Sliding load tray DIY for my Maverick !

Dino. D · Sep 29, 2026

I ordered a 2026 Maverick two months ago and just after I ordered it I went to Midwest Tops and ordered a cap for my load bed.
Before my bed arrived, I made a sliding tray for the bed so that I would not have things trapped at the back with the top in place.
I’m loading pictures of my project. Keep in mind I’m not a cabinet maker so I use the cheapest one by three. What I could find and a cheap good one side plywood., simple, drywall screws, and left over varnish. this cost me less than $60 to make..

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Glen Baker LLC · Sep 29, 2026

Definitely more bougie than mine.

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rick52 · Sep 30, 2026

Nice job! Only thought would be to add some tie-down points on the 2x3 sides to secure things on the tray.

John Larson · Sep 30, 2026

You did a great job!!! Where did the wheels come from?

mauverick · Sep 30, 2026

Nice! I have a tonneau soft cover so I can roll it up, but have a dog bed that I use like your (much better) solution. It slides quite easily on my Mil Spec lining and is semi stiff by design so can push or pull easily.

My dog WANTS to ride in the back with the cover closed, but I'm nervous about air flow (or lack thereof) while driving. So he just chills there if I've opened the gate for some reason while parked

mauverick · Sep 30, 2026

mauverick said:
Nice! I have a tonneau soft cover so I can roll it up, but have a dog bed that I use like your (much better) solution. It slides quite easily on my Mil Spec lining and is semi stiff by design so can push or pull easily.

My dog WANTS to ride in the back with the cover closed, but I'm nervous about air flow (or lack thereof) while driving. So he just chills there if I've opened the gate for some reason while parked

Dog bed is covered with junk, er important things my wife put back there

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OleFordGuy · Sep 30, 2026

That's pretty Awesome, Great Job!!!!

Granger Ford · Sep 30, 2026

That is awesome! I feel like Maverick owners really put their own custom built options to works and it very impressive! I have seen some customers purchase theirs from us and they talk about everything they are going to custom and put on their new ride.

k2rizzle · Sep 30, 2026

John Larson said:
You did a great job!!! Where did the wheels come from?

Interested in knowing about the wheel setup also...thanks.

Dad · Sep 30, 2026

Well done! Thanks for posting.

Mervin the Maverick · Sep 30, 2026

It looks GREAT. How much weight do you suppose it adds?

Cancunbadlands · Oct 1, 2026

Nicely done

mrmagoo69 · Oct 1, 2026

Well done looks great. What size rollers did you use and do they make th leap between bed and tailgate ok?

Dino. D said:
I ordered a 2026 Maverick two months ago and just after I ordered it I went to Midwest Tops and ordered a cap for my load bed.
Before my bed arrived, I made a sliding tray for the bed so that I would not have things trapped at the back with the top in place.
I’m loading pictures of my project. Keep in mind I’m not a cabinet maker so I use the cheapest one by three. What I could find and a cheap good one side plywood., simple, drywall screws, and left over varnish. this cost me less than $60 to make..

jonshep · Oct 2, 2026

I like it. Serves it's intended purpose and price was right. That makes it a home run.

DiNatale · Oct 2, 2026

jonshep said:
I like it. Serves it's intended purpose and price was right. That makes it a home run.

I found the wheels on the web at Grainger they we're about 5inches.
I tried to use old roller blade wheels but they were too small. Where you put the 3/8 this bolt axles will determine the height. The corregated bed needed the larger wheels. It weighs less than 20 lbs. I will add tie-downs if later use shows a need.
Close tolerance fore & aft means I don't hear any banging on acceleration or braking . If I do I'll add a foam stick-on strip.
I've had two golf bags in it and it just and it slides out no problem.

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