In this video we walkthrough the truck bed sleeping platform with drawer storage we built using 8020 aluminum. Full in-depth build guide on our site: www.takethetruck.com/blog/tru... #truckcamping #overlandbuild #truckbedcamping
New sub, what a great build. I have a question about the bedside supports you put on by the tailgate. Do you need them because of the weight of sleeping in the M1 Camper Top? I have only seen them on 2nd gen Tacoma's.
I'm attempting to modify this build for my 8' bed. Have you had any issues with how much weight it can hold? I can't seem to find an answer in other forums (just a bunch of math). I know extrusion placement and orientation is important for structural support, but is 2020 enough to hold say 300-400 pounds in this configuration?
You could always add more vertical supports to shore up longer spans. Hard to say on your specific build what will be needed, but for what it’s worth - both Lindsey and I have stood on the platform in our truck and our combined weight exceeds 300lbs.
@@takethetruck thanks for the prompt reply. I added another square frame at the end of 60" drawer and I think it will do the trick. Still in the design phase, using Fusion360, but if I planned it right I will have about 37 inches left from the 10 pack you linked. I hope I can keep my cuts clean and triple check the plan cause there's not a lot of room for error.
Because the base framework is fitted between and around the ribs in the bed of the truck there is no lateral movement. You could drill and install rivnuts in the bed along the base and bolt it down to those if needed though.
