Planning and Prep questions for Trailhunter bed build...

[BTAO]

Hey folks,

Could use some help verifying compatibility and looking for user feedback on selections I'm weighing.

Here's my plan. I fly fish. So, I'm looking for a versatile setup that I can organize, secure and access my daily gear. But, also quickly and easily remove it all so I can throw firewood or whatever else in the back. I picked up some Rigid cases because they were on sale, and they come with heavy duty wall hangers. They will hold my recovery kit as well. I was trying to DIY some aluminum extrusion 40x40 as a rack to hold it, but it's just getting bulky and taking up precious space. So, am now leaning towards the MOLLE panels. Plus they'll protect all the covers and lights in the bed.

• Bak Revolver X4ts
• Mod ARB Sport Bar to work with it
• Victory MOLLE panels
• Lastly, I still have my fly gear and cases that I'd like to have easy slide in and out access to, and was thinking of making a divider that attaches across the MOLLE, or going for a Tmat. I could probably skip the MOLLE with the Tmat for organizing, but I like the other traits.

I like the Victory panels because they have slots as well as the MOLLE grid so I can mount the case hangers, plus it goes all the way to the tailgate, so I can mount the cases close to the gate if I want, and keep the recovery stuff up by the cab.

If you have any feedback on these, for use, selection, buyers remorse or compatibility, I'd really appreicate it before I pull the trigger!

Cheers
-btao

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[tnjwinters]

I have the the X4ts and have modified my sport bar to fit. Love this setup. I just installed the Trumgeta bed side molle panels. Great panels, great price and aluminum so nice light weight. Zero regrets on any of the items or the modification to the sports bar. Very happy with the setup and functionality.

 

[BTAO]

I have the the X4ts and have modified my sport bar to fit. Love this setup. I just installed the Trumgeta bed side molle panels. Great panels, great price and aluminum so nice light weight. Zero regrets on any of the items or the modification to the sports bar. Very happy with the setup and functionality.

Great to hear! what did you use for paint to match after you cut the tabs off? I was going to go with the rattlecan bedliner. I used it on my DIY rock rail steps I posted, and has a pretty good match to color and texture.

 

[tnjwinters]

I used some touch up that was sent to me for the X4ts rails. Was going to look for something more permanent this spring. Would definitely be interested in the product your using.

 

[nurp42]

Hey folks,

Could use some help verifying compatibility and looking for user feedback on selections I'm weighing.

Here's my plan. I fly fish. So, I'm looking for a versatile setup that I can organize, secure and access my daily gear. But, also quickly and easily remove it all so I can throw firewood or whatever else in the back. I picked up some Rigid cases because they were on sale, and they come with heavy duty wall hangers. They will hold my recovery kit as well. I was trying to DIY some aluminum extrusion 40x40 as a rack to hold it, but it's just getting bulky and taking up precious space. So, am now leaning towards the MOLLE panels. Plus they'll protect all the covers and lights in the bed.

• Bak Revolver X4ts
• Mod ARB Sport Bar to work with it
• Victory MOLLE panels
• Lastly, I still have my fly gear and cases that I'd like to have easy slide in and out access to, and was thinking of making a divider that attaches across the MOLLE, or going for a Tmat. I could probably skip the MOLLE with the Tmat for organizing, but I like the other traits.

I like the Victory panels because they have slots as well as the MOLLE grid so I can mount the case hangers, plus it goes all the way to the tailgate, so I can mount the cases close to the gate if I want, and keep the recovery stuff up by the cab.

If you have any feedback on these, for use, selection, buyers remorse or compatibility, I'd really appreicate it before I pull the trigger!

Cheers
-btao

While not a TH owner, my set-up is similar to what you’re asking about so hopefully this will be helpful info/feedback anyway . . . .

I’ve also got the x4ts and one of the factors in my getting it was that I wouldn’t need to remove the molle panels that were already installed. My panels are the OEM ones and do not go all the way back, but the cover and panels have been great for me——would buy same products again. Another x4ts benefit is the ability to add a bed rack (this was a “must” for me) if needed.

Like @tnjwinters, I am also very happy w/ the functionality of my set up/zero regrets——love it

 

[BTAO]

While not a TH owner, my set-up is similar to what you’re asking about so hopefully this will be helpful info/feedback anyway . . . .

I’ve also got the x4ts and one of the factors in my getting it was that I wouldn’t need to remove the molle panels that were already installed. My panels are the OEM ones and do not go all the way back, but the cover and panels have been great for me——would buy same products again. Another x4ts benefit is the ability to add a bed rack (this was a “must” for me) if needed.

Like @tnjwinters, I am also very happy w/ the functionality of my set up/zero regrets——love it

Awesome, thanks for the feedback. Did you ever get a chance to try the OEM divider? Anyone else? Any good? Can you move it around? Work with the BAK? I'm sure if I do go with the Tmat it won't work because of the thickness. But, maybe just the rear half so I can slide things in and out?

 

[nurp42]

Awesome, thanks for the feedback. Did you ever get a chance to try the OEM divider? Anyone else? Any good? Can you move it around? Work with the BAK? I'm sure if I do go with the Tmat it won't work because of the thickness. But, maybe just the rear half so I can slide things in and out?

You’re welcome——glad you found it helpful.

Regarding your follow-up questions, no experience w/ the divider. The bed mat (OEM) and cargo bar (one of the many available on Amazon), both of which can be seen in my pic above have made the divider an unnecessary item for me. I do have a cargo net as well as Versa-trax and both have been very useful when needed (cargo net, like the bar, one of many on Amazon and I’ll add a pic of the Versa-trax below, in case you’re unfamiliar).

In terms of what will work w/ the BAK cover, the bed rails are still useable, but w/ limited “travel”—— all of my rail accessories still work fine, but can only move between the hardware used to attach the cover. If you plan ahead and slide whatever you want between the BAK hardware prior to installing the cover, they’ll pretty much be located where you’ll need them and will be able to slide along the rail between the bolts, just not free travel along the full length of the rail. Anyway, hope that helps and good luck getting everything how you want it.

Versa-trax:

 

[BTAO]

You’re welcome——glad you found it helpful.

Regarding your follow-up questions, no experience w/ the divider. The bed mat (OEM) and cargo bar (one of the many available on Amazon), both of which can be seen in my pic above have made the divider an unnecessary item for me. I do have a cargo net as well as Versa-trax and both have been very useful when needed (cargo net, like the bar, one of many on Amazon and I’ll add a pic of the Versa-trax below, in case you’re unfamiliar).

In terms of what will work w/ the BAK cover, the bed rails are still useable, but w/ limited “travel”—— all of my rail accessories still work fine, but can only move between the hardware used to attach the cover. If you plan ahead and slide whatever you want between the BAK hardware prior to installing the cover, they’ll pretty much be located where you’ll need them and will be able to slide along the rail between the bolts, just not free travel along the full length of the rail. Anyway, hope that helps and good luck getting everything how you want it.

Versa-trax:

Those are pretty slick, hadn't considered them yet. They say they are compatible with the oem spray in bedliner too, so that could work well. Bed anchor points are never where you need them, so those may be good no matter what.

Just ordered up the X4ts. Once that's in it'll probably just be iterative steps to add things in to make sure they work how I want. Clearances are tight all around. Hopefully it'll be just right...

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