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The 70% Extension Frame and Deck
For some vehicles, less is more. There’s no reason to pay for equipment or storage functions that you don’t actually need. That’s why we’ve developed a smaller extension frame and deck setup. With our 70% extension deck, you can get exactly what you need for your truck or van—at an even better price! The Extendobed Quality Promise Extendobed was the first manufacturer of the telescoping truck bed, and we’ve made it our mission to help
Heavy-Duty Slideout Trays for Your Truck
Not every truck bed needs a completely custom solution. That’s why installing a heavy-duty slideout tray might be the easiest improvement—and the best value. Whether you’ve got an entire fleet to manage or a single work van, having a sliding platform as part of your setup is great for streamlining the way you work. Benefits of Sliding Decks These units attach right to the bed of your vehicle, so you get a permanent upgrade with
Command Centers Keep You Organized for Any Emergency
You need to act fast to address the emergency situations throughout your community. Teams that have everything organized are able to serve more effectively because they don’t need to fumble around to find the equipment they need. That’s why agencies across the country turn to Extendobed. Our custom mobile Command Center designs help you get the perfect setup for how you work. Pick the details you need to create your ideal vehicle. Then, no matter
Federal Emergency Funds Available to Buy Equipment
Last week the US Congress passed a $2.2 trillion emergency spending bill that includes money to support fire departments to get the equipment they need. This includes funds in which the federal government will cover 75% of the cost of this equipment. These funds are for, among other things: Mobile Command Vehicles Specialized Mission Vehicle (CBRNE) Specialized Emergency Management Vehicle Extendobed makes units designed for Mobile Command Centers, HazMat, Investigation, First Response & Rescue and
5 Pest Control Truck Customizations to Improve the Way You Work
How can pest control technicians complete more service calls in a day, making them more efficient and productive for their companies? With strong competition continually pushing prices down, it is critical that pest control companies reduce costs per service call. Reducing time at a job site allows companies to service more customers daily, reducing their costs over their competitors. In addition, from crawling into tight spaces and balancing on roofs to encountering pests that sting
Law and Traffic Enforcement Solutions
Regardless of your job, having an organized workspace where everything you need is at your fingertips is important. And if you’re a crime scene investigator, SWAT team member, or traffic control technician, your “workspace” is wherever you’re needed at that moment. In law and traffic enforcement, it’s especially critical (and even at times lifesaving) that your work vehicle become your mobile “command center,” with all your tools and equipment ready, organized, and safe from damage
Make Your Work Vehicle Work for You: Installations for Every Industry
Regardless of the industry, if you depend on a work vehicle to haul and store tools and equipment, you need a system that works for you. Not only do you need to keep tools and equipment undamaged during transport, but you also need to find what you’re looking for quickly when on the job. Expensive equipment and toolboxes also need to be protected from theft; and heavy equipment needs to be stored so that it’s
Protect Yourself with an Organized and Safe Service Vehicle
For those who utilize service vehicles to perform their jobs, the probability of suffering a workplace injury is high. In fact, the top worker compensation claims involve overexertion and repetitive stress injuries, as well as slips, trips, and falls. These types of injuries result in lost work, decreased productivity, and increased health care costs — and in the worst case a life-long disability. Service vehicles present many opportunities for these injuries to occur, especially if
Accessorize Your Mobile Working Environment for Optimal Efficiency
There is no limit to the number and types of accessories available to customize mobile working environments. Regardless of your role within fire, law enforcement, or industrial services, there are dozens of accessories designed to make your work life easier — and they just might save a life. Efficiency is of paramount importance at Extendobed. We know that efficiency not only helps professionals and law enforcement officers do their jobs but can also be the difference
How SWAT and Bomb Units Stay Effective and Keep People Safe
SWAT teams and bomb units are highly trained, and they require specialized equipment to do their jobs safely and effectively. When these teams are called in, they face tense, time-sensitive situations — and seconds matter. Developed in the 1960s by the Los Angeles Police Department, SWAT teams now exist in 90% of cities with a population of more than 50,000 residents. That translates to around 1,200 police department-coordinated SWAT teams. Bomb squads are trained to
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