less imo. Other than a welder or someone who hauls produce, what’s the benefit of having a flatbed?
Dalen said:
less imo. Other than a welder or someone who hauls produce, what’s the benefit of having a flatbed?
I own a carpentry business and have a tool trailer, it’s perfect for me to haul large doors or cabinets.
@Chin
Then to you, I’d say it’s worth more. Value is all about what is desired.
Less. The only people who would want that are welders / pipeliners, and they normally get 3/4 - 1 ton trucks. It’s kind of useless to anyone who would a truck for normal truck things.
Drew said:
Less. The only people who would want that are welders / pipeliners, and they normally get 3/4 - 1 ton trucks. It’s kind of useless to anyone who would a truck for normal truck things.
Makes total sense only half ton flatbed I see are on farms.
Drew said:
Less. The only people who would want that are welders / pipeliners, and they normally get 3/4 - 1 ton trucks. It’s kind of useless to anyone who would a truck for normal truck things.
Good platform for an overland build (if it were 4x4). Maybe that isn’t “normal truck things” in your world, though
@Bao
I have taken it places 2wd should definitely not be but I feel like the extra weight helps(roughly 400 extra pounds) .
@Bao
I have friends into over landing and follow some builders / builds. I’ve never seen a flatbed used for over landing.
@Bao
I have watched many overland videos on YouTube and haven’t seen not 1 person have a flat bed 
all truck caps, jeeps, 4Runners , tacomas with rooftop tents…but never a flat bed maybe you can be the first to do it in your “normal world” 
@Kyle
You can’t get a 4Runner, Jeep, or Tacoma with a flat bad. Why are you even mentioning those? I feel like you misread my statement.
Bao said:
@Kyle
You can’t get a 4Runner, Jeep, or Tacoma with a flat bad. Why are you even mentioning those? I feel like you misread my statement.
Probly I was just saying never seen a flat bed used for overland build
@Kyle
Fair, they’re usually called a “tray” in that context. I think it’s more of an Australian thing though, because you can get a 70 series that way. Hasn’t really caught on in the US yet. I think it’s more of an availability thing why we don’t see them often here. Ford makes, what, 750k F150s a year? They probably make 12 total flatbeds.
I was trying to say that it could be an interesting place to start from, and that overlanding is an activity I’d consider “normal truck stuff”. Wasn’t trying to imply that it’s a common build.
@Bao
I really like the small ausie flatbeds but don’t most of them just haul all the gear? Do they sleep inside it?
Mine definitely came with a normal bed but I was rear ended and made the best of it.
@Bao
It definitely is more of an Australian thing but I love the idea you could set your tent up right on the bed and they have a lot of benefits imo
@Kyle
Definitely not looking to overland haha if anything I’ll just pull a camper
If you’re selling then your target audience is going to be a lot smaller now. But unless I’m wrong, you shouldn’t lose value, as long as you find someone to buy it
Skylar said:
If you’re selling then your target audience is going to be a lot smaller now. But unless I’m wrong, you shouldn’t lose value, as long as you find someone to buy it
My thoughts as well. Smaller pool of buyers, but worth it for anyone looking for a flatbed.
OP mentioned it being 2wd and it looks to be a snowy area. The lack of 4wd might hurt the value more or further limit the pool of buyers.
@Shan
If the truck is put to good use and it helps make money, that value could be higher than the loss at resale