Bed rail accessory cup holders

So, I've been out camping with my better half a few times in the truck, and we like to sleep in the bed rather than a tent ever since I bought a camper shell. Less setup, less wind noise and insulation so it's a little warmer. One thing that's bothered me since we started doing this, though, is the lack of space to put our beer, coolers, cider or whatever else. I was determined to come up with a clean solution to the problem and I came up with this! I ordered some white plastic folding holders from Amazon, fabbed up some brackets to bolt them to the accessory rails. I liked the nighttime visibility of white but they look gaudy when they're not in use, so I separated the halves of the folding holder and derped the outer shell black. I'm pretty happy with the finished product. What do you think? I didn't do any research before I hit the workshop. Maybe there's an easier way?

 

That is really cool

 

Very cool -

 

Cool idea...I'd buy a couple...

 

Looks sick man It would be great for tailgates too

 

Thanks guys! I'll post again if I decide to make up a batch of em. I'll post an installed photo when I get home!

 

This is a great mod. Tacomas don't have nearly enough cup holders

 

I literally just LOL'd! Great idea for tailgates.....but wow leave it to Tacoma owners to need more cup holders. I would buy a couple.

 

I agree. Not having a cut out for a cup/beer on the inside of the tailgate is just plain ludicrous!

 

Those are pretty awesome man, might to have make a couple myself!

 

Great idea man. Way to think outside the box

 

With the truck parked in the driveway and me out wandering the neighborhood with a beer in my hand (in true redneck style) I often need to set my beer down to help the kids with something, etc. My default is to place it just inside the truckbed but I had been thinking how handy it would be to have a cupholder mounted to the bedrail - nicely done. Did you put any thought to a non-foldable version?

 

I'd buy a couple if you make up a batch.

 

I hadn't considered a non-folding version myself, mainly because I value cargo space and when I haul gear I don't like it snagging on stuff. What I need to find is a 3/8" thumb screw that'll make moving the cup holders around easier without bulking the unit up... Hmmm.

 

Bought these at academy for $6 each and mounted them with a t-nut.

 

Awesome

 

If you make these you should offer an extra option for

http://www.homewetbar.com/black-cas....html?osCsid=a01fe3845f2f2fa71c3fa41e06612590

 

That is exactly what I want! Where did you buy them? What is the product called and how did you mount them? Sorry for the 100 questions Kevo.. those cupholders are just the answer to my prayers

 

I bought them from academy and they are by attwood. I drilled a hole on the inside and used those tnuts to mount then on the rails

 

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/attwood-dual-ring-black-drink-holder?repChildCatid=12560