Styleside or flat tray?

Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 at 10:46
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Hi all

Just weighing up the pros & cons of the topic. I have an MK Triton with the usual styleside body, but I'm wanting a change (without wasting money on a new car!). Is a flat tray the way to go? I can't really find any negatives to put me off getting one. Any ideas?

Stef
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Reply By: racinrob - Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 at 13:37

Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 at 13:37
I have a drop side Toyota LC and think it is much more versatile than the tub, plus the fact that I carry a full size slide-on camper, no contest.

Rob.
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Reply By: Isuzumu - Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 at 16:11

Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 at 16:11
Pros:- mount two spare wheels on the back, mount your HF antenna and axle/shovel carrier plus a high lift jack there as well. Bigger opening side doors, and more space under the tray now for extra water/fuel tanks. And if set up properly a better and stronger roof rack.
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Reply By: greybeard - Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 at 16:52

Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 at 16:52
I've had a couple of utes with tubs ( latest is an MK triton :) ).
Everytime I get one I swear that I'll never get another and that i want a flat tray.
I can either have half a tub full of stuff that's a pain in the kneecaps to get to or everything has to be packed toward the tailgate and i waste a lot of space.
I reckon that a side opening canopy would help use more of the tub but i still like the idea of a flat tray with side opening canopy to utilise the most out of the storage space.
Maybe next time :)
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Reply By: The other Norm C (WA) - Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 at 23:12

Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 at 23:12
Hi Stef
No contest a flat tray will always be the winner
Norm
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Reply By: ross - Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 19:29

Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 19:29
Tray wins hands down and especially an alloy tray,unless you really need the steel tray for hard usage.
Easier and cheaper to repair.
Dont rust generally.
No extra weight,but much larger carry area.
Loads can be tied down more efficently

I think the trays are also back savers.You can undo a side and slide things off at waste height,no bending awkwardly down into a tub.
Get a tray that can fit at least one spare underneath,2 would be better
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Reply By: ross - Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 19:30

Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 19:30
Tray wins hands down and especially an alloy tray,unless you really need the steel tray for hard usage.
Easier and cheaper to repair.
Dont rust generally.
No extra weight,but much larger carry area.
Loads can be tied down more efficently

I think the trays are also back savers.You can undo a side and slide things off at waste height,no bending awkwardly down into a tub.
Get a tray that can fit at least one spare underneath,2 would be better
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