2nd Gen Ute tray/ flat bed

Evening gents, I can't stop thinking of converting my bed to a flatbed or ute tray, I've seen a few that I think would be great, and many that I think ruined a good looking truck, XP camper makes a perfect one but at $8000 just for the flatbed I can't justify that large of an investment. I'll upload a few examples, any links, suggestions, opinions are welcome, I like the Australian Auzzie style too

 

Don't know if you've come across this guys build, but it's sweet, custom flatbed
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2005-bulletproof-taco-1-ton-sac.223362/

 

The XP is what I envision, the high clearance angles, the max use of dead space with the utility compartments, rugged, simple, sleek and 4 times more expensive than I'd like

 

I've never seen that before, It's different but pretty cool! Those campers go for 8k?

 

http://uteltd.com

 

Always loved oztray

 

That's a rad build, but I'd like the option to later on mount a flatbed camper, and until then still use the bed or flatbed to carry a dirtbike, couch, etc. This truck will be my daily driver

 

I wish, the campers go for about 40-50K just the utility bed alone cost 8K

 

holy crap!

 

Same, I plan on mounting an ARB snorkel soon as well, I'm a big fan of the land cruiser Utes

 

Awesome! I'll have to check them out

 

Speaking of ARB snorkel
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/05-15-tacoma-snorkel-group-buy.409190/

 

Damn.

 

Good or bad damn?

 

Great.

 

Right on

 

The last truck just sold on Expedition Portal.

 

I know this is a old conversation but I love the look of the Australian Ute trays.
I found this:

 

2014 AC UTE TRAY DIY