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Originally Posted by kaitlyn2004
Some random initial questions:
- Are the legs wood or extruded aluminium? I guess - is it all wood or is there metal in the platform?
- How is it attached to factory cargo? It LOOKS like it's just resting on legs on the product page
- Does the "sleeper extension" just sit on top of the platform or does it go somewhere when not in use?
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legs: these are extruded aluminum. Weight was a key consideration for us, we really wanted to minimize weight, so the light weight aluminum legs save considerably over wooden 'uprights'
attached: secured to the vehicle d-ring via turnbuckles. these are deliberately set at angles where they all 'oppose' each other, so when tightening them, everything locks into place. You can shake the vehicle by shaking the platform
sleeper: this is a pretty slick application for the 4runner. We originated in the landcruiser (am i allowed to use that word in this forum? haha) world and the landcruiser seats fold in such a way the sleeper just rested on top. For the 4runner, we had to create a structrual mechanism that allows the sleeper to sit on top of the platform when not in use, and extend and support the sleeper when in use.
I've attached a few pictures to clarify