Not your typical “gator” tonneau cover (DIY load bearing and locking cover)

[TrocheMocheMaverick]

We made a cover using some discounted alligator marine fabric some plywood, a few bolts, bungee cord, cam jams, leftover window and door seals and 2x4s, and some seatbelts from our old ford ranger. (RIP)

Traveled from New Mexico to NorCal and so far things are dry and secure. We made use of the Flexbed ™️ so it can hold weight. Eventually going to make an extension that folds out from the tailgate so we can sleep on it— ran out of time before the trip. For now it’s nice to sit on and enjoy the view.

It can be completely installed and removed in a few minutes. Was a lot more affordable than the $600 covers that could maaaaaybe hold 300lbs. Also, we like to make things so we will keep you posted on how it holds up—built it for fun so not expecting it to be bulletproof. If it starts to fall apart, it could make a great hot tub cover

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[Mike D.]

We made a cover using some discounted alligator marine fabric some plywood, a few bolts, bungee cord, cam jams, leftover window and door seals and 2x4s, and some seatbelts from our old ford ranger. (RIP)

Traveled from New Mexico to NorCal and so far things are dry and secure. We made use of the Flexbed ™️ so it can hold weight. Eventually going to make an extension that folds out from the tailgate so we can sleep on it— ran out of time before the trip. For now it’s nice to sit on and enjoy the view.

It can be completely installed and removed in a few minutes. Was a lot more affordable than the $600 covers that could maaaaaybe hold 300lbs. Also, we like to make things so we will keep you posted on how it holds up—built it for fun so not expecting it to be bulletproof. If it starts to fall apart, it could make a great hot tub cover

Great cover. Reminds me of the one I made 30 some years ago for my Ranger. Sturdy and cost saving. Good job

 

[garryjohnson]

Great job on the cover, looks good. I really like the color. Those look like some happy kids!

 

[clavicus]

That's pretty awesome, how does it secure/attach in the front?

 

[TrocheMocheMaverick]

Great cover. Reminds me of the one I made 30 some years ago for my Ranger. Sturdy and cost saving. Good job

Nice! How long did yours hold up? We are hoping this lasts at least three years or more.

 

[respi133]

Awesome diy, love to see people making things for their uses. How did you end up mounting it, you mentioned using the flexbed and it looks, from the one interior shot you gave, like 2x4s sitting on the wheelwells? Assuming the bungees are your tensioner to the bed, through the front bed tiedowns?

 

[MortyHooper]

This is inspiring, awesome job.

 

[TrocheMocheMaverick]

Awesome diy, love to see people making things for their uses. How did you end up mounting it, you mentioned using the flexbed and it looks, from the one interior shot you gave, like 2x4s sitting on the wheelwells? Assuming the bungees are your tensioner to the bed, through the front bed tiedowns?

 

[TrocheMocheMaverick]

 

[TrocheMocheMaverick]

That's pretty awesome, how does it secure/attach in the front?

 

[TrocheMocheMaverick]

 

[respi133]

That's just great work haha the tensioners was smart but the ranger belt takes it to stunning heights of resourceful ingenuity

 

[TrocheMocheMaverick]

That's just great work haha the tensioners was smart but the ranger belt takes it to stunning heights of resourceful ingenuity

Haha! Thanks. I was pretty happy to repurpose something from the ‘ol ranger to honor little red.

 

[ValenciaOrange]

Nice. By the way you 3 kids are so cute.

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