Flated Inflatable Topper for Maverick

[TedTX]

Glad to hear a professional get tripped up by that dang tiny triangle trim piece. I have been designing my own diy Maverick truck bed cap.
My solution was to box it out forming a tiny but usable shelf. Transfer the weight to either side of the trim piece and across its front to provide stability. The top shelf binds the whole corner together. After solving that, I realized the shelf was too short to serve as a tiny bedside table. So I raised the height and added usb port in the spare space.
Second, definitely raised style. Mavericks bed depth is much less than it looks or ‘acts’ Even the raised hight would be too low for me. As a reference if setting on the wheel well can an slightly above avg. man not hit his head by at least two inches?
Third related to the last, even the raised versions I have seen block the center taillight by some measure.
The back trim looks to be the primary problem blocking the light.
Forth, drainage those dang triangular trim pieces keep the water trapped along the horizontal rail. My solution and to fix the taillight is to extend the slopped section to overlap the whole taillight assembly by a good distance.
Because the unibody doesn’t flex much especially there. I would only gap it enough to not touch but be close enough that rain would be stopped by its cross section and surface hugging tension.

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[TedTX]

Please scroll back, I describe a cheap way to extent the topper when stopped for camping.

 

[groovesocket]

Hey Guys.. Sorry for the delay in posting here. As someone mentioned before, we ran into some material supply issues and our first samples were off on size. That little angle piece at the front of the bed messed us up. But we have some super exciting new designs being made now and we have modeled them off official 3D scans of the truck, so should be our best fitting model we have designed yet.

Question...
Would you like a cab high version?
Would you like a taller version like our current models?

I can share 3d renderings of each design early next week.

Ryan

Thanks for the official update @FLATED Guy Ryan. To answer your questions - I would be happy with either a cab high or taller version. Without seeing the Maverick Air-Toppers on the truck, I can't say which style I prefer. I really have to see them side-by-side to make a decision.

 

[PCK]

..... But we have some super exciting new designs being made now and we have modeled them off official 3D scans of the truck, so should be our best fitting model we have designed yet.

Question...
Would you like a cab high version?
Would you like a taller version like our current models?

Ryan

Ryan-

Raised above cab height but only4-5" so that can put a roof rack on the cab and extend items on the rack over the Flated.

Also, extension to cover the lowered tailgate to have a 6' covered bed when at rest.

 

[Michigan Bill]

Also, extension to cover the lowered tailgate to have a 6' covered bed when at rest.

Yep.

 

[FLATED Guy]

OK gang.. to answer a few questions above. We are working on a tailgate extension that can retro fit onto our Air-Toppers. But realistically that is a later next year focus.

But in the meantime I will give you all the the worlds first sneak peek at the two versions coming out for the Maverick. Would love to hear feed back and more specifically which version you would like better. This would help us with order quantities.


This first one is 100% new for us. Its the Cab high version, and with this construction we know we can bring our costs down so would probably be $1100-$1200.

This is more like our current version. Raised. Don't worry the length will be longer to match the back of the tailgate. This will probably retail for $1400-$1600 (Costs for us keep on creeping up)

We continue to try and optimize our production, and keep costs down as much as possible while making enough margin to keep this dream alive.

Ryan Guay
CEO
https://getflated.com

 

[Automate]

I would lean towards the cab high version.

 

[groovesocket]

OK gang.. to answer a few questions above. We are working on a tailgate extension that can retro fit onto our Air-Toppers. But realistically that is a later next year focus.

But in the meantime I will give you all the the worlds first sneak peek at the two versions coming out for the Maverick. Would love to hear feed back and more specifically which version you would like better. This would help us with order quantities.


This first one is 100% new for us. Its the Cab high version, and with this construction we know we can bring our costs down so would probably be $1100-$1200.

This is more like our current version. Raised. Don't worry the length will be longer to match the back of the tailgate. This will probably retail for $1400-$1600 (Costs for us keep on creeping up)

We continue to try and optimize our production, and keep costs down as much as possible while making enough margin to keep this dream alive.

Ryan Guay
CEO
https://getflated.com

Thank you Ryan @FLATED Guy for the sneak peek renders. Now that I see them, I prefer the cab high version.

 

[Gvmumbral]

Raised Version for my Maverick!

 

[Cruzer01]

OK gang.. to answer a few questions above. We are working on a tailgate extension that can retro fit onto our Air-Toppers. But realistically that is a later next year focus.

But in the meantime I will give you all the the worlds first sneak peek at the two versions coming out for the Maverick. Would love to hear feed back and more specifically which version you would like better. This would help us with order quantities.


This first one is 100% new for us. Its the Cab high version, and with this construction we know we can bring our costs down so would probably be $1100-$1200.

This is more like our current version. Raised. Don't worry the length will be longer to match the back of the tailgate. This will probably retail for $1400-$1600 (Costs for us keep on creeping up)

We continue to try and optimize our production, and keep costs down as much as possible while making enough margin to keep this dream alive.

Ryan Guay
CEO
https://getflated.com

Cab high here, thanks for posting.

 

[PCK]

Raised version but not so high that objects (skis, boats, materials) on cab mounted roof racks are obstructed- probably 5" height above top of cab.

 

[PCK]

Good to hear about the tailgate extension- a definite upgrade.

 

[bpcooper14]

Definitely think I like the cab height version. although real world may look a little different.

 

[TyPope]

Very cool. I really like the look and function of this topper. I'm looking at rooftop and bed tents, but this might be a good alternative. It's pricey, but I live in an apartment so it might be worth the premium for the ability to deflate and store in close quarters. Rooftop tents are just so huge, and you have to shell out for a rack anyway.

You wouldn't be the first guy to shell out for a rack...

 

[PCK]

Plywood on top of 2x6 cross pieces will be 12 1/4" above the bed. How much clearance to the top of the topper will a cab level vs. a raised topper be?

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