2022 Everglades all Decked out

[Jakob1972]

I have the first year of the Glades (Desert Sand) and the sliding tailgate was an option. in hopes of getting my Bronco sooner I only added one option the color thinking that they would want to get that one out to the public but alas it was a late run color.

In March I was lucky enough to be chosen to beta test the Decked system for the 4-door Bronco. I received the Decked box just a few days before our trip to Baja Mexico. I installed the system after removing the molle panels. the installation took about 15 minutes that is including removing the molle panels. You just remove the four anchors in the cargo area and bolt the Decked system down.
The Decked system is cavernous. I have all of the stuff I usually carry in the back for off-roading trip in the Decked box. In there I have :
a tire repair kit
Bronco tool roll
Bronco tarp/blanket
A privacy enclosure
Bronco backpack
Folding shovel
Trickflate twin air compressor
Jack handle
Two beach towels
Battery powered impact wrench
Battery charger
Impact sockets
two pairs of gloves
Jumper cables
Winch controller
Tricky dicks tie rid tool kit
Two tie rods
a few shmatas
Zip ties
Bungees
Velcro straps
and on top I mounted the 1.5 ton Badlands jack that got lots of use in Baja. The unit fits well and is very well built. My only comments for improvements are to add a light to the drawer, add more tie down locations on the top cargo area. The tray on top is part of the decked system. as you can see from the pictures there are several tie down locations on the left and right sides but only 2 in the front and back. I would like to have a few more in the front and back because if I am securing something small-ish like my jack I only have one tie down I can use or I would have to span the whole distance left to right and block the rest of the tray. it would also be nice if they add some mounting options for a fire extinguisher and or the jack. I have been really impressed with this unit and feel very lucky to have been chosen to test it.
They have not released the pricing yet or the production dates yet, but If you have any questions please let me know.

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[CitrusBronco]

Looks like a good storage solution, I like the tray on top also.

 

[Jakob1972]

It also helped that I moved my winch controller to the drawer. I used to keep it in the little cubby in the floor but if I ever needed it I would have to empty out all my gear to get to it. I used the winch 4 times in Baja, for a sport, two Badlands and a Ranger Raptor. The sport only to help get up the last 15 feet of a sandy hill that I had to take 4 attempts to get over. The other three in some nasty mud on the beach.

 

[CitrusBronco]

I was reminded after standing in crotch deep water digging my controller and straps out that I’m too old for that.
Now it’s in a bag on top of everything and when I hit trails that may need a winch it gets moved to the back seat floor so it’s in arms length. If I think I’m actually going to need it I’ll hook it up before I enter the bog.
Sounds like your winch got some use that trip.

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