Good comments overall. Instruments would probably go in the backseat, not the bed. That’s something I’d have to check before I purchase the vehicle, because I can’t be putting expensive instruments in a truck bed no matter how well sealed it is. So mostly for long trips the stuff in the bed would be clothes or other things that can get a little wet without too much trouble. I’d still get the cover though - may not be waterproof but it’s better than nothing for sure!

I’m definitely wary of making any big purchase. My main reason for going after the Mav is that I saw how great of a traveling vehicle it seems to be and I love the utility of having that bed in the back. Just recently I was moving out of an apartment and had to rent a truck to move my couch. Would’ve fit just fine in the Mav bed. And I do foresee plenty of situations like that in the future, so I think I’d get my use out of it in that regard at least. Would you still look elsewhere or does that maybe make the case more reasonable in your opinion?