r/workwagons

I’d like your input on a decision I’m in the middle of. I need more space in my bed. Ive got a coupon to take down the price of the OVS pro+ to $2,800.. well actually, i already ordered the thing but since it wont get here until mid-august I figure i can potentially cancel the order if I go with the Leer. The side doors swing up which will be great for getting tools out of the back but the windows are tiny and dont have a screen (I will 100% be camping out the back- a quarter of the reason I went with a long bed was for this purpose the other 3/4 was bc im in construction and need the space for my tools). However as of right now theres no way to open the thing from the inside. I did email them to ask if they were working on different locks so that i could confidently camp inside without having to call the fire department, and OVS said the locks were in the works.

Then a guy 2 hours north of me is selling his Leer 100xr for $1,900. Different color, silver Leer and the forrest green tacoma (i will prolly get it wrapped or painted depending on local prices). While the Leer doesnt have those swinging quicklift opening sides, it does have large windows with screens and comes with a locking/unlocking key fob + a dome light inside.

So i mean for a grand less, i could grab the leer and have it installed by next week. I just dont necessarily wanna cut myself short on potential with the swinging hinged side doors cause that was a decent selling point for me.. i just wish that they had bigger opening windows with an included screen. And again, as of right now, there is no official way to escape the bed without keeping the cap unlocked (and also hoping that a passerby doesnt lock it on me).

The other thing, and moreso sorta the main point is my tools. Im in contruction; remodeling. I feel like theyre about the same as for keeping my tools secure. Are the hinging side doors worth the extra dough? Do i keep my original decision and stick with the OVS for hopes that they come out with a locking/unlocking set for truck bed camping? Or do i go with the Leer? - the other big thing here is the ability to throw a cab rack and a cap rack on my truck so that i can haul lumber over top of my rig. Any advice on that front would be great too.

Photos are just of the mockups to help me decide. FYI: The photos of the ovs mockup arent really proportionate. The cap would sit flush with my roof. Also, i blacked out the badges as well as the ‘TACOMA’ print on the tailgate.

I will say tho, i have the syneticusa tonneau cover and also live in south florida. That said, those locks are a pain in the ass every time bc they get boiling hot. I would hope that the leer is easier to handle.

Here is my rig on a normal Wednesday evening.

Packouts in the back are

1/2" 3/4" and 1" propress fittings, with extra propress fittings in the crates from 1/2" - 2".

1/4", 3/8", 1/2" and 5/8" hardware.

Solder kit.

Vacuum

3/8" socket set

Ratching end wrench set

Screws for metal

My son knows that I love my van, and I love storage. So he bought me a well needed seat cover that included handy zipped pouches on either side, and a small velcro pocket on the front.

There is also a large pouch on the back that is not very useful to me because of difficult it is to access in my cabin, but someone else may find it perfect.

I use one to hold my steering wheel cover, and the one in the front is perfect for receipts as well as any little thing that I always want at my fingertips (like bandaids).

The photo on Amazon is also hilarious in its wrinkly goodness.

Not a huge fan of the ties on the side, and I had to take a knife to it to fit my armrest, but I actually find it very durable and the pockets very useful.

Joe Bob says check it out.