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We're excited to announce that we are now accepting orders for our new Bed Glider. This product was developed to fulfill a need that we had in our own R1T. As with all of our products, it went through many iterations and prototypes. The production version now available on our site is made from powder-coated aluminum and rolls smoothly on weight rated wheels. Check it out and let me know if you have any questions. There are videos available to view on the product listing linked here:

https://www.thunderboltadventuresupply.com/collections/r1t-gear/products/r1t-bed-glider

The Thunderbolt Adventure Supply Bed Glider for the R1T lets you easily access the depths of your truck bed, even if you’re running a rooftop tent or tonneau cover. Made of durable powder-coated aluminum, its low-profile design accommodates popular camping accessories, including the Dometic CFX3 35 or Yeti Tundra 65 cooler under the powered tonneau. The Bed Glider is split and hinged to allow easy access to the spare tire well. We found the OEM gas shocks for the spare tire well a bit anemic, so our kit includes upgraded shocks to enable your cover to lift more efficiently, even with the Bed Glider in place. (Of course, you’ll have to remove your cooler first).

The Bed Glider installs without tools, and the 60/40 split can be self configured to either side of the bed. The integrated mounting pattern will accommodate e-track tie down fittings to secure small items in the bed (NOTE: for loads over 200LBS it is recommended that you use the Rivian truck bed tie downs and not rely solely on the Bed Glider e-track system).

The R1T Bed Glider offers a fully distributed live load capacity of 500LBS and a distributed static load capacity of 1500LBS, making it a sturdy option for accessing your truck bed. Safety first, never stand on the glide, as the actively moving surface can cause you to fall.

50"W x 52.75"D x 1.2"H (provides 16.25" of clearance under the power tonneau cover)

Weight: 40LBS
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How do these do with no weight and no tonneau? I think I’d be a little worried about them flying out at high speed since they’re not attached
 

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How do these do with no weight and no tonneau? I think I’d be a little worried about them flying out at high speed since they’re not attached
They have been tested at the truck's maximum speed of 116mph and do not even vibrate. They are not going anywhere.
 

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We're excited to announce that we are now accepting orders for our new Bed Glider. This product was developed to fulfill a need that we had in our own R1T. As with all of our products, it went through many iterations and prototypes. The production version now available on our site is made from powder-coated aluminum and rolls smoothly on weight rated wheels. Check it out and let me know if you have any questions. There are videos available to view on the product listing linked here:

https://www.thunderboltadventuresupply.com/collections/r1t-gear/products/r1t-bed-glider

The Thunderbolt Adventure Supply Bed Glider for the R1T lets you easily access the depths of your truck bed, even if you’re running a rooftop tent or tonneau cover. Made of durable powder-coated aluminum, its low-profile design accommodates popular camping accessories, including the Dometic CFX3 35 or Yeti Tundra 65 cooler under the powered tonneau. The Bed Glider is split and hinged to allow easy access to the spare tire well. We found the OEM gas shocks for the spare tire well a bit anemic, so our kit includes upgraded shocks to enable your cover to lift more efficiently, even with the Bed Glider in place. (Of course, you’ll have to remove your cooler first).

The Bed Glider installs without tools, and the 60/40 split can be self configured to either side of the bed. The integrated mounting pattern will accommodate e-track tie down fittings to secure small items in the bed (NOTE: for loads over 200LBS it is recommended that you use the Rivian truck bed tie downs and not rely solely on the Bed Glider e-track system).

The R1T Bed Glider offers a fully distributed live load capacity of 500LBS and a distributed static load capacity of 1500LBS, making it a sturdy option for accessing your truck bed. Safety first, never stand on the glide, as the actively moving surface can cause you to fall.

50"W x 52.75"D x 1.2"H (provides 16.25" of clearance under the power tonneau cover)

Weight: 40LBS
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Looks great!

Are you guys considering selling one side or the other standalone? I could easily see myself using the narrow one for the cooler.
 

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Looks great!

Are you guys considering selling one side or the other standalone? I could easily see myself using the narrow one for the cooler.
I too, think a one-sided option would be great. I wouldn't *mind* the 2-sides, but that price is STEEP. That said, I can see the engineering thought and creativity that went into it and it's definitely worthwhile. I just can't justify it over just...climbing into and out of the bed when I need to. The money I spent on my home gym outfitting needs to continue justifying itself :D


That said, maybe as a stop-gap, find someone who wants the wider half near you and go splitsies with him or her?
 

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Would you elaborate a bit on the live vs static load please?

Since you say not to walk on it is the live load considered when driving or when operating/ sliding out the rollers?

500lb distributed Live load = 18.3lb/SF
1500lb Static is 3 times that, so if locked in place you can put a 730lb 40*48" pallet on it?

I get since it is only 40lbs and toolless install I'd remove it if doing really heavy things just trying to understand the capacity.

Thanks! Great build!

Also +1 for just the half side, would be awesome with a crate mounted and still be able to walk on the other side of the bed to load things
 

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Looks useful, but I'm waiting for the frunk glider and a full set of seat gliders for my obese sedentary family.
 
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Would you elaborate a bit on the live vs static load please?

Since you say not to walk on it is the live load considered when driving or when operating/ sliding out the rollers?

500lb distributed Live load = 18.3lb/SF
1500lb Static is 3 times that, so if locked in place you can put a 730lb 40*48" pallet on it?

I get since it is only 40lbs and toolless install I'd remove it if doing really heavy things just trying to understand the capacity.

Thanks! Great build!

Also +1 for just the half side, would be awesome with a crate mounted and still be able to walk on the other side of the bed to load things
Yeah, you get it. We use our truck to run the Thunderbolt Business so we have loaded it with parts from the CNC and laser cutting shops. We don't remove the glide unless it's a particularly heavy load or we have to drive with the tailgate down.
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