Minimum Effort Bed Separator

[Thunderspud]

You mean none of you guys spent almost $200 on this piece of molded plastic like I did?

https://www.roughcountry.com/product/configurable/bed-cargo-storage-box-10202#2921=10027

You folks must like your money more than I like mine.

Seriously though, I have to admit it's handy.

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[Sweetums]

As we've discussed before, I'm using the milk crate now, for my tookus, as I detail a bike.

Krickey, I use them for everything, a step, and I store my straps, and bike tiedowns in one.

I might be classified as a MCH.

Is twenty two too too much?

No, it's the space. I have a small garage and it's almost entirely a motorcycle shop. The shed is full of kayaks, bikes, and parts.

A flat board tucks behind my shelf when not in use, a milk crate would just be something I spend time tripping over 99% of the time.

 

[Deleted member 52902]

Sweetums,
That is a great solution especially for the ubitquous propane tanks that many of us have for home or trail barbecues and other products.

I too implemented a solution for those tanks, gas cans and whatever else that could benefit from containment. Not only for safety reasons, but just to keep some loads "parked" at the tailgate end. Groceries for example. Some of that might go into the second row of the cabin, particularly frozen/cold items but most in bags or boxes get the rear of the truck with the Bed Extender acting as a corral. Some objects like gas cans, I use a bunny cord to secure in the corner of the extender. Tailgate up and roll top in place, shake and containment, wala.

I didn't purchase this bed extender specifically for my Gladiator. I bought it back 1994 for use in my long bed, V10 RAM 2500. Same reasons; keep things contained at the rear instead of sliding around in the bed.

I transferred the mounts to a 2001 V10 RAM 2500, and finally when I had no practical use for the full size trick, I cut the tubing lengths of the extender down for the narrower width of the bed. Easy as pie. And installation of the extenders mounting pegs was a no brainer; There are three dimples in the bed's tailgate frame. These dimples were the exact, correct location for the extenders mounting pegs. Drilled and utilized the same metal taping screws since 1994 truck install.

I do not recall the brand of my extender. It isn't stamped or sticker'd on mine.

 

[Sweetums]

Sweetums,
That is a great solution especially for the ubitquous propane tanks that many of us have for home or trail barbecues and other products.

I too implemented a solution for those tanks, gas cans and whatever else that could benefit from containment. Not only for safety reasons, but just to keep some loads "parked" at the tailgate end. Groceries for example. Some of that might go into the second row of the cabin, particularly frozen/cold items but most in bags or boxes get the rear of the truck with the Bed Extender acting as a corral. Some objects like gas cans, I use a bunny cord to secure in the corner of the extender. Tailgate up and roll top in place, shake and containment, wala.

I didn't purchase this bed extender specifically for my Gladiator. I bought it back 1994 for use in my long bed, V10 RAM 2500. Same reasons; keep things contained at the rear instead of sliding around in the bed.

I transferred the mounts to a 2001 V10 RAM 2500, and finally when I had no practical use for the full size trick, I cut the tubing lengths of the extender down for the narrower width of the bed. Easy as pie. And installation of the extenders mounting pegs was a no brainer; There are three dimples in the bed's tailgate frame. These dimples were the exact, correct location for the extenders mounting pegs. Drilled and utilized the same metal taping screws since 1994 truck install.

I do not recall the brand of my extender. It isn't stamped or sticker'd on mine.

I have my eye on a bed extender that doubles as a motorcycle ramp, I just haven't had the need to order it yet.

 

[Gatorized]

I see all these fancy custom bed separators and I don't have that kind of skill.

What I do have is a low tolerance for annoyances like straping down a propane tank so it can't roll around when going for a refill.

well done! Those would look even better recessed into the board. It’s a shame SpecGate went out of business. I’ve been looking for the t nuts they provided but have not been able to source them anywhere. I’m going to have to pick up some L track now…

 

[Sweetums]

well done! Those would look even better recessed into the board. It’s a shame SpecGate went out of business. I’ve been looking for the t nuts they provided but have not been able to source them anywhere. I’m going to have to pick up some L track now…

That would require A) Woodelf tools B) Woodelf knowledge
and most importantly C) > minimal effort.

I'm trying to stay on-brand here.

 

[Gatorized]

My faux pas - neglected to note the thread title!

 

[RudeJeepin]

That would require A) Woodelf tools B) Woodelf knowledge
and most importantly C) > minimal effort.

I'm trying to stay on-brand here.

Neglecting C, you could do multiple curfs with a table saw or circular saw.

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