thanks for the help, i just got back in touch with the internet after a couple weeks away

alright i did my own research. if anyones interested this is pretty much the info i was looking for. http://www.swaygogear.com/articles/truckcamping/default.html

i want to build a platform for camping in my truck. i'm going to put it right at the canopy level, cause i have a tall cap. but i'm not sure how to design it to get at storage space underneath. i...