How are the Slide-in units secured to the truck? What is Tufport’s Crossmember mounting system?
For almost all trucks, we secure the unit to the truck’s structural crossmembers under the truck box. We bolt through the floor of the unit, through the floor of the truck box and into the cross member. We use one bolt in each corner for a total of four. This requires drilling four holes through the floor of the truck box.

Why would I choose the T76 instead of the T62?
The T76 is designed for customers that expect to spend a significant time inside the unit standing up. Or, for customers who need the extra space of the significantly larger overcab. The T62 is high enough to move around in without being on your hands and knees like a canopy. It’s nearly the same amount of storage as a T76, but has a smaller impact on the trucks handling and fuel economy. The T62 also looks better on most trucks, particularly 6’6”
short box trucks.

Why would I choose the T59 instead of a T55?
While these models are similar in height, the T59 is 6’ wide whereas the T55 is 5’ wide. We recommend the T59 if you need to maximize the amount of space for gear, or if you want to sleep in it. Since it is 6’ wide, you can sleep across the front, while leaving the rear open.

What kind of shelving options do you offer?
We don’t have standard packages but we can install common types such as Weather guard. We can also get custom shelving and work surfaces made for your unit.

Can I put an 8’ unit in a 6’6” truck?
It is possible to put an 8’ unit in a 6’6” truck. It is recommended to set the rear of the unit on the tailgate to support it. You will have to put a shim underneath the unit in the truck box. This is because the tailgates are not level with the rest of the box. It is not recommended to use the unit without it resting on the tailgate. Too much of the unit would be unsupported. This is especially true for the 60/40 door system because of its bigger opening. We recommend a 3/4 ton or 1 ton truck

Can I make the unit larger or substantially different? Or even some of it like the overcab or doors?
Since the units are made from molds it is cost prohibitive to make substantial changes to the shape or size. This is also true for parts of the unit like the overcab or doors.

How much weight can I put in the overcab?
We recommend no more than 200lbs for the T55, T59 and T62 and no more than 300lbs for the T76.

Can I get a 6’6” short box T76?
We can make a 6’6” T76 but there is an additional charge. While there is nothing functionally wrong with a T76 on a short-box truck, it does look a little large. For most customers with a short-box truck we recommend the T62.

Why are the units longer than the truck box?
The units are made a few inches longer than the truck box to be approximately even with the truck’s taillights. This looks the best and offers a bit more interior room. For an 8’ unit this allows 8’ materials to fit inside.

What options do you offer for heat?
Currently we only offer heaters that run off the truck’s coolant system. This means the truck has to be running for the heater to produce heat. We do not offer propane heaters since we do not have the credentials to install them.

How can I attach items to the inside?
Every unit does include some wood reinforcing that you can screw into. We also offer a package called Side-wall Reinforcing that adds more in an evenly spaced layout. This can be customized if needed.

Are Tufports available in black or other colors?
Yes, we may be able to arrange for paint or custom graphics. Please contact us for more details.

Why do you only use two jacks to remove the unit instead of four?
The jacks we sell are meant for campers which is why they’re rated for 3000lbs. This is much heavier than our units. Also, our units are roughly even with the sides of the truck box whereas most campers are much wider. This means campers can have poles on the front without having to worry about hitting the truck. Standard corner jacks on our unit would hit the sides of the truck box. It is possible to get a bracket to extend the jacks away from the trucks, but this complicated and expensive.

Can I sleep in the overcab?
The overcab in the T55, T59 and T62 units are not tall enough to sleep in. It is strictly meant for storage. The T76 overcab is large enough for one adult but it would be snug. Instead we recommend putting your bed at the front of the unit, just above the top of the truck box.

Will you make a unit for Mid-size trucks that is tall enough to stand up in?
Currently we have no plans to produce a unit in this configuration. We feel the negative effects on aerodynamics and handling for a mid-size truck would be substantial.