Opinions on Decked system.

If you're considering making your own, you really need to check out @cjptacoma 's thread. He was last online in January, but the build is awesome.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...system-for-camping-cooking-tailgating.668922/

 

Hmm, I have an engine "powered" hot water heater. That sink would go along with it nicely. See what I meant earlier about projects quickly getting out of control??

 

I use the “Rubbermaid” method as well.

We are talking about a dozen containers max right? Is it really that inconvenient to stack a handful of containers every 48 hours?

Sometimes I can’t help but think that all of these fancy systems aren’t just solutions looking for a problem.

 

I actually use much larger containers. 70gal for all the bedding stuff. I think the others are like 2'x3'. and about 2' tall. the loose items are what tends to be a pain in the ass. griddle, chairs, toilet bucket, cooler, etc. The quicker I can get to beer, and feet up in front of the fire, the better.

 

Yeah - I get it - I’m just asking if the fancy decked system really makes a tangible difference in the feet-up-by-the-fire time.

 

Yea, it may not. Definitely something to consider, since making my own would be a lot of work to get to that point. But, I also get a certain stupid gratification from spending 6 months and $1150 making something I could have bought for $1200

 

anyone know what a good price is for these used?

Saw them all the time in Rocky Mountains area around $300-500

 

I bought mine used for $1200 and sold it for $1100. Sold it because I switched from a shell to a RTT and bedrack, and preferred having the rack mounted onto a locking tonneau rather than have all the gear that can't fit into the Decked be highly visible and easily accessible to thieves. If you have a shell, though, this is a killer product.

 

Decked is expensive as shit

however sometimes in life that is worth it
At least once a year you’re going to eat out at a nice place easy example

How do people feel about that? Since the price can’t be changed. Is it worth it?

in terms of smiles per dollar

I have a wood bed. But I don’t like the lack of waterproofing. Weight. The fact it comes with nothing else.

whereas with decked at more cost you might get more out of it. Might be waterproof. Can go on top of it. And drawers that not all wood setups have.

 

I ordered the Bambeds platform and bed sliders from Ben Davis. Those replaced the pair of 2x6 cross beams and the 3/4" plywood bed slider/platform sheet, taking up a lot less space and weight. The three platform sections stack against the front bulkhead, and the split bed sliders (with a little trimming and finish work) slide past the bed stiffeners. Ben is listed in the Vendors section.