Ute Bed Thread

I’d like to see what folks have come up with in the way of what the Aussies call ute beds. I personally would like an aluminum canopy style box with sealed doors in place of my bed.

Not sure how far this thread will go but I’m interested...

 

This is my buddy Eric's truck with a Norweld Tray & Canopy: https://www.instagram.com/mlo_eric/

 

Holy moly that's a serious setup. Any idea what that full kit weighs?

 

Pretty nice! Those are EXPENSIVE!!

 

My setup is from UteLtd out of Washington. Got it shipped to buffalo and brought it into Canada. Was cheaper than a new bed since my stock one broke.

Here is a thread for some flatbed info.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/flatbed-information-thread.558179/

 

I've also looking for a flat bed set up, I think they look awesome!

These guys have some that aren't super expensive ($2.500+/-): http://www.uteltd.com/pgs/02-ute-bed.html



I emailed them a while back and this is what the sent me:

 

Im working with Mainline and Norweld about getting a compact canopy on my truck.

 

That’s the one I got. Really good customer service and haven’t had any issues yet

 

How do you like it? It looks like its a little bit wider than your truck?

 

Loving it.

It does stick out. This will give you an idea by how much

No issues so far on the trail. My 35’s are still wider.

 

Looking good, Pete!

 

Do you have more pictures of the only the tray?

I really like the idea of building my own camper, something like this:



Or this:

 

It’s a pretty basic cap you would get for a truck.
Best pics at the moment

 

Thanks Steve! Really appreciate your help that night! Wish we could do a meet and greet at a Sonics. Love that place.

 

I’ve really comsidered it but it costs a pretty penny that’s for sure.

I really like the patriot PCOR but you are in it 17k for the tray and another 17 for the canopy. Plus install.

 

Ute bed I was 7kish cnd for everything.....however. I think the chandlerdoom bed will be way better priced for everything you get.

I had to fab my bumper, tire carrier maintenance, all the electronics, all the mounting figured out etc etc. Chandlers seems way better.

 

Another Ute Ltd. owner here, to start on an old thread..

 

DCLB with a half canopy would look so freakin sexy I bet

 

May be working on something.....