Long-Term Review: Living With the Broaddict TrailDeck

Hey guys, I wanted to share a long-term review of a couple of products from Broaddict that I’ve had installed for a while now and talk about how they’ve actually worked for me out in the real world.

I installed these early in the summer of 2025, and now it’s January of 2026, so this isn’t a first impression. This is after road trips, camping, and just daily use. The main thing I want to focus on is the broaddict traildeck, because it’s easily the piece I use the most.

I’ll start by saying this right away. This isn’t a cheap product. It’s definitely an investment. But it’s also very well made, very rugged, and the quality is absolutely there. So I think the real question is why even consider something like this in the first place.

For me, it came down to a design issue in the Bronco itself. When you fold the rear seats down, you get that step. Once the seats are down, things are mostly flat, but not quite. It always felt like a bit of a miss. I get that Ford had their reasons and constraints, but that step is just there.

What the TrailDeck does is effectively solve that problem.

One of the main reasons I installed it was for quick overnight trips. If I’m traveling solo, maybe just me and the dog, I can pull over and sleep in the truck without much setup at all. I’m a big guy. I’m 6 foot 2. I can move the rear seat forward, slide the driver’s seat up, throw a single Therm-a-Rest pad in the back, a sleeping bag, a pillow, and we’re set for the night. The dog bed fits right there too.

I’ve done this plenty of times. Long road day, don’t feel like pushing on, pull off somewhere quiet in the desert or at a roadside stop and get a solid night of sleep. That only works if the platform is actually flat enough, and this setup makes that possible. The rear seats don’t go perfectly flat, so there’s a little elevation at the shoulders, but honestly it’s been perfectly fine and surprisingly comfortable.

The next thing that naturally follows is storage. Anytime you add a deck, you’re creating a big volume underneath it, and you really don’t want to waste that space. That’s one of the reasons I didn’t go with the factory Ford tailgate option. That one slides out, but there’s no drawer, no storage, and you lose access to the jack area underneath. That was a deal breaker for me.

Most of the time I run an Iceco fridge in the back. When I roll into camp, I’ve got a couple of plastic totes under the deck with water jugs and other gear. If I want to sleep inside, those totes pull out easily, go up on the roof, and I’m done. It’s quick, simple, and I’m not unloading half the truck.

One thing I really like is that the whole unit slides out, giving me full access to the fridge. I’ve got a solid work surface, and I can still get to everything underneath. Storage space disappears fast in a four door Bronco once you start packing for a real trip, so every bit counts. And unless you relocate the jack, you can still access the OEM jack underneath without unloading everything, which is huge if you’re on the side of the road and need it.

Before closing it back up, it’s worth mentioning the hardware. Everything is very robust. Installation was straightforward. It’s a bolt on install, no drilling, everything lined up perfectly. The slides are beefy. I believe they’re rated around 250 pounds. I wouldn’t recommend standing on it, but you probably could and it would be fine.

The only thing I’d say is that the unit is heavy. I installed it myself, but honestly, having a second person would make it easier. Other than that, it goes in quick. Just a few minutes and you’re done.

The drawer itself isn’t massive, but it’s extremely useful. This is where I keep smaller items, some recovery gear, and things I want to grab quickly. Compared to other options, especially the factory Ford setup, this feels way more thought out. And for reference, the Ford tailgate is currently listed at $1,430, which is significantly more.

Another thing I appreciate is how well it works as part of a bigger system. I’ve got my camp kitchen set up so I can pull it out, still access the fridge, and use the deck as a work surface. It’s great for cooking. Stove out, prep space ready, everything right there. I’ve taken this on rough roads and haven’t noticed any rattles. It latches tight and stays that way.

The other Broaddict product I’m running is the four door rear cargo basket rack. That thing is built like a tank. I use it to store electronics and loose items. Starlink, drone, laptop, air compressor, binoculars, tire repair kit. All the stuff I don’t want rolling around on the deck or buried under gear. It keeps everything accessible, secure, and out of the way while still leaving clearance for the fridge.

So would I do this setup again. Absolutely. Either together or individually, both products have proven themselves. Installation was easy, build quality is solid, and everything feels very OEM. The TrailDeck solves the uneven deck problem, gives you real storage, slides out smoothly, and just works. The rubber mat on top has great grip, nice texture, and I’ve never had issues with gear sliding around.

This isn’t a quick review. I’ve used this setup on long road trips, multi day desert camping, and daily driving. It’s held up extremely well. If you’re looking at bronco cargo slide options or browsing 2025 ford bronco accessories, this has been a solid solution for me.

That’s my long term experience with the ford bronco slide out tailgate setup from Broaddict. Hope this helps someone out there trying to decide.