Aluminum Flatbed - New Oztray Truck Tray

[OZTRAY-JOHN]

Hi Everyone,

I've been lurking in the background following this excellent and distracting forum for some time now. I don't mean to advertise on here but I'd like to get some feedback on a new design of Truck Tray we're working on.

I've attached some images of what the new tray will look like. I can supply many more detailed images if people are interested.

Essentially it will be an aluminum flatbed with drop sides made from all custom extrusions. This is designed to be a far more functional and longer lasting replacment for the pick up box. Its not designed as an all out work horse flat deck that you can hit with an excavator without fear of damage.

Some of the stand out features of the new model are:

Pockets extruded into the corners. These allows the corner posts and headboard to be extremely rigid yet removable. They will also provide an excellent locating point for aftermarket bodies and campers.

A completely flat floor. All rivets are counter sunk and the eight in-deck tie downs are set under the floor making up fitting tool boxes or other bodies easy.

A complete range of accessories including:

In front of axle under floor tool boxes (these will fit 5 x 5 gallon fuel cans each)
Behind axle under floor tool boxes
Removable rear rack
7.5 cu ft Underfloor roll out tool drawer rated to carry 450lbs
3 door canopy

Dimensions for the tray will be 81" x 110". The sides will be 16" high but can be custom ordered higher or lower in 4" increments.

Please, if any one has any input it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

John

[slooowr6]

How much is the weight of the tray? Will there be a smaller version to fit the mini trucks, like Tacoma with 6' bed?

[detailbarn]

How much is the weight of the tray? Will there be a smaller version to fit the mini trucks, like Tacoma with 6' bed?

I'd be interested in one for the 2008 6' Tacoma bed any plans on a smaller unit. what is your target cost?

[OZTRAY-JOHN]

Yes we hope to have them for "mini" trucks like the Tacoma. It all depends on the feedback.
Target weight for a Tacoma size Truck Tray is 150kg (330lbs). This includes headboard, sides, lights and all the stuff nescessary for mounting it to the truck. I would estimate that the bare floor installed will be around 100kg.

Would you guys want to have it the same width as the cab or wider? Longer than the regular box or shorter?

Cheers,

[detailbarn]

For me I would want same width as cab and stock length - maybe 6.5' long.

Yes we hope to have them for "mini" trucks like the Tacoma. It all depends on the feedback.
Target weight for a Tacoma size Truck Tray is 150kg (330lbs). This includes headboard, sides, lights and all the stuff nescessary for mounting it to the truck. I would estimate that the bare floor installed will be around 100kg.

Would you guys want to have it the same width as the cab or wider? Longer than the regular box or shorter?

Cheers,

[slooowr6]

I would prefer same as cab width as well. Stock length is good. What's your target price?

[OZTRAY-JOHN]

Thanks for the input guys.
Ideally the tray would be 6'6" or so. This will make it just long enough to overhang the rear bumper for those that want to leave it on.
Price target is $3200. How does that sound? I know its more than other makers but they will be quite different.
Would you want anodizing? or prefer power coating? or both?

[slooowr6]

Would you let us know what the difference between Ute and Oztray? What is included for $3200? Is it just the flat bed or with the pick up box?

[boblynch]

I'm very interested in the product.

Just to clarify, are the 81" and 110" dimensions the width and length? Also, what is the height of the overhead rack shown? What is the target weight of this full size tray (with and without the options listed)?

Are the overhead rack, mesh headboard, and corner pockets removable to allow for a slide-on campers (that may be wider than the tray)?

Is the 7.5 cu ft underfloor roll out drawer located between the frame rails? What are the dimensions of the drawer? Do the dimensions assume a style-side bed replacement or a standard chassis cab?

Would the proposed 3 door canopy use the corner pockets? Do you have any pics or additional details on the canopy?

Bob

[Kilroy]

I agree width of flat bed should be same as truck. Length should be the same as the regular box.

How much higher floor height is the bed compared to standard.