Maverick goes (hauling) to the Fair

[Leuf]

I do craft fairs and have to get my 10'x10' booth display to the event plus all the products to sell. This is for a 9 day event so it has always taken me two trips to get everything to the show for load in and I haven't quite been able to get everything in for the trip back and have needed a second vehicle to take a few things. For this year I made a plywood secondary load floor that sits on top of the bed, kind of like a tonneau cover but strong enough to carry some weight. In addition to all the stuff for the booth, there's also a cart that I use for moving stuff because you never know how close you're going to be able to park to where you need to set up. I managed to get everything except my chair on the way back this year, and there was still a fair amount of empty space in the bed that I didn't manage to fit anything into. It's certainly not the heaviest load, or the biggest. But I did cram an awful lot of weird shaped stuff into that little truck.

The load floor is in two pieces. The two boxes that go onto it have feet on them that fit into the grid cut into the plywood so they cannot slide. This means all the straps really have to do is hold them down so they can't pop out of the grid when I hit a bump. The load is strapped through the plywood to the bed rails, not to the plywood. There is a pretty beefy support beam in the middle, and that is where I have a couple of bolts clamping it to the bed. Again, the load being strapped through it to the bed means the clamping of the platform itself isn't that critical. I still need to add some padding at the front where it sits on the bed and do some more weatherproofing. Just some epoxy slathered on the edges at this point.

And here is what the booth looks like when it's not stuffed into a Maverick.

I saw two other vendors with Mavericks this year

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[TiRiderMT]

Hard to believe that all fit into the Mav! Oh, and the woodwork looks nice! I enjoy visiting those booths at fairs Did you make them all?

 

[notfast]

It's certainly not the heaviest load, or the biggest. But I did cram an awful lot of weird shaped stuff into that little truck.

I'd say you're getting your money's worth outta that Maverick! Better than the Super Duties driving around hauling sailboat fuel to the office park.

If loading the cab up is a regular thing, I suggest getting an arresting net of some sort, like a Raingler.
https://raingler.com/products/2022-newer-ford-maverick-behind-front-seat-barrier-divider-net
Wouldn't want a hard braking event to launch one of those boxes and knock you in the head or break whatever is inside.

 

[wax87]

I do craft fairs and have to get my 10'x10' booth display to the event plus all the products to sell. This is for a 9 day event so it has always taken me two trips to get everything to the show for load in and I haven't quite been able to get everything in for the trip back and have needed a second vehicle to take a few things. For this year I made a plywood secondary load floor that sits on top of the bed, kind of like a tonneau cover but strong enough to carry some weight. In addition to all the stuff for the booth, there's also a cart that I use for moving stuff because you never know how close you're going to be able to park to where you need to set up. I managed to get everything except my chair on the way back this year, and there was still a fair amount of empty space in the bed that I didn't manage to fit anything into. It's certainly not the heaviest load, or the biggest. But I did cram an awful lot of weird shaped stuff into that little truck.

The load floor is in two pieces. The two boxes that go onto it have feet on them that fit into the grid cut into the plywood so they cannot slide. This means all the straps really have to do is hold them down so they can't pop out of the grid when I hit a bump. The load is strapped through the plywood to the bed rails, not to the plywood. There is a pretty beefy support beam in the middle, and that is where I have a couple of bolts clamping it to the bed. Again, the load being strapped through it to the bed means the clamping of the platform itself isn't that critical. I still need to add some padding at the front where it sits on the bed and do some more weatherproofing. Just some epoxy slathered on the edges at this point.

And here is what the booth looks like when it's not stuffed into a Maverick.

I saw two other vendors with Mavericks this year

that is quite impressive, ever heard of something called a 'trailer' LOL

 

[Frank c]

Hard to believe that all fit into the Mav! Oh, and the woodwork looks nice! I enjoy visiting those booths at fairs Did you make them all?

Nice job loading good luck

 

[Leuf]

Hard to believe that all fit into the Mav! Oh, and the woodwork looks nice! I enjoy visiting those booths at fairs Did you make them all?

Thanks! Yes, I made just about everything except the rug.

If loading the cab up is a regular thing, I suggest getting an arresting net of some sort, like a Raingler.
https://raingler.com/products/2022-newer-ford-maverick-behind-front-seat-barrier-divider-net
Wouldn't want a hard braking event to launch one of those boxes and knock you in the head or break whatever is inside.

It's a good idea. I do drive with a long following distance when I'm loaded so it shouldn't happen but you can't account for everything.

that is quite impressive, ever heard of something called a 'trailer' LOL

So at this event there are 300+ vendors trying to get into and out of 8 big tents in a little field. We have a few days for setup but on the last day everyone has to get everything broken down and out in a matter of a few hours. You see vehicles from compact suvs to full size trucks with trailers and everything in between. It's certainly possible to use a trailer but you better know what you are doing and I definitely don't. The smallest vehicle that's capable of doing this was a big part of why I bought the Maverick.

 

[Tbone289]

Looks like a well-thought-out setup! That's a beautiful display of your wares. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Dad]

I do craft fairs and have to get my 10'x10' booth display to the event plus all the products to sell. This is for a 9 day event so it has always taken me two trips to get everything to the show for load in and I haven't quite been able to get everything in for the trip back and have needed a second vehicle to take a few things. For this year I made a plywood secondary load floor that sits on top of the bed, kind of like a tonneau cover but strong enough to carry some weight. In addition to all the stuff for the booth, there's also a cart that I use for moving stuff because you never know how close you're going to be able to park to where you need to set up. I managed to get everything except my chair on the way back this year, and there was still a fair amount of empty space in the bed that I didn't manage to fit anything into. It's certainly not the heaviest load, or the biggest. But I did cram an awful lot of weird shaped stuff into that little truck.

The load floor is in two pieces. The two boxes that go onto it have feet on them that fit into the grid cut into the plywood so they cannot slide. This means all the straps really have to do is hold them down so they can't pop out of the grid when I hit a bump. The load is strapped through the plywood to the bed rails, not to the plywood. There is a pretty beefy support beam in the middle, and that is where I have a couple of bolts clamping it to the bed. Again, the load being strapped through it to the bed means the clamping of the platform itself isn't that critical. I still need to add some padding at the front where it sits on the bed and do some more weatherproofing. Just some epoxy slathered on the edges at this point.

And here is what the booth looks like when it's not stuffed into a Maverick.

I saw two other vendors with Mavericks this year

Well done! Great looking booth with equally great looking items.

 

[White Thunder]

I do craft fairs and have to get my 10'x10' booth display to the event plus all the products to sell. This is for a 9 day event so it has always taken me two trips to get everything to the show for load in and I haven't quite been able to get everything in for the trip back and have needed a second vehicle to take a few things. For this year I made a plywood secondary load floor that sits on top of the bed, kind of like a tonneau cover but strong enough to carry some weight. In addition to all the stuff for the booth, there's also a cart that I use for moving stuff because you never know how close you're going to be able to park to where you need to set up. I managed to get everything except my chair on the way back this year, and there was still a fair amount of empty space in the bed that I didn't manage to fit anything into. It's certainly not the heaviest load, or the biggest. But I did cram an awful lot of weird shaped stuff into that little truck.

The load floor is in two pieces. The two boxes that go onto it have feet on them that fit into the grid cut into the plywood so they cannot slide. This means all the straps really have to do is hold them down so they can't pop out of the grid when I hit a bump. The load is strapped through the plywood to the bed rails, not to the plywood. There is a pretty beefy support beam in the middle, and that is where I have a couple of bolts clamping it to the bed. Again, the load being strapped through it to the bed means the clamping of the platform itself isn't that critical. I still need to add some padding at the front where it sits on the bed and do some more weatherproofing. Just some epoxy slathered on the edges at this point.

And here is what the booth looks like when it's not stuffed into a Maverick.

I saw two other vendors with Mavericks this year

Looks like some interesting stuff in there. Where was the fair?

 

[Leuf]

Looks like some interesting stuff in there. Where was the fair?

It's held at the Mt Sunapee Resort in Newbury, NH. This pic is from 2021 when the layout had more small tents to spread things out because of Covid, but you get the idea. There is a whole other big tent hidden by the trees in the bottom left corner. This year I was in the back corner of the leftmost tent that you can see.

 

[Aherpa]

I do craft fairs and have to get my 10'x10' booth display to the event plus all the products to sell. This is for a 9 day event so it has always taken me two trips to get everything to the show for load in and I haven't quite been able to get everything in for the trip back and have needed a second vehicle to take a few things. For this year I made a plywood secondary load floor that sits on top of the bed, kind of like a tonneau cover but strong enough to carry some weight. In addition to all the stuff for the booth, there's also a cart that I use for moving stuff because you never know how close you're going to be able to park to where you need to set up. I managed to get everything except my chair on the way back this year, and there was still a fair amount of empty space in the bed that I didn't manage to fit anything into. It's certainly not the heaviest load, or the biggest. But I did cram an awful lot of weird shaped stuff into that little truck.

The load floor is in two pieces. The two boxes that go onto it have feet on them that fit into the grid cut into the plywood so they cannot slide. This means all the straps really have to do is hold them down so they can't pop out of the grid when I hit a bump. The load is strapped through the plywood to the bed rails, not to the plywood. There is a pretty beefy support beam in the middle, and that is where I have a couple of bolts clamping it to the bed. Again, the load being strapped through it to the bed means the clamping of the platform itself isn't that critical. I still need to add some padding at the front where it sits on the bed and do some more weatherproofing. Just some epoxy slathered on the edges at this point.

And here is what the booth looks like when it's not stuffed into a Maverick.

I saw two other vendors with Mavericks this year

Have any of the other exhibitors asked you to make their booth? Great work!

 

[Leuf]

Have any of the other exhibitors asked you to make their booth? Great work!

I have gotten compliments but everyone has already spent a bunch of money on their own setup. Plus most of these people have been doing it a lot longer than I have and they have something that really works for them. Some of these folks have been doing it for longer than I have been alive. Every year I do a post mortem and find things to improve for the next time.

 

[Bradley]

I do craft fairs and have to get my 10'x10' booth display to the event plus all the products to sell. This is for a 9 day event so it has always taken me two trips to get everything to the show for load in and I haven't quite been able to get everything in for the trip back and have needed a second vehicle to take a few things. For this year I made a plywood secondary load floor that sits on top of the bed, kind of like a tonneau cover but strong enough to carry some weight. In addition to all the stuff for the booth, there's also a cart that I use for moving stuff because you never know how close you're going to be able to park to where you need to set up. I managed to get everything except my chair on the way back this year, and there was still a fair amount of empty space in the bed that I didn't manage to fit anything into. It's certainly not the heaviest load, or the biggest. But I did cram an awful lot of weird shaped stuff into that little truck.

The load floor is in two pieces. The two boxes that go onto it have feet on them that fit into the grid cut into the plywood so they cannot slide. This means all the straps really have to do is hold them down so they can't pop out of the grid when I hit a bump. The load is strapped through the plywood to the bed rails, not to the plywood. There is a pretty beefy support beam in the middle, and that is where I have a couple of bolts clamping it to the bed. Again, the load being strapped through it to the bed means the clamping of the platform itself isn't that critical. I still need to add some padding at the front where it sits on the bed and do some more weatherproofing. Just some epoxy slathered on the edges at this point.

And here is what the booth looks like when it's not stuffed into a Maverick.

I saw two other vendors with Mavericks this year

That's a load to be sure..

 

[wjt3]

Very nice display- Would you have a website store or ?

 

[MaverickSVT]

From a quick glance it almost looks like an old boombox stereo is on the back.
lol

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