I dropped my 5th wheel on the bed of my 02 dually. They want $5500 to
repair. I think I could get an aluminum flatbed and install for that price.
Any opinions from anyone who has done the same thing or thoughts on
resale flatbed vs stock bed ?? All ideas appreciated.

 

It took me about 30 seconds to find this if it helps.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-02...spagenameZWD1V

 

I just got a flatbed installed for around $2300. I have a few pics in my gallery, if you want some more or have some questions PM me.

 

I did the same 4 years back. I'm still toteing to dents around. You really can get used to it.

 

Talk to a company that installs custom utility and dump bodies. Often times people bring pickups in and want a dump body put on. They will leave the pickup bed behind and at some point they have to unload some of those pickup bodies. Would be worth a couple phone calls. At the same time, get a price on a flatbed from them....


Just my $0.02

 

ya might check into the insurance. on my dads rig they charged him 925 bucks every 6 months for full coverage. he went to a flat bed and the same coverage for 6 months went down to 200. and thats why my truck has got a flatbed on it too.

 

the take off bed is the way to go. i work in a bodyshop and we do them all the time when the damage is to bad. most wrecking yards have them also.