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I plan to do eventually a tonneau on mine by fabricating an aluminum frame that fits the bed rails like a wedge and uses the stake pockets as points of attachment. I would build sloped weatherstripping into the edges that would allow the rain to wash down to the stake pockets and tailgate end and keep the inside dry. I don't know if there are any manufacturers making them. I was going to either have it fiberglassed and paint it to match the truck or have an upholsterer canvas it with heavy vinyl. (my dad knows a very good marine canvasser). One can slip a padlock through the tailgate chain slot and have it pretty secure. I think it would also be neat to make the tonneau so it could be popped straight up like a popup camper with tent side curtains so you could camp in the back of the truck. I think there might be a business opportunity for someone here. You see truck tents and hard shell canopies but I have never seen a popup camper shell.