FLEXBED Mods for Football Season

[mav_kev]

Absurdity! I love it!

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[rclee]

After reading the title, I was definitely expecting a finger (paper) football setup in the bed.

I'm still impressed.

Next mod is a tailgate cooler, right?

(New GMC Canyon/Chevy Colorado tailgate)

I hate to hijack this thread (by the way, that is a cool mount for the TV) but did anyone notice the guide for the bed straps? Looks like you put the strap under the guide to get the gate half up.

Very interesting...

 

[Whatcolortochoose]

I have the luxury package which includes the power outlet in the bed. Works like a charm!

I dont like the idea of breathing the exhaust fumes to watch a game but breeze would help. Cool setup though.

 

[acelee1895]

After reading the title, I was definitely expecting a finger (paper) football setup in the bed.

I'm still impressed.

Next mod is a tailgate cooler, right?

(New GMC Canyon/Chevy Colorado tailgate)

The maverick has a removable panel on the tail gate that allows access to the latch mechanism. it spans the whole length of the tailgate though, I wonder if someone has made plastic cubbies that fit in. maybe not as a cooler but a little bit of extra storage for bungies or something. I couldn't find any cubbies on my brief google search though

 

[Old Ford Guy]

The TV removes from the mount with 2 screws. I keep a torque wrench in the cubby if I need to remove it: takes about 1 minute to unmount. I’m sure I’ll remove it come winter time

ok that makes sense as the winter freeze/thaw cycles would not be good for the screen or electronic components one would think. i really like your setup

 

[Old Ford Guy]

I have the luxury package which includes the power outlet in the bed. Works like a charm!

when using the bed power outlet is it always 'hot' or must the truck be running? also have you tested how long you can use the TV B4 draining the battery? this battery drain info may be in the owners manual but i have'nt found it so far.

 

[Montana]

I hate to hijack this thread (by the way, that is a cool mount for the TV) but did anyone notice the guide for the bed straps? Looks like you put the strap under the guide to get the gate half up.

Very interesting...

That's a Chevy Colorado / GMC Canyone. It's not a Maverick. Our trucks don't have that little notch to grab the cable. Would be a lot quicker if they did though.

 

[orrrnicholas]

when using the bed power outlet is it always 'hot' or must the truck be running? also have you tested how long you can use the TV B4 draining the battery? this battery drain info may be in the owners manual but i have'nt found it so far.

I have not tested the battery life yet and I have the same questions as you. Once I test things out I will reply in the thread and tag you

 

[acelee1895]

That's a Chevy Colorado / GMC Canyone. It's not a Maverick. Our trucks don't have that little notch to grab the cable. Would be a lot quicker if they did though.

I understand its not a maverick, but I like the idea and with some ingenuity, anything can be done. Just a matter for someone to do it

 

[rclee]

when using the bed power outlet is it always 'hot' or must the truck be running? also have you tested how long you can use the TV B4 draining the battery? this battery drain info may be in the owners manual but i have'nt found it so far.

The bed outlet is not hot until you turn the key on (Hybrid ) the engine will run when needed to top off the battery.

 

[James Garner]

Pure genius with best priorities!

 

[PaidEMS]

After reading the title, I was definitely expecting a finger (paper) football setup in the bed.

I'm still impressed.

Next mod is a tailgate cooler, right?

(New GMC Canyon/Chevy Colorado tailgate)

It looks great. Such a shame it's attached to a GM.

 

[TedTX]

After playing around with a roku stick and 12v tiny TV I was playing with a TCL cheap 32in Walmart roku with my jackory power station and discovered that for 5 watts more than my tiny TV and roku stick can run the bigger TV.
Waited for a sale and got a newer model for my mav bed camper build. Works fine on built in AC in Mav, my jumpbox A/C and power station.
The roku TV has picture off with sound on, for added watt reduction.

 

[TedTX]

The TV mount is a lighting deal right now... got same as his 27% off.

 

[Lasourme]

I run a similar setup on game days and ended up pulling live scores on my phone through RubiScore football standings, which pairs nicely with a Chromecast stream since it updates instantly. It’s handy when the broadcast lags a bit and folks want to know what’s happening in other matchups. Your panel mount looks solid, and having that outlet right there makes the whole thing way easier to power.

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