DefconBrix :: TruckVault + CargoGlide :: Bed Storage Solutions

Nice pics Sean...your identity is out though...lol Question for ya...is that CVT on the rear an awning? If so...I love that option...

 

Sure is
It's the 55" awning. I use it on the sides sometimes also. Usually just depends on what my plans for the trip are or what I'm bringing with me.

Here is the link to it: CVT AWNING

 

Thanks...! And you answered the size question as well...

 

Anyone else start playing around when they are suppose to be loading everything up for an adventure?



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Subd also I follow Max on IG he does great work

 

Loaded up for a 4 day road trip... to Vegas
No offroading or exploring but I did some gambling and stayed at the Venetian lol
The wife and I had a marketing convention to attend which was amazing!

 

Sean - Great rig and awesome photos. Thanks also for taking the time to answer all these questions.

Do you think it would be possible to mount a RTT to the slide out? Would it be stable enough if you opened the tent away from the truck instead of off to the side?

If the answer is yes to both of those then my wallet is in trouble.

 

Thank you!

The one I have is rated at 600lbs extended, I wanted it lower profile. They also make them to hold 2,000lbs. So mounting an RTT to it, you would have to drill a few holes in the floor of it, is absolutely possible. My only concern would be if you had the tent open out towards the back instead of the side because that weight going out even further might not be ideal when the slide is also extended out fully.

I would probably contact CargoGlide directly to ask them this question though to be safe. Sorry I couldn't be more help.

 

Yeah, I will definitively ask. Off to the side would probably work so I will cover that when I ask as well.
I have been looking at RTTs and have a 'plan' for an arrangement based on what you have done. My wallet is sad but I am really stoked with this idea. Thanks for the inspiration!

 

@DefconBrix love the build! I built myself a pack rack that's pretty similar to the one you have. I was wondering where did you get the black canvas cover you have in one of the photos?

 

I don't remember how high the rack was exactly, I think I put that in my trucks build thread somewhere though (link in my signature)... quite a few pages to dig unfortunately.

Same with the canvas cover, all the details on on my trucks build thread - I try to keep everything organized and on topic on these threads but since I know the answer to this one I won't send you on a wild hunt... I bought the material at a military surplus store, an old military tent, and took it to a local upholstery shop to custom fit it (photos all on my trucks build thread). I wouldn't recommend using this type of fabric though or even doing this type of cover... it changes with the weather and never stays tight. If having coverage is important just get a shell. Overall I liked the look but the function wasn't there for me at all. Having a shell is much more practical and keeps everything safe and dry - just my preference after having multiple bed cover set-ups in the past.

 

While in Washington last month I stopped by the TruckVault office and of course had to get a photo of Don's Jeep next to mine. If I had a Jeep, you better believe I would be running a TruckVault in the back of it also lol

 

Awesome build and storage solutions, thanks for sharing.

I'm talking with truck vault right now to get the bed storage. Also am talking to cargo glide, it turns out they're not making the 600xl anymore, but may restart it, they're going to get back to me. Keep my fingers crossed.

Thanks for the inspiration!

 

Please let us know what Cargo Glide says when they get back to you.

 

I had my 600xl made wider than the TruckVault to extend over the wheel wells for maximum deck space. I might be taking mine out any day now though because of another addition (I'll post about it if I can actually make it happen).

If I can make it work I will have to have a new slide made that is the same width as the TruckVault leaving the sides more open. If that happens the one I currently have will be up for grabs.

 

Guys, I'm pretty sure we have a drug lord here on TW, which is how he can afford all this stuff.

Seriously though, beautiful rig. Keep up the great work!

 

Does the TruckVault cover the 3 drain holes in the bed? If I purchase one, I won't be running a shell so I would like to find out how well the truck bed drains water with the vault in place.

 

Absolutely get one! Seriously probably one of my favorite and most used additions.
I have had my bed loaded with stuff for so ling I don't even remember where the drain holes are lol but I also ran this TruckVault without a shell during the winter and never had any drainage issues what so ever.

 

I felt like a big deal recently when I was able to go hang out and shoot guns with someone famous... right place at the right time lol

The camera came out to capture the most important things though





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