Ideas for slide out on top of truck cover

[CanadianCoyote]

I have been thinking of adding a slide out for extras on top of the box, issue is I already have a rack with a RTT but would like to add a slide out on top of my tonneau cover. Maybe some type of molle panel to secure boxes. Anyone built one yet ?
I have to probably raise it at least 5-6 above the cover since I have a hard metal roll up

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Current set up ^

Only thing I could find of what I’m looking for
Any ideas or input considered, not scared of doing some fab work if needed just don’t want to spend thousands on one of those already existing kits that might not even fit my truck and needs

 

[genocache]

Might help to think about what you want/need to put on such a structure and the changing of center of gravity, reduction of cargo capacity with GVR limits. Of course all related to where you want to go and how long. We know already that you take too much food ;^)
Someone who does soft offroading(fire roads) has different concerns than someone trying to cross Utah offroad. Lots of trade offs. With my Land Rover I have stuff in Rubbermaid Action Packers and Pelican cases. I have to unload most every night. I've learned not to overpack them so I can still lift them!!! I also made some legs for my larger cases the 1650's; NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE! Folding legs for Pelican 1650 case

 

[Ebbs]

@PapaDave has one just above his diamondback cover and definitely puts it through it's paces, though it's mounted to the rack and not the actual tonneau cover. It's maybe an inch or two above

 

[PapaDave]

Like @Ebbs msntioned this is how I combine a cover and rack. When I am not off roading I hoist off my rack to get my truck back

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[CanadianCoyote]

Might help to think about what you want/need to put on such a structure and the changing of center of gravity, reduction of cargo capacity with GVR limits. Of course all related to where you want to go and how long. We know already that you take too much food ;^)
Someone who does soft offroading(fire roads) has different concerns than someone trying to cross Utah offroad. Lots of trade offs. With my Land Rover I have stuff in Rubbermaid Action Packers and Pelican cases. I have to unload most every night. I've learned

Might help to think about what you want/need to put on such a structure and the changing of center of gravity, reduction of cargo capacity with GVR limits. Of course all related to where you want to go and how long. We know already that you take too much food ;^)
Someone who does soft offroading(fire roads) has different concerns than someone trying to cross Utah offroad. Lots of trade offs. With my Land Rover I have stuff in Rubbermaid Action Packers and Pelican cases. I have to unload most every night. I've learned not to overpack them so I can still lift them!!! I also made some legs for my larger cases the 1650's; NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE! Folding legs for Pelican 1650 case

Haha so true ! Maybe I won’t need the extra storage. I can definitely get smarter with packing but I am planning on longer trips. This being our first trip out gave us a good sense of what we will need for our next trip.

I think at some point I will bite the bullet and get some Pelican cases, I would like to set them up with a slide out sitting on the bottom of the rack and still letting me open the tonneau cover. Nice to have access to some tools rather quickly, on the trails I had to use the chainsaw to clear trees that had fallen on the road some that’s something I would like to have quick access to. Plus this time I didn’t even carry a kayak or any fishing gear and I feel the extra storage can definitely be used. Plus yeah I packed too much of everything

 

[CanadianCoyote]

@PapaDave has one just above his diamondback cover and definitely puts it through it's paces, though it's mounted to the rack and not the actual tonneau cover. It's maybe an inch or two above

Yeah that is absolutely what I was looking for ! I will have a look at his build and see what I can come up with for mine, I know my rack is rated for good weight and I was surprised how well it held up off road with a giant tent on top and other gear

 

[PapaDave]

Here is a link to how my slide outs work

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