some folks have had good things to say about the bed extenders - though not sure I'd trust a tv from costco with it
https://www.harborfreight.com/truck-bed-extender-69650.html
I'm no expert, but if anything I think the Slate is channeling the spirit the 1960 International Scout...
https://blog.scoutmotors.com/scout-history-overview/
I may be an outlier on this forum, but I've never owned a truck before; the Slate is the first I am considering. Retired and looking for an electric daily driver, with enough range for an occasional day or camping trip.
It's the affordability and low tech simplicity of the Slate that has kept...