As someone who currently has a Maverick. Yes I haul plywood, lumber, yard waste, etc. It's a bed. Contrary to popular belief it just needs to be...a bed. Maverick was the darling of the reasonable sized truck community for the past 5 years, and they came up with some really exciting solutions in...
Cosmetically it does nothing for me. But living in the snowiest city in Wisconsin means I need a little more ground clearance 8 months out of the year. So though I have never needed a lift on a vehicle before in my life, I am pretty confident I will not regret getting it done on the Slate.