Yup. It sits right on the tailgate. It has been a minute, but I think the 2x6’s I used were the perfect height to line up with the wheel wells. Pretty sure it is 42” long … I just cut them to fit the tent exactly.
I have a couple of straps I hook to the tie downs in the front corner of the bed, and when I open it, a couple I hook into the tie downs on the side of the tailgate, but honestly it doesn’t need them. It is just sitting on the platform … you can see the 1x2‘s that help it sit in the right...
There is actually about 12" leftover in the bed. I had to get a new cooler, but it fits. I can get the camp stove/chairs/food/etc. under the tent so only the dog is in the cab!
Been camping with my Maverick a number of times this Spring and thought I would share. I love being able to set up/break down camp in just a couple of minutes and that the whole thing fits nicely under the tonneau cover. Built a simple stand at the same level as the wheel wells so the tent can...