Stowage Extension

[Third From Texas]

So I saved this pic for a rainy day (not my truck in top image) because I liked the concept's potential for stowage, luggage, motorcycle, etc.

I want to fab a few various decks for it depending on what I'm hauling. And I want it to "go away" so I can still pull my M1082 , car hauler, etc.

I've looked and it's a simple install really. Most everything that makes it work is visible in the pic. I may pursue a bit different roller hardware, but you get the idea.

I forget who did this (think it was an owner from HOU).





On the M1079 I will have to remove the steel plug that seals off the ladder channel from the rear (it's welded shut on the van's chassis). I'll determine if I want to retain that crossmember bolted up from below of something if needed.

 

[Third From Texas]

Picked up a couple of these for $150.

One will be for the rear deck as needed for roadtrips.

Intentions are this can be swapped to the front as well (using a dual receiver-type mount).

I love re-tasking stuff and not a civilian in the world will likely ever know that it didn't come with the truck).

LOL

 

[Jbulach]

So I saved this pic for a rainy day (not my truck in top image) because I liked the concept's potential for stowage, luggage, motorcycle, etc.

I want to fab a few various decks for it depending on what I'm hauling. And I want it to "go away" so I can still pull my M1082 , car hauler, etc.

I've looked and it's a simple install really. Most everything that makes it work is visible in the pic. I may pursue a bit different roller hardware, but you get the idea.

I forget who did this (think it was an owner from HOU).



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On the M1079 I will have to remove the steel plug that seals off the ladder channel from the rear (it's welded shut on the van's chassis). I'll determine if I want to retain that crossmember bolted up from below of something if needed.


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If you build the inside extendable frame with the channels flipped so the flanges face out, you will only need four rollers, but may be better off going with some wide flanged I-beams.

 

[TJ4man]

So I saved this pic for a rainy day (not my truck in top image) because I liked the concept's potential for stowage, luggage, motorcycle, etc.

I want to fab a few various decks for it depending on what I'm hauling. And I want it to "go away" so I can still pull my M1082 , car hauler, etc.

I've looked and it's a simple install really. Most everything that makes it work is visible in the pic. I may pursue a bit different roller hardware, but you get the idea.

I forget who did this (think it was an owner from HOU).



View attachment 833985

On the M1079 I will have to remove the steel plug that seals off the ladder channel from the rear (it's welded shut on the van's chassis). I'll determine if I want to retain that crossmember bolted up from below of something if needed.


View attachment 833991

My M934A1 has a back articulated 'porch'. Similar concept, but different design completely... a hinged, winched, platform that folds up against the back. I am not sure if these porches were an option, as I have only seen other custom solutions, or a 'lift gate' through the Plan B guys. It would be interesting to see how you pull this together.