Full size truck ski deck build.

[bach6177]

Figured I would start a thread so I wouldn't jack someone else's post. Started on my ski deck to fit one blaster and 2 stand ups or two blasters, it will also seal the bed like a tonneau cover. Bunks are composite 2x4.

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[Sanoman]

Great project

 

[OCD Solutions]

Looks great.

Somebody asked about the weight in the other thread and I bet it's well under 100 lbs for the frame itself. Most of the weight comes from the deck material.

We built a few like that for hauling our sleds and they are way lighter than they look. I had mine built out of Aluminum and it was only 20lbs lighter than my buddies steel one but 4 times the cost. We all had 3/4 and 1 ton trucks so it's not like the weight was a real concern.

 

[bach6177]

I'm not currently sure on the weight. Two guys can still lift it. I'm doing sheet metal decking so it will add some more weight. This one is going in a dually 1 ton so weight really is not a problem. I also designed a loading system where one person is able to lead and unload the deck by himself.


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[OCD Solutions]

That was why I went with aluminum for mine. It was more for loading it in and out by myself than anything else. I just slid it out the back and stood it up on end when it was not in use. The bed rails tool a lot of abuse doing it that way though.

Once you start using a deck, it's hard to go back to a trailer.

 

[bach6177]

If the Daytona test run goes good and there is interest I will start making them smaller and or aluminum.


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[Vumad]

I discussed a similar project with a buddy of mine. Neither one of us have the engineering background to know the answers to some questions. Primarily one of which was about the bars resting on the top of the bed vs requiring a frame. Our thought was to make mounted rails on the top of the bed with removable cross beams to support 2 stand ups. We were not sure if the bed could support 1000 lbs or more on the top or it a frame that distributed the weight to the bottom of the bed was mandatory.

I also designed a loading system where one person is able to lead and unload the deck by himself.

This I am very interested in.

The method I had considered for loading was this. Harbor freight used to sell these for $250 but now they are only available elsewhere for over $500. I thought I could have a mount welded to the lift deck so the beach stand could be secured on the deck, then the ski on the stand is slid onto the rack. The stand then removed for traveling.

 

[bach6177]

I discussed a similar project with a buddy of mine. Neither one of us have the engineering background to know the answers to some questions. Primarily one of which was about the bars resting on the top of the bed vs requiring a frame. Our thought was to make mounted rails on the top of the bed with removable cross beams to support 2 stand ups. We were not sure if the bed could support 1000 lbs or more on the top or it a frame that distributed the weight to the bottom of the bed was mandatory.



This I am very interested in.

The method I had considered for loading was this. Harbor freight used to sell these for $250 but now they are only available elsewhere for over $500. I thought I could have a mount welded to the lift deck so the beach stand could be secured on the deck, then the ski on the stand is slid onto the rack. The stand then removed for traveling.

I have seen people using the bed sides support all the weight but I'm not sure if any long term damage resulted. I live up north where we use a lot of sled decks so I based my design off what I know works with about 1000 lb payload.


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[Tyler Zane]

very cool! Im browsing welders now... day dreaming about building something similar for my Colorado to hold 2 skis.

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

I built mine out of wood with the bed sides as support, but 8' bed and only two skis.

 

[bach6177]

I built mine out of wood with the bed sides as support, but 8' bed and only two skis.
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That looks great, I had to go heavy duty due to the heavy blasters


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[bach6177]

Here it is, ready for the Trip to Daytona.

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[FlyinRyan324]

Love it! Nice job!


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[High Speed Industries]

The fuel can holder is a good idea to build into it. I'm looking to build something similar for my tundra, but I only have a 6.5' bed. I'm worried about too much overhang.

 

[OCD Solutions]

How long are your skis?

Here is a -2" Matrix and a Stock SJ on a 6'4" bed.

 

[High Speed Industries]

How long are your skis?

Here is a -2" Matrix and a Stock SJ on a 6'4" bed.

It's just a super jet.

I know the skis themselves will fit with no issues. If I add a fuel can holder to the front it might not work how I want it to.

 

[OCD Solutions]

If you build above the bed, the jugs fit under the deck. That was my plan anyways.

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

If you build above the bed, the jugs fit under the deck. That was my plan anyways.

but then you gotta take off the fill tube.

 

[iangdesign]

It's just a super jet.

I know the skis themselves will fit with no issues. If I add a fuel can holder to the front it might not work how I want it to.

Can you move the bunks a little further to the outside of the bed and stick a fuel jug rack in the middle between the skis?

 

[High Speed Industries]

Can you move the bunks a little further to the outside of the bed and stick a fuel jug rack in the middle between the skis?

I'm sure it's possible. I'll have to play with the design a bit when it becomes time to build it.