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If you don't need your truck bed for other things, I think the best solution is a topper. Yes, things will get a little dusty but in general your stuff will stay protected from theft and the elements. To make things easier to retrieve, many people install a bed slide or a set of drawers (or both). If you do need to use your bed for other things, then a topper is a no go. A bed cover is the usual solution, with or without a bed slide. I wanted a rack on mine, and went with a Leitner Designs rack because of its versatility. With that, I can slide the cross bars forward for hauling tall stuff, mulch, etc. in the bed; use them in the normal position for kayaks, ladders, etc., and add a full rack when camping for solar panels. I can also add an intermediate rack to get another tier of storage. Eventually I want to add a slide and drawers to the bed itself. For dust and weather, I bought a pallet full of navy surplus Hardigg cases a few years ago and those things are air tight and practically indestructible. I have two of the storage boxes that are made for the Leitner rack, but they're not particularly waterproof. Here's my usual camping setup - solar up top, Leitner and Hardigg boxes in the middle along with LP and CO2 for tires, then in the bed go a few more Hardigg cases, grill, table, off road jack, winch, jerry cans, etc. Everything is out in the weather, but the advantage is that it's all easy to retrieve.

https://www.in-depthoutdoors.com/community/forums/topic/truck-beds-toppers-and-dust/ John Davies Spokane WA

In honor of Flag Day.... Bought this HD telescoping adjustable 22 ft flagpole, which comes with a 3x5 US flag: ... https://polesandholders.com/PNH-22-Deluxe-**NEW**-and-MOST-Popular-Flag-Pole-p206298627 And built a holder for my cargo tray, which is now mounted in back. The ID of the tube is larger than the pole OD, so I wrapped the pole in vinyl tape (0.015" thick) The pole can be lowered to around rooftop height if you don't want the flag or art to be in the upper atmosphere. Stored in its carry bag the package is around 4 ft long and fits in the closet. EDIT 12/19/19: Tube ID: 2.065” Pole OD: 1.855” Clearance 0.210” The spinner shown is 6 ft long with a 3 ft harness, from here: https://www.gkites.com/store/ I haven't actually flown the flag yet, but I can attach it at the top and hang wind art below it. I plan to put a socket in the ground in my front yard, so I can fly stuff from this pole and not have a permanent installation, which my HOA does not like, for some reason... John Davies Spokane WA

I’ve recently posted about my vehicle with the Decked system. I am very happy with it. A lot of storage, plenty of deck room. It isn’t dust free. Nor is the inside of your cab, or the inside of your home. A little maintenance is all it takes. It’s all personal preference. What ever works best for you.

A wiring diagram for what? Your profile is blank, so I can not provide any support without knowing which model Oliver you have or want and which year it was or will be produced. If you would like to research it yourself, go to following link and find your trailers manual. The diagrams are in the back of the manual. http://olivertraveltrailers.com/oliver-university/ Mike

If dust intrusion is a worry, I am not sure any pickup based truck will be satisfactory, the beds are not designed with that in mind. I installed tailgate seals on my 06 Ram and tried to seal up the bed and canopy holes, but it always leaked because it is a low pressure area and just sucks dirt in.... One reason I like towing with a HD SUV is how clean everything inside stays. If you require a really large payload, about all you could do is buy a used Excursion or a new one.... https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2019/04/30/ford-excursion-cult-refuses-to-let-excessive-suv-go-extinct/3573249002/ Is a 2019 Expedition too small? Access is easy with the extra side doors and you could remove the back seats entirely for more volume and payload. It is a real looker, has a good truck drivetrain, and with the 3.5 Eco Boost it is plenty strong for an Elite II. The FX4 offroad package is very impressive - add an aftermarket lift kit if you need extra clearance. I love my Land Cruiser, but sometimes wish they made a longer version.... it’s usually crammed full with dogs and gear on long trips. John Davies Spokane WA

Thanks for the site, I even posted on that site in the past, but couldn't find it again, thanks again, trainman

Try this link. http://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/elite-ii-coupler-height/#post-129575

That is great customer service. I noticed that the hardware on your old one is rusting, you might consider replacing the new ones with stainless..... that looks like a design weakness. John Davies

Steve, Thanks for asking. We own a Legacy Elite I - Route 66 (Hull #24), which we purchased last August. So far, we have not had any serious issues that we (my husband - lol) have not been able to figure out. However, I read owners of new Oliver's asking how long the fiberglass/rubber smell lasts. I was surprised to hear it goes away eventually because ours still has that smell. We have air fresheners in the lower compartments and it seems to air out a bit when we open the windows (or we just get used to it after a few days.)

Those Benchmark Atlases are the best. The apps we use are All Stays, Ultimate Campgrounds, RV Parky, Overnight RV Parking, iOverlander and Boondocking - all for iOS though most will have android versions. We'll also visit the BLM and USFS pages for the areas we'll be traveling, to check out camping opportunities and download maps. You can also order MVU maps from the USFS for free that will tell you along which roads you can camp. But yes, we've found that a quick visit to a local USFS or BLM office for recommendations is what often leads to the best campsites. It also lets them know that you're out there in case something were to go wrong. Your best bet east of the rockies will be national forests, though sometimes other departments have free dispersed camping. Different states have different rules about overnighting at a rest stop. Generally, big rig drivers don't like RVers in 'their' areas, like truck stops - but then, those are usually noisy and smell like diesel anyway so not the best place to stay a night. If you're in desperate need of a place to overnight, stop by the local police or sheriff and ask. Often they'll know a safe place and will let their officers know that you'll be there so that you won't get bothered.

I can't comment on boondocking in the East except that it is extremely limited. Nearly all the public land is out West. You can't just stop somewhere at random and cross your fingers. You need maps. Start with Ultimate Campgrounds - it lists most public camping sites and has clickable links so you can access webpages and get site info (requires a cell signal and data plan). http://www.ultimatecampgrounds.com Unfortunately it doesn't have very complete maps, though it did recently get the very nice Google Terrain Maps, so you don't know what is private and what is accessible. Even if you are in a National Forest, you might find yourself in one with checkerboard ownership - scattered blocks of private land embedded within the federal land. The Premium membership of this app works great. You can layer all sorts of info over base maps, for example forest MVUM (motor vehicle use maps) and public land ownership on top of topo or NFS maps, or on top of the wonderful National Geographic Trail Maps. https://www.gaiagps.com Combine it with an iPad or similar tablet and you have a great way to get around in the boonies. It is pretty hard to use well on a phone.,,, Some map types are downloadable, so when the cell signal fades away you can still figure where you are going, if you took the time to preload the map data onto your device. If you plan to buy a device, get the largest drive offered because map files are huge depending on the zoom levels; some are several GB. I have over 45 GB of maps on my iPad Mini 4. There is a ton of info available, you need to do some reading and watching videos. You need to learn about two separate things: overland navigation and RV boondocking. The subjects overlap but they are NOT the same thing. Expedition Portal is a great start. And this has a discount code for Gaia: http://www.lifestyleoverland.com/this-is-the-best-outdoor-navigation-app-ever/ You always should have a paper backup map, I strongly recommend the Benchmark state atlases for out west. They are really nice. You can buy a digital version, but IMHO if you are miles back in the desert or forest and your car nav system shows a big grey blank, you need a paper backup in case your other device dies. .. https://www.benchmarkmaps.com/atlases John Davies Spokane WA

Yep - looks to me like you are good to go but, as Whatda says, do pay a bit of attention to how much stuff you are carrying in the F-150. Bill

There's a place in Iowa, Ainley Kennels, that will make custom aluminum drawers & slides. I talked with them last year about making something for my truck, but never followed through. But they were going to make one for me that had two 12" tall drawers, a 20 gallon water tank, and a full extension slide on top for around $2000, which I thought was pretty reasonable. I think it was a few hundred more for a 6 ½' bed. I should get back on that - it would sure simplify things.