Inside bed molle racks?

[Arly]

please keep me informed!

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[r1ch999999]

I pretty much want something to attach a snowbrush and maybe a shovel. This is the first winter in 15 years that I didn't have a shovel in the back of my vehicle.

 

[Dinglehead]

Got some prototype racks made and installed in my truck, pretty happy with them so far! I made these a bolt on install, no drilling. There is a mounting pattern in the center to mount a rotopax, but I've yet to test that part out yet (need to get one). Hopefully I can get one in quick to test it and make sure its strong enough for off-road duty.

So uhhh... Can I buy one of those?

Anyone figure out what our options are for this sort of mounting system in the truck bed?

 

[royalnewjersey]

So uhhh... Can I buy one of those?

Anyone figure out what our options are for this sort of mounting system in the truck bed?

I think most people are still waiting for an official solution. Seems like kcederwall08 fabbed up his own prototype version, but no update on if he/she is willing to share plans or produce a limited run.

There are some companies promising bed "molle" panels, but nothing really concrete yet. The closest is probably this preorder for a full panel from Valhalla here. There's also some pre-order versions coming out from BuiltRight Industries here . This one seems to be more customizable and able to work in front / rear / or both. They don't really specify if you can install a front or rear without doing the whole system though.


EDIT: I found this in the BuiltRight Industries "Engineering and Manufacturing" sections:

The Ranger panels can be used as a 4pc kit, of course, but the rear panels can also be used on their own, without the front panels. This allows users to setup their truck as needed and add to their system if their gear mounting needs change. The front panels cannot be used on their own, as they attach to the rear panels for support.

 

[royalnewjersey]

After looking through the BuiltRight pages, I decided to pull the trigger on a full passenger side set. During the presale discount period It cost me $201 out the door (includes $15.99 shipping, and $0 tax). This is quite a bit cheaper than the Valhalla set ($285 + $30 shipping + tax). And I imagine quite a bit cheaper than doing a limited production run at a local machine shop.

I'll update when I get them at the end of Feb and give them a review.

 

[Arly]

Whe did you do the passenger side?? As apposed to the drivers.

 

[royalnewjersey]

Whe did you do the passenger side?? As apposed to the drivers.

I have the OEM swing-out toolbox on the driver's side, and I'm not sure you can install these full bed racks at the same time. I think the mounting bracket for the toolbox interferes with the mounting of the bed racks.

 

[kcederwall08]

So I'm still working on this a bit.

I just got the second revision of the rack in yesterday and installed it. I'm liking this version much better, it gives me some space to still be able to mount things when the rotopax is in place. I also added brackets that attach to the oval shaped holes in the bed sides for extra support, so this version is super rigid. I also spaced the whole rack off from the bed sides so you can get molle pouches to attach anywhere on the rack.

I'm still open to doing a group buy of some sort on these, I just created a survey to help figure out how many people might be interested and what they are looking for. If you would be interested in one of these and have a sec to fill it out, please do. Its just a couple quick questions and it also gives a space for suggestions on other things you'd like to see in the design.

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[royalnewjersey]

Very cool. I like how your panel is sort of "half-size". Might be the perfect fit for someone who doesn't want a full bed length panel.

Do you have an estimate of how much this cost you personally, for others that might be interested depending on final cost? I assuming shipping will play into it as well.

 

[kcederwall08]

Very cool. I like how your panel is sort of "half-size". Might be the perfect fit for someone who doesn't want a full bed length panel.

Do you have an estimate of how much this cost you personally, for others that might be interested depending on final cost? I assuming shipping will play into it as well.

Thanks! yeah, I don't really need a full length panel, so enough to mount the Rotopax along with some other gear is what I personally wanted.

Just as a reference, this prototype (at qty. 1) through the shop I'm using was ~300$, plus paint and hardware. Which is honestly really cheap for one off prototypes like this. But If I were to do a group buy the price per part would come way down.

I'd be trying to aim to get the sale price down to something in the ball park of 250 + shipping if possible, so it could be competitive. This will really depend on how much finishing would cost, since I would still be getting the parts in raw material if I go with the same shop I'm using now. I'm working on getting some quotes from other shops to see how feasible it is to deliver at that price point.

If enough people wanted it in raw material though, that would be very easy to set up.

 

[port43]

Thanks! yeah, I don't really need a full length panel, so enough to mount the Rotopax along with some other gear is what I personally wanted.

Just as a reference, this prototype (at qty. 1) through the shop I'm using was ~300$, plus paint and hardware. Which is honestly really cheap for one off prototypes like this. But If I were to do a group buy the price per part would come way down.

I'd be trying to aim to get the sale price down to something in the ball park of 250 + shipping if possible, so it could be competitive. This will really depend on how much finishing would cost, since I would still be getting the parts in raw material if I go with the same shop I'm using now. I'm working on getting some quotes from other shops to see how feasible it is to deliver at that price point.

If enough people wanted it in raw material though, that would be very easy to set up.

I like it! Get my shovel and dune flag out of the way. Took your survey so the sooner you get to me the more impulsive my purchase.

 

[RangerRaptor]

I purchased the Putco bulkhead M.A.P.S. panel a couple of weeks ago. It arrives tomorrow.

I wasn't impressed with Putco's side panels (design, mounting, coverage, or cost). I struggled with the options from Valhalla and BuiltRight. While the BuiltRight cost a lot less, I concluded from the pics that the Valhalla panels might be more rigid. The front and rear of the panels have a bend and the edge goes halfway up the panel. I don't think it matters for many people, but I need the panels to support a Power Tank, 5 gal gas tote, fire extinguisher, shovel, axe, 6' lighted whip, Pro Eagle off-road racing jack, portable battery jumper, and VHF antenna.

I ordered the Valhalla M.A.P.S. panels on Sunday.

 

[silversurfer]

Valhalla preordered maps panel just arrived today. Pretty sweet!

 

[tehschkott]

Looks great

 

[Ericrcif]

Looks nice, I'm waiting on the built right for the passenger side as I have a swing out tool box on drivers side.

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