Tops! Canopy / covers / toppers / racks possibilities for Gladiator - Show me!

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[steffen707]

I just came across this:
https://www.extendobed.com/

Interesting options... No idea on pricing. But lots of good ideas.

Got this response from them when I inquired.

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Thank you for reaching out to us about a unit for your vehicle.

To get you an accurate quote and design, since we custom build each and every unit please give us a call or email us so we can discuss all our options and pricing.

Al: [email protected]

Nathan: [email protected]

208-853-8503"

 

[steffen707]

i'm confused by these canopies. It seems to me like they only utilize the space in front of, behind of, or above the tires. A normal truck box also utilizes the space between the wheels. Do these canopies have water/fuel bladders there, or huge slide out drawers from the back? It seems like there is lots of wasted space.

I must be missing something.

 

[Tortooga Custom Works]

i'm confused by these canopies. It seems to me like they only utilize the space in front of, behind of, or above the tires. A normal truck box also utilizes the space between the wheels. Do these canopies have water/fuel bladders there, or huge slide out drawers from the back? It seems like there is lots of wasted space.

I must be missing something.

That's exactly right. They have a water tank built in AND a large drawer that can come out of the back. HOWEVER, you do lose vertical space - like if you wanted to help your friends move... you can't put furniture in there.

Watch this video:

 

[Tortooga Custom Works]

That's exactly right. They have a water tank built in AND a large drawer that can come out of the back. HOWEVER, you do lose vertical space - like if you wanted to help your friends move... you can't put furniture in there.

Watch this video:

 

[Bobs85Reny]

For me I can't justify the expense of replacing the bed. I feel that it is limiting functionality. I would rather spend it on a custom top that gives me a lot more options. Plus from a resale point of view not as many are going to want a configuration of a tray bed. Just my 2 cents.

 

[steffen707]

That's exactly right. They have a water tank built in AND a large drawer that can come out of the back. HOWEVER, you do lose vertical space - like if you wanted to help your friends move... you can't put furniture in there.

Thank you, this photo explains it. I didn't think the canopy companies would waste that space.

 

[steffen707]

For me I can't justify the expense of replacing the bed. I feel that it is limiting functionality. I would rather spend it on a custom top that gives me a lot more options. Plus from a resale point of view not as many are going to want a configuration of a tray bed. Just my 2 cents.

I agree. I can't afford a canopy, but i can piece some stuff together, but i'm making a psudo canopy/topper thingy and was just curious how the canopy utilizes space.

 

[Tortooga Custom Works]

For me I can't justify the expense of replacing the bed. I feel that it is limiting functionality. I would rather spend it on a custom top that gives me a lot more options. Plus from a resale point of view not as many are going to want a configuration of a tray bed. Just my 2 cents.

yea, this is what i'm battling. there is some lost functionality... but is it functionality that I would use?

 

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[Bobs85Reny]

Here we go. 2x4 rated.

 

[steffen707]

Here we go. 2x4 rated.

Holy lord that looks good. Might need to steal some of this tech!

 

[Lou3.6]

Oh and those canopies will require an instant suspension upgrade... it’s like roughly 700 extra lbs...

Good excuse for air suspension

Yup, you got that right . . . 1st thing many don't think about, but should, is that ADDED WEIGHT, and what will be required to correct for it - $$$$, ouch ! That why it helps to win a "scratch off or two, or a Mega Jackpot Lotto !

 

[Lou3.6]

Here we go. 2x4 rated.

AND a better insulator verses any metal framing . Add some pink or blue foam insulation wrapped in THIN "ply" (for Stephen's sake) and I could go for that too !

 

[Bobs85Reny]

To me something like this would be a better option than replacing the bed.

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