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What do you consider a Truck Camper, Slide-On or Demountable?

North American Truck Camper Owners
Any habitation mounted in the bed of a Pickup truck, be it metal, fiberglass or canvass. This can be anything from a sleeping bag in a Pickup bed shell to a 12 ft camper with A/C, fridge, shower & recliners.

Where can I have a Demountable System installed onto my truck?

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We can install the system at our factory or at any number of our authorized installation centers throughout the United States and Canada.

What brand of truck body does Demountable sell?

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Demountable Concepts, Inc is not a body builder. We will work with your local body builder to have them build the best body for your company.

How do I know if my demountable body is locked onto the truck securely?

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The hydraulic system has a cab mounted lock warning system. This includes an audio alarm and an LED light. The alarm will show until a body is properly secured to the truck chassis. With the manual system the crank legs of the body hang below the body while the vehicle is in transit.

Can my children ride in the back of my pickup truck if it has a camper shell?

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No one is permitted to ride in the back of a pickup or flatbed truck under any circumstances unless secured with a restraint device that meets or exceeds federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint device would have to be a seatbelt system which was installed by the manufacturer, dealer or other approved aftermarket installer.

How is the camper attached to my truck?

Six Pac Campers: Follow your path
We use traditional camper tie-downs and turn buckles when we install your camper. Although install kits and hardware vary from truck to truck, during a standard installation we attach four tie-down brackets to your truck bed. Once the camper is on the truck, we will then attach four turn buckles to the eye bolts in the camper and to the tie-down brackets on your truck.

Are you trying to take over other Truck Camper or RV Clubs?

North American Truck Camper Owners
No, we will co-operate with any other clubs, & cross promote their events. If another club wants to be part of NATCOA or INTCOA we can work out a joint membership arrangement with them (see next header). If they want to roll themselves into us, they may do that as well & utilize our resources & funds. We represent the entire industry, many other clubs are brand specific & have a different purpose than we do.

Did Airstream ever make a truck camper?

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No, only Avion ever made a cab over camper, back in the early 1960's, and is sometimes confused with having been made by Airstream.

How can I get started with Demountable?

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Call us at 800-254-3643 or E-mail us at Sales@demount.com and we can help you through the specifying and ordering process.

Can I put a long-bed camper on a short-bed truck and leave the tailgate down?

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Camper batteries are not a standard feature, but we do offer single or dual batteries for our models. The battery compartment accommodates single or double 6-volt or 12-volt batteries. For more detailed information, please visit the section of our website entitled Our Campers.

I built my own camper for my truck. Do I need to get it registered or titled?

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No, Alaska does not require title or registration for campers. However, your truck must be registered and have current tabs. a vehicle which has been left unattended, standing, parked upon or within 10 feet of the traveled portion of the highway in excess of 48 hours, or a vehicle left standing or parked on private property in excess of 24 hours or upon other public property for more than 30 days, without consent of the owner or person in charge of the property..

Why should I consider disposing of waste by rail rather than truck?

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There are many considerations to make when you are deciding what form of transportation to use including the type of waste you need to transport. Rail does offer many benefits over trucks---from the reduction of traffic congestion by keeping trucks off the road to a seamless “out of sight, out of mind” transfer of solid waste. We can give you the pros and cons for your particular situation.

How much maintenance is required on a Demountable system?

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The same maintenance as a tuck under lift gate. We include a 90 day maintenance guide with each vehicle that can be given to your maintenance company.

What else should I consider?

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Can we use a lift gate with a demountable system?

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YES. Several popular tuck-under brands work with the demountable system. The lift gate is attached top the truck chassis only. Therefore you only need one lift gate per vehicle, not one per body. Lift gates come equipped with hand held remote controls as standard equipment. Call for details about sizes and capacities.

Can we use a walk ramp with a demountable system?

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YES, but the ramp cannot be mounted in the standard rear slide away position. The ramp will be chassis mounted on the curb side in a heavy duty carrier. Only one ramp is required per truck, NOT one per body. Other interior ramp boxes are also available.

Can I call my camper?

Camp Frequently Asked Questions
We discourage phone calls, but if you wish to check on your camper you may call the camp phone (336-337-6654) and leave a message. A staff member will return your call.

Why do companies choose to use Demountable bodies?

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Demountable body systems are a cost effective way to increase driver and warehouse productivity. The ability to pre-load a body without the truck being present can save thousands of dollars in overtime and other associated costs.

What brand of trucks does Demountable sell?

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Demountable Concepts, Inc does not sell trucks. We will work with your truck dealer or leasing company to help you through the ordering process.
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