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We’ve been working on a new overhead MOLLE panel for the 2023 Tacoma, and the part I think is actually worth talking about is the flip-down design.

Overhead storage is great for getting gear off the seats and floor — until you need something and have to reach around above your head to get it.

This one is designed to flip down when you need access, then fold back up against the roof when you’re done.

A few details we built around that idea:

  • Flip-down MOLLE panel for easier access to mounted gear
  • Dedicated pull strap, so you’re not grabbing the panel itself every time
  • Protective side housings around the mounting/hinge areas for a cleaner finish and fewer exposed edges
  • Designed to install without taking apart the factory interior components
  • Plenty of mounting space for first-aid kits, pouches, small tools, recovery gear, and other stuff you’d rather keep off the floor

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The video also shows the panel loaded with gear in both the stowed overhead position and flipped-down position, which is really the whole point of the design.

I’m curious about the real-world side of this:

What would you actually keep overhead in your Tacoma — first aid, recovery gear, tools, radios, or something else? And would the flip-down feature matter to you, or would you mostly leave it up?
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I’d consider mounting a GMRS or Ham radio receiver up there. I can put a couple of Element fire extinguishers up there. It would also be a good area to put a Stop the Bleed kit, emergency blanket, puffy jackets, wool beanies, and rain gear. On each side I’d put a hunting or Bowie knife and a flashlight. Depends on the weight that the panel can support.
 
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I’d consider mounting a GMRS or Ham radio receiver up there. I can put a couple of Element fire extinguishers up there. It would also be a good area to put a Stop the Bleed kit, emergency blanket, puffy jackets, wool beanies, and rain gear. On each side I’d put a hunting or Bowie knife and a flashlight. Depends on the weight that the panel can support.
That’s actually a really solid use case — especially the GMRS/Ham radio, Stop the Bleed kit, flashlight, and emergency gear. That’s pretty much the kind of stuff we pictured living up there.

And you’re right about the weight limit — that’s the number that really matters before hanging radios, extinguishers, and heavier gear overhead. We’re confirming the final rated load now and I’d rather post the exact number than guess.

Out of curiosity, about how much total weight do you think you’d realistically load on it?
 

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That’s actually a really solid use case — especially the GMRS/Ham radio, Stop the Bleed kit, flashlight, and emergency gear. That’s pretty much the kind of stuff we pictured living up there.

And you’re right about the weight limit — that’s the number that really matters before hanging radios, extinguishers, and heavier gear overhead. We’re confirming the final rated load now and I’d rather post the exact number than guess.

Out of curiosity, about how much total weight do you think you’d realistically load on it?
25 to 30 pounds or 13 kilos. Note: Element fire extinguishers weigh very little. They look like road flares.
 
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25 to 30 pounds or 13 kilos. Note: Element fire extinguishers weigh very little. They look like road flares.
That’s really helpful — 25–30 lbs gives us a much clearer real-world target to work with. And good note on the Element extinguishers; that makes the overall setup lighter than I initially pictured.

I’ll pass that load range along to our design team while we confirm the final rated capacity. Appreciate you breaking down what you’d actually carry up there — this is exactly the kind of feedback we need.
 

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25 to 30 pounds or 13 kilos. Note: Element fire extinguishers weigh very little. They look like road flares.
Once this product is officially available, if you’re interested in picking one up, feel free to send me a private message with your email address.

I’d be happy to send you a Trumgeta gift card as a thank-you for the detailed feedback and support you’ve shared with us here.
 

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Are they for sale yet? I’m going to pick this up to compare it with RCI. The fact that it folds down is awesome. As long as the latch mechanism is secure, people wont have to worry about back seaters getting smacked in the face.
 
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Are they for sale yet? I’m going to pick this up to compare it with RCI. The fact that it folds down is awesome. As long as the latch mechanism is secure, people wont have to worry about back seaters getting smacked in the face.
It’s not available for purchase just yet — we’re expecting it to go live around the end of this month.
Once it’s officially listed, I’ll make sure to share the update here.
 

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I like the grab handle idea, as long as it can support the weight of getting in the back seat. Really like how it nests up against the headliner. Definitely keeping an eye on this one.
 

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Once this product is officially available, if you’re interested in picking one up, feel free to send me a private message with your email address.

I’d be happy to send you a Trumgeta gift card as a thank-you for the detailed feedback and support you’ve shared with us here.
Yes thank you!
 

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Did I mis-read or are you going to build this for the 2024 and 4th gen Tacoma's as well?
 

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Yeah that looks like a 3rd gen. I dig how its way back in the back seat area unlike the RCI one that is basically right above my head.
 

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Yeah that looks like a 3rd gen. I dig how its way back in the back seat area unlike the RCI one that is basically right above my head.
That makes me potentially interested. I had an overhead one in a different vehicle I had to remove because it kept me from drinking from a thermos. That, and I felt like it’d smash my head if I had a big enough jolt.
 

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I want something like this for the 2024+. unfortunately the lack of factory overhead grab handles has left designers with very few options for attaching one on the 4th gen. The only one anyone has made so far isnt compatible with the moonroof :/
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