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skyking · 04-04-2016, 11:57 AM

Just found this, much like what I will do with ours.

My plan is to put a permanent 6~8" extension on the back that gets things pointed in the right direction, provides a nice box cavity when the tail is not on, and has the attach points on it.
I will make mine about 6' long and have a total of 6 pieces that will lay across the back on the bumper when not in use. I can petal-shape them to get some curvature.
One consideration is the clearance and tail lights. I have a trailer plug on the back of my 5th wheel that I will make a set of lights for.

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skyking Master EcoModder Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,399 Woody - '96 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Team Cummins 90 day: 23.82 mpg (US) Avion and Woody - '96 Dodge/Avion Ram 2500/5th wheel combo 90 day: 15.1 mpg (US) TD eye eye eye - '03 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 90 day: 49.05 mpg (US) Mule - '07 Dodge Ram 3500 ST Thanks: 743 Thanked 528 Times in 344 Posts	Just found this, much like what I will do with ours. My plan is to put a permanent 6~8" extension on the back that gets things pointed in the right direction, provides a nice box cavity when the tail is not on, and has the attach points on it. I will make mine about 6' long and have a total of 6 pieces that will lay across the back on the bumper when not in use. I can petal-shape them to get some curvature. One consideration is the clearance and tail lights. I have a trailer plug on the back of my 5th wheel that I will make a set of lights for. __________________ 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 SRW 4x4 with 6MT 2003 TDI Beetle 2002 TDI Beetle currently parked - 1996 Dodge 2500 Cummins Turbodiesel Custom cab, auto, 3.55 gears