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We make a relatively new product and are looking for a forum member or two to test our truck bed storage system, review it and provide feedback to the community here at F150Online. You can see what we make here: www.DECKED.com
Essentially this is a tonneau cover x 2. You get dry and secure storage, but also ergonomic access to your tools, gear etc as well as full use of your truck bed. 2000 lb payload on the deck, 200 lb per drawer. Made in the USA.
If you are interested in being considered to test for us, post a photo of your truck in this thread and tell us how you will use it. It isn't a beauty contest, just make your case. We will select product testers around 1/27
All we expect from our product testers in return is a fair review of the product here on the forum with a few photos. If you like it we want you to keep it.
I have a small computer repair business.
I am constantly making on-site service calls wiht computers, parts, tools, electronic devices, printers, monitors, etc to my customers homes and businesses.
Of course, you don't want these things to move around much, get wet, and get banged around. I have a certain brand of multiple flip hard cover for my truck but it has some downsides. Things roll to the front of the truck if not secured with tie downs. The drawers in that setup would work great!
Also,I love the elevated floor of the system. I could put heavier boxes on top and have easier access to getting them in and out of the bed. This is also a real inconvenience to a conventional hard cover.
This looks like a real game-changer in the tonneau/tool box selection for trucks!
Is there a way to mount a couple of bikes on top of the platform?
Yes. You can bolt a DECKED T-Track set up to the deck which is compatible with Yakima and Thule bike rack systems. There are 6-7 steel tubes in the deck which can be bolted to anchor various rack and tie down set ups.
Are Canadian testers being considered or USA only?
I have a tri-fold tonneau cover and I keep a 2x6 held in the slots across the bed to keep items from sliding to the front. It creates a sort of trunk at the rear of the bed for small items but is easily moved for anything larger. Since I have a regular cab, I have to keep some useful junk behind the seats, jumper cables, tie-downs, tarps, etc. It would be nice to have a place to secure these items and still have use of the bed.
It's not a work truck and I don't usually move a lot of big stuff. I got the smallest truck I could buy at the time because in it's regular life, it's my daily driver and reasonably efficient but when I need a truck, it's a truck.
My family would love to test the product. Its not a business truck but we do target shoot, ride quads, bike and play sports. My biggest problem is having secure storage for the firearms and ammo when headed to the mountains. It looks like the drawers would provide the security and the hard lid would allow table and chairs to be stacked on top.
Its also our daily driver. So we are constantly moving things from the bed to the cab.
Last edited by jww54321; Jan 22, 2016 at 01:40 AM.
Computer parts for my business.
Straps, Chains and riding gear for my Atv's
General Hand Tools along with Jack, 4 way, Jumper Cables Etc.
Also with 2000 pounds sounds like i could put my Atv on top, That would work out perfect! When we go ride i have to load the atv on a trailer and the bed is used for all the accesories and riding gear. With this setup it would work perfect and would be able to ditch the trailer
Last edited by KingRanchCoy; Jan 21, 2016 at 02:22 PM.
If it is available for the 2015 I would be interested. My truck goes from daily driver/family hauler to hunting rig to the sometimes DIY project material handler.
I'm not interested but I'll give you some feedback. Assembly, while fairly straight forward, is far too much for the average Joe. Once assembled and in the truck, to remove it for loads of a large size will be extensive. I don't haul much in my 5.5 Supercrew bed but sometimes like yesterday I needed to take a box, 4'x 8' and 16" deep down to the ranch. It would not have fit with this unit in the bed. Add tools I was carrying and some extra lumber and this would not work for me. It's not for everybody and I'm sure it wasn't intended for everybody. I would suggest from a marketing point that you find a way to make it more modular for easier assembly and to make it removable without having to get an arm load of tools out to do it. Another issue I see that will be a problem for most buyers, the joining of the 2 halves has you installing screws into plastic. Most guys will over tighten these, they will be stripped and useless.
I can see where this is a marketable product but I don't think it's ready for Joe Public yet. It's a mechanics breeze but a retail customer nightmare for installation. You'll find most weekend warrior mechanics can strip and destroy aluminum products, your plastic doesn't stand a chance. The fix is for it to become more assembled in the box. I'd strongly suggest working on making it more modular. The only down side for you is the container or box it comes in and a little labor costs. But YOU control the damage a retail customer can do to your product.
Here's the installation vid for those considering it.
Yessir. From the late 90's on with the exception of the Heritage stepside bed type
5'-6" and 6'-6" beds only
Count me as one who would love to test this out then.
I use my truck bed for a multitude of tasks from building materials and tools, sporting equipment including skis, bikes, hunting gear and the biggest challenge camping gear. I have a 6'6" bed.
I can see this being a great setup for my camping trips, especially being able to access items beneath the deck that always get shoved toward the cab on my trips. With my cap on it is a real struggle to
retrieve items if not impossible when I fully load up the bed for longer
trips. I have thoughts of an air mattress on top of the deck for overnighters and still being able to access gear when camping. Bikes on top and tools, pumps and gear in the drawers for mountain bike transport to the trails. For building and deck jobs I can see a great way to get my tools organized and accessible prior to the trip to the lumberyard which I can use the deck for my building supplies.
My truck is a daily/family hauler. My family is big into kayaking, and this storage would be great for all of our equipment plus we could load the kayaks on top.
We do a lot of camping and this would be perfect for hauling our camping supplies. Also would be great for hauling all of the kids sporting goods for their school sports.
I have a Undercover SE tonneau cover on my truck which would keep everything dry and protected.
I'm not interested but I'll give you some feedback. Assembly, while fairly straight forward, is far too much for the average Joe. Once assembled and in the truck, to remove it for loads of a large size will be extensive. I don't haul much in my 5.5 Supercrew bed but sometimes like yesterday I needed to take a box, 4'x 8' and 16" deep down to the ranch. It would not have fit with this unit in the bed. Add tools I was carrying and some extra lumber and this would not work for me. It's not for everybody and I'm sure it wasn't intended for everybody. I would suggest from a marketing point that you find a way to make it more modular for easier assembly and to make it removable without having to get an arm load of tools out to do it. Another issue I see that will be a problem for most buyers, the joining of the 2 halves has you installing screws into plastic. Most guys will over tighten these, they will be stripped and useless.
I can see where this is a marketable product but I don't think it's ready for Joe Public yet. It's a mechanics breeze but a retail customer nightmare for installation. You'll find most weekend warrior mechanics can strip and destroy aluminum products, your plastic doesn't stand a chance. The fix is for it to become more assembled in the box. I'd strongly suggest working on making it more modular. The only down side for you is the container or box it comes in and a little labor costs. But YOU control the damage a retail customer can do to your product.
Here's the installation vid for those considering it.
Thanks for the feedback Labnerd,
We never would claim it's for every truck owner. But honestly with what you were doing it sounds like it might have been the ideal tool for the job! By covering the wheel wells we give the truck a flat surface that is the footprint of the bed. Tools in the drawers, lumber on top....
As for assembly. Most people find it very straightforward and takes anywhere from 1.5-2 hours depending on one's abilities. But we are also sold through over 750 brick and mortar dealers who are happy to do the install for a fee.
In the removal realm, all one needs to do is unhitch the bolts down the middle, take out the four wheel axle bolts and unhitch the four corner ammo can bolts. It comes apart in five pieces and takes about 15-20 minutes to remove or reinstall.
Here is the updated installation video for those interested:
