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What Cargo Basket/Trays are People Using Over the Bed?

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I am looking at getting a cargo basket to use for some upcoming trips that I would like to mount on the cargo bars over the bed. I have seen the Yakima MegaWarrior and an Amazon aluminum basket being used. It looks like from the window to the rearmost part of the tailgate it would be 67-68", and from the edge of one bed rail to the other is about 55". I would like to keep within that envelope.

I need a minimum of 60" usable length, and as wide as possible to maximize the space. I was leaning MegaWarrior with a cut down extension (only if I could find it used, because I'm not crazy enough to cut up a $250 extension just to get an extra 6-16 inches), but would like to know if there is anything I am overlooking.

I did also find a cheaper 64"x50" basket on Amazon. It seems that with a little extra prep (spraying it with Herculiner and replacing bolts with stainless) people are having good luck with it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B87HDF2/

Let me know what you are using and how it is holding up for you.
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I fit this up today for offroading, since I found it on CL for $20 and it works for me. It's a Thule something.

If youre really picky, consider just buying a bunch of 8020/t-track and fabricating it.

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I am looking at getting a cargo basket to use for some upcoming trips that I would like to mount on the cargo bars over the bed. I have seen the Yakima MegaWarrior and an Amazon aluminum basket being used. It looks like from the window to the rearmost part of the tailgate it would be 67-68", and from the edge of one bed rail to the other is about 55". I would like to keep within that envelope.

I need a minimum of 60" usable length, and as wide as possible to maximize the space. I was leaning MegaWarrior with a cut down extension (only if I could find it used, because I'm not crazy enough to cut up a $250 extension just to get an extra 6-16 inches), but would like to know if there is anything I am overlooking.

I did also find a cheaper 64"x50" basket on Amazon. It seems that with a little extra prep (spraying it with Herculiner and replacing bolts with stainless) people are having good luck with it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B87HDF2/

Let me know what you are using and how it is holding up for you.
Thule Sidekick Model number 682100, fits perfectly:
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Damn, that's a good looking truck...
 

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I have that Amazon rack. Holding up good. I painted the welds for extra corrosion protection.

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How did you get the wing nuts on the u bolt on the mounts?? The u bolts are too short for me to get enough clearance through the plate
 

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Harbor freight rack. Can’t remember the dimensions, but might not be big enough for you. Ill get another one when it rusts out too much for a coat of rustoleum to hide.

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Yakima skinny Warrior. I was able to find a used, like new, one on Amazon for a bit of a discount.
 

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How did you get the wing nuts on the u bolt on the mounts?? The u bolts are too short for me to get enough clearance through the plate
I didnt use plates on one side.
Wasnt an issue, except for height difference. U can install without the plates.
I put on a Xtrusion Rack now. That cheap amazon rack was getting rusty.

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I forgot I started this. I ended up skipping a basket, and got the Yakima LockNLoad Platform B instead. I found one for less than half price, brand new, so it was hard to turn down.

Worked perfectly on a couple trips, even if it was a bit reminiscent of the Beverly Hillbillies.
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This one was a little better.
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Harbor freight rack. Can’t remember the dimensions, but might not be big enough for you. Ill get another one when it rusts out too much for a coat of rustoleum to hide.

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Hey, how is it holding up? I'm looking into getting one and for $85 it's hard to justify getting something else 4x the price.
 

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Has anyone found a basket that has T-slot mounts for attaching to the Rivian crossbars? Instead of the U-bolt types?
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