Mounting MORryde RV Generator Slide Out Tray in Truck Bed

Updated 10/23/2026 | Published 10/19/2026

Question:

Hi, I dont have room in the cargo bay of my travel trailer so I want to install this in the bed of my F250, in the right corner by the tailgate. Would that work okay or should I look at installing a full bed slide? Thanks.

asked by: Jackie

Expert Reply:

Thanks for letting us help Jackie. While there's technically nothing preventing you from installing the MORryde RV Generator Slide-Out Tray # MR89RR in the bed of your truck, my biggest concern would be how well it holds up to exposure to the weather. The main tray is constructed of black powder-coated steel, which provides some protection against rust and corrosion. However, I'm not as confident about how the slide mechanisms, bearings, and other moving components would hold up to repeated exposure to rain, moisture, and road debris. Since this tray is primarily designed to be installed inside an RV storage compartment, those components would normally be much better protected from the elements.

If you're planning to install the tray in an uncovered truck bed, I'd lean toward finding an alternative that's specifically designed for outdoor use. If you can let me know the year, make, and model of your truck, I'd be happy to see what other options we carry that might work better for your application.

Also, what model or size generator are you planning to carry? Knowing its dimensions and weight will help me narrow down the best options.

expert reply by: Christopher H

Jackie

10/19/2026

Hi Chris, Thanks for responding. I have a 2026 F250 and I have a tennau cover on the bed of the truck. I'm hauling around a jackery 2000 plus solar generator and want to keep it in the truck during camping season and I'm having a dc -dc charger installed in the truck so it will charge the generator when I'm driving. The generator is 18" x 15" and only weighs about 60 lbs. I was thinking slide so I can easily pull it out and plug in various charging connectors and look at the charge level easily without having to climb into the truck and I could secure it easily. Thanks, Jackie

Christopher H.

10/19/2026

@Jackie Congrats on the new truck! After looking at some other options based on your vehicle, I think the # MR89RR may be the way to go since you have a tonneau cover which will help reduce the weather exposure. Your generator will also fit well as the internal dimensions of the tray on # MR89RR are 17-1/2" long x 20-3/8" wide. If you were looking to carry more than the Jackery in the bed, it may make sense to go with something like Truck Trolley Truck Bed Slide Out Tray # TR87VR but if the only thing you're really looking to use a slide for is the Jackery, the # MR89RR makes more sense. If you did want to explore the Truck Trolley option, I would just need to confirm your bed length.

Jackie

10/19/2026

@ChristopherH Perfect! I'll get the MR89RR ordered this evening. I really appreciate your help. Jackie

Christopher H.

10/20/2026

@Jackie No problem at all! Let us know if you need anything else.

Casey

10/20/2026

Hi Christopher and Jackie, I wanted to chime in because I bought this same tray for a similar setup in my F-150 for my Honda 2200 generator. The tray itself is incredibly solid and heavy-duty, and it operates very smoothly at the back of the truck bed. However, one thing to consider is the footprint; I occasionally carry an e-bike (70 lbs), and I found that this tray takes up quite a bit of space, making it difficult to load the bike easily. I wish they make tray slide out the other end(Short side). I ended up removing the tray and going back to securing the generator with straps. This nice tray waiting in my garage for next mission. I hope this helps you decide if it’s the right fit for your specific storage needs!