How much weight do you think the bed box can carry?

Like with a carpet rack or atv rack that sits on the top of bed? And would using the stake holes help distribute any weight?

 

I dont think they can handle that much weight, I remember seeing a 95 f250 around here and its toolbox was so heavy the sides of the bed were bowing out and folding in on them selves.

 

Wow, I have an atv rack that sits on the bed. Doesn't put much on tailgate, but other 3 sides take it all. With the rack and 2 atvs its about a thousand pounds.

Been doing it for a few years and have no probs. I see carpet or pipe racks that don't look like they ever come off holding more weight.

Gonna be getting a new truck in a year, and trying to see if its ok, or if I should be looking into another option for the new truck.

 

Does anyone know if there is an actual weight max?

 

The rack itself has a weight limit, which I'm sure is far less than the bed sides or stake holes can handle.

 

That's kinda what I figured. These things are built to carry 2 fullsize 4x4 atvs...pushing 800 lbs each. My bikes only weigh in at just under 400 each.

Thanks man.

 

I wouldn't go over about 300 lbs.

 

300 per side * (4 sides)?

 

My buddy runs somethin like this for years (think its called a sleddeck) with no ill effects so far, so i would think youd be ok. Ive seen allot of these runnin around and havent heard of any problems. Not sure how much 2 mountian sleds plus rack wiegh though

 

Per side. Think about it, millions of 200-250lb guys sit on the sides of their beds every day and never dent it or hurt it a bit. Plus if the weight is evenly distributed (contacting the bed rails all the way around) then I'm sure you could go a good bit higher without an issue (like maybe up to about 1000 pounds).
If you get something like that then don't forget some padding under it (thick rubber) to save the paint. It wouldn't hurt to throw a few straps under it to tie it down to the tie down points in the bed just for a little added security as well.