Buying a pickup for 2,000$

[Pronk]

@ArtW My first thought was to build the flatbed from wood. I've seen it, but not with a camper on it. I have seen some flatbed work/farm trucks on CL in my price range, so I might get lucky once I'm ready to buy.

It's not a really big deal, just that I am also using the truck as an art studio so I thought it would be nice to have a bit more room for storage.

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[ArtW]

Not a thing wrong with that idea, I like it!
HDR, can you expand on using webbing to build a camper onto the back of a truck? Maybe my little Ranger has more potential than I give it credit for!

 

[highdesertranger]

webbing in frame construction means to reinforce the joints with plywood.  usually the piece of plywood looks like a triangle that is attached to the joint.  it can however ever be any shape that fits the build.  this is very common technique in boat building.  here's a pic to give you an idea.



plywood webbing makes a extremely strong build for fairly light weight.  highdesertranger

 

[ArtW]

Ah, I was thinking of doing that with my carport over my travel trailer, just didn't know it was called webbing, thanks for the explanation and the visual aid

 

[ZoNiE]

People in New England replace their rusted toyota beds with pressure treated wood beds...

 

[AntiAmericanDream]

Yeah I agree finding anything $2500 or less takes patience