Bed Cap Hoist System
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2002
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good stuff. But what did was build a rack in the yard as high as the top bed rail. I then use pvc pipe under it to roll it off and onto the rack. Then opposite to go back on. This goes fast. I have the cap that is very high in the back and it weights around 200lbs.
This is for those with out a high ceiling in there garage.
This is for those with out a high ceiling in there garage.
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2010
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I have this winch from Northern Tool.
The mount is a piece of 23" pipe welded on each end to 2" angle, about 5' long.
Lagged to 5 rafters.
I don't use it with the current truck, but used it regularly with the last.
I made up a sling for my fiberglass tonneau cover, but for past vehicles I through bolted stainless eyebolts to use as pick points.
I also made up a spreader bar to keep from pinching the top when lifting.
The motor is attached to the pipe with "U"straps. This allows me to slide it side side for alignment purposes.
The mount is a piece of 23" pipe welded on each end to 2" angle, about 5' long.
Lagged to 5 rafters.
I don't use it with the current truck, but used it regularly with the last.
I made up a sling for my fiberglass tonneau cover, but for past vehicles I through bolted stainless eyebolts to use as pick points.
I also made up a spreader bar to keep from pinching the top when lifting.
The motor is attached to the pipe with "U"straps. This allows me to slide it side side for alignment purposes.
Posting Guru
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,174
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From: Millersburg, OR
When my wife and I decided to switch from a travel trailer to a fifth wheel I has to do something with my cap too. Last thing I wanted to do is lay it in the weeds somewhere behind the house. I found a person online that did some similar to what I have done. I ordered most of it from Harbor Freight but I am sure you could find most of it at a good hardware store. I think Harbor Freight is the only place to get the winch for the wall. The 2x4's are screwed into the roof trusses. I have never let it down since I raised it up five years ago. The only advice that I could give is to cut the eye bolts off that hang down past the nut under the 2x4. I didn't and it scratched the paint on my truck box but that's what I get when I rush things. I had the lumber laying around the house already and probably spent less than $100 on the rest of the hardware. Good Luck!!
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