The P.L.A.T. System: Portable Lifted Adaptable Truckbed Platform
If you have ever tried to build out a truck bed, you know the struggle: the wheel wells take up all your flat space, and most platform systems are a permanent, bulky headache to install or remove. Meet The PLAT Truckbed System. Designed and built right here at Mountain Time Campers in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado, this Portable Lifted Adaptable Truckbed system is the "missing link" for anyone who needs their truck to be a camper on the weekend and back to a workhorse on Monday.
Stop Fighting Your Wheel Wells
"The PLAT" is a versatile truck bed platform lifts your sleeping setup or gear tray above the wheel wells, giving you a massive, flat surface of extra flat bed real estate to work with! But the real magic is what happens underneath. Instead of creating "dead space" that is hard to reach, we engineered a lightweight, efficient frame system that actually makes your storage more organized and easily accessible, even when you just need a roadside "grab and go".
- Universal Bin Slide Rails: We built integrated guide rails into the frame. This allows you to slide common, universal-sized storage bins in and out with zero effort.
- Secure Locking Plate: Nobody wants their gear sliding or nabbed when you're loading up at the hardware store. The PLAT includes a built-in locking plate to keep your bins tucked away and secure beneath the platform.
- Lightweight 8020 Aluminum: Built using high-grade 8020 aluminum extrusion, this system is incredibly strong but light enough that you won't need a whole crew to help you move it. Designed with handles, the portable PLAT can be loaded by 1-2 people – just bribe a buddy with a few brews!
A Better Design for the Real World
We listened to the community about the pain points of existing bed platforms. Most are too permanent, too heavy, or leave frustrating gaps where tools and gear get dropped and lost. At Mountain Time Campers our R&D team wanted something better.
- Truly Portable: Unlike competitor designs that require a permanent commitment to your truck bed, The PLAT is easy to install and even easier to remove when you need your full truckbed back.
- No More Dead Space: By lifting the platform, you gain back the full width of your truck bed floor. It is perfect for stashing recovery gear, camping supplies, or tools in an organized, reachable way.
- Built for Flexibility: The 8020 frame means you can easily bolt on accessories, tie-down points, or custom mounts as your overlanding kit grows.
Technical Specifications
| Frame Material | Heavy-duty 8020 Aluminum Extrusion |
| Support | Sturdy, high-load capacity leg system |
| Compatibility | Fits most standard truck beds (Midsize and Full-size options) |
| Storage Feature | Integrated guide rails for universal bins |
| Security | Built-in bin locking plate system |
See The PLAT Truckbed Platform in Person at our Fort Collins Showroom
The PLAT is a proprietary design that we are pretty proud of, and we would love to show you how it works. Stop by our shop at 1230 Blue Spruce Dr, Fort Collins, Colorado. You can see how the bins slide, feel the weight of the aluminum, and talk to our team about how to fit this into your specific truck camper build. We are all about finding that remote, quiet place - and The PLAT is the best way to get your gear there in one piece.
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