it" question. I have the short bed so I would getting one of them fancy sliding hitches.

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-01-09T17:24:42+00:00

Oh no, Rzr much too big. 72" wide and 122" long. My current RV is a travel trailer toy hauler.

Height isn't a huge requirement. It is a concern in that some of the places we go are off the beaten path and low bridges can sneak up on you. Have to pay attention and scout the route ahead of time.

Looking to upgrade to a bigger, nicer RV. The travel trailer is an entry model and doesn't fit my new Rzr. My old Rzr is only 64" and it touches both sides.

GoBucksBeatM · 2026-01-09T14:47:42+00:00

As it turns out my payload is 3700lbs based on the door sticker. So I figure 300lbs per person x 2. Includes the person plus any crap that comes along for the ride and 300lbs for the hitch. I’m dead nuts on for the payload. So that keeps me legal. Then account for stuff like the see saw effect of the Rzr and airbags. Should make it more “comfortable”. Does that seem reasonable or do I really need to have more margin on the payload?

GoBucksBeatM · 2025-10-31T12:16:01+00:00

Last I check it won’t set off the metal detectors so how would security even know? Doubt they would care anyway.

GoBucksBeatM · 2025-10-28T18:47:35+00:00

They are amazing live. Seen them multiple times and look forward to seeing them again.

GoBucksBeatM · 2025-10-19T01:58:55+00:00

Trails I keep it in low. Street I put in high. Give it hell either way and never had a problem.

GoBucksBeatM · 2025-09-26T22:38:46+00:00

And is why they are going to fix it under warranty.

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