Hooks, racks, storage added to ARE cap?

[Tom Jensen]

All - I’ve added an ARE cap (fiberglass) and bedslide to my ‘23 Lariat. They did a fine job of paint matching and the bedslide is something I wish I’d had 5 trucks and a couple of huge SUVs ago. (Though it did mean getting rid of the two pivoting tool boxes that sat behind the wheel well.) I’m looking for advice about attaching hangers, hooks, racks, or other gizmos to the cap to hang electric cords, or other things that would help manage clutter and keep the bed free. I’m concerned that anchoring through the cap will lead to fractures or other problems over time. Is that a realistic concern? Is there more about which I should be concerned? Aesthetics are definitely an issue, of course. Thanks for your advice. Tom

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[Ricks Lightning]

Any chance to epoxy a finished frp strip to the interior and screw to that?

Let's see pictures of that slide. What's the weight capacity and extension length?

Rick

 

[Tom Jensen]

Any chance to epoxy a finished frp strip to the interior and screw to that?

Let's see pictures of that slide. What's the weight capacity and extension length?

Rick

Any chance to epoxy a finished frp strip to the interior and screw to that?

Let's see pictures of that slide. What's the weight capacity and extension length?

Rick

Heres a photo. The slide has a 1000 lb rating. It extends 75%. I’d wanted to use the 1500 lb model, with 100% extension, but the manufacturer reported that there is something about the Lightning bed (and what’s under it) that prevents use of the heavier model. I didn’t care enough to push the issue. I’m happy with the slide.

 

[21st Century Truck]

Tom, since we met I've added the Decked Drawers 2.0 drawer system for exactly the reasons You mention. Very happy with my Decked -- lots of my tools including all automotive tools and also most of my gym and camping gear are now in the Decked drawers and not in the basement.

FYI, although I guess it's a bit late for Your truck, Decked also has a cargo slide that can be mounted atop their Decked Drawers.

 

[Tom Jensen]

Tom, since we met I've added the Decked Drawers 2.0 drawer system for exactly the reasons You mention. Very happy with my Decked -- lots of my tools including all automotive tools and also most of my gym and camping gear are now in the Decked drawers and not in the basement.

FYI, although I guess it's a bit late for Your truck, Decked also has a cargo slide that can be mounted atop their Decked Drawers.

Like all true saints, I am above the sin of envy. But like all true truck owners, I can be jealous.

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