Lightweight Removable Storage & Sleeping Platform for the 4th Gen Tacoma
If you have been researching bed storage options for your 4th Gen Tacoma, you have probably seen the usual names... Decked, TruckVault, Goose Gear, and a few DIY drawer builds floating around the forums.
While those systems all serve a purpose, most are either too heavy, permanently mounted, or require major installation.
BamBeds offers a different approach. It is lightweight, completely removable, and modular enough to work for camping, daily use, or full time overland setups. If you are looking for a full platform that doubles as a sleeping deck and still gives you drawer functionality without the extra weight or commitment, BamBeds deserves your consideration... but it's not for everyone.
This has been one of our favorite systems for a long time, and for good reason. Let's take a look at some of the notable features below.
Lightweight Modular Design
When it comes to removable truck bed storage systems for the 4th Gen Tacoma, BamBeds might just top them all. The keyword "removable" is what I'm talking about here.
This system checks all the boxes with modularity, lightweight construction, quick install and removal, and full bed functionality when you need it.
Unlike traditional storage drawers that are bolted down and weigh your truck down, the BamBeds system is built around a CNC cut platform that drops into place with zero drilling or permanent modifications.
It is one of the lightest full bed systems out there, weighing just around 22 pounds per board, which keeps the entire setup well under 100 pounds.
For reference, a Decked Drawer system tips the scales at over 200 pounds to over 233+ lbs. Bro, that's kind of insane if you think about it.
233 lbs of static permanent weight in your bed... always.
Not hating on Decked at all, they make killer products... we just hate the extra weight for a daily driver.
Customizable Platform and Drawer Setup
What really sets BamBeds apart is how customizable it is.
You can run a full platform or half platform depending on your needs, and underneath the platform you can add sliding drawers that pull out like a traditional drawer system without all the extra weight or hardware.
You get smart storage and organization without sacrificing usable bed space or flexibility.
Full Sleeping Platform with Camper Compatibility
The platform also doubles as a full sleeping deck that contours perfectly to the Tacoma bed and wraps around the wheel wells, maximizing every inch of space. With a camper shell, you can comfortably sleep two up top and two down below.
Check out this forum thread from our boy TRD Jon on 4GTaco.com, sleeping on his BamBeds at Expos.
Quick Removal When You Are Home
Once the trip is over, just pull the system out in minutes, and your full bed space is back with no tools required.
That's the real beauty of this system. You can pull the whole system out just as fast as you can unload your gear.
You can't do that with any other sleeping + drawer system on the market.
If retaining your bed space during the week, but maximizing storage on the weekend is important... BamBeds is a killer option.
Why We Think BamBeds Is a Top Pick for Tacoma Builds
- Lightweight and removable
- Zero drilling or permanent install
- Full or half platform options
- Add on sliding drawers for extra storage
- Doubles as a flat sleeping surface
- Fast removal when you are back home
If you are building your 4th Gen Tacoma into a dual-purpose rig for daily driving and weekend wheeling trips, the BamBeds platform is an awesome upgrade that provides storage, sleeping, and flexibility without locking you into a permanent heavy system.
Again, it's not for everyone because it doesn't offer fixed solutions for storage or lockable drawers, but for the guys who need a removable platform... you can't beat it.