Queen size bed in short bed??

Hello..traveling from Florida to Rhode Island on May 1 to head back from this semester at school.. I have an 09 short bed double cab with a Leer Cap on, i believe theres pics in my profile. Anyone know if i can fit a Queen size mattress in the back?? its not mine and i dont have to bring it back, but it would really help a friend. Or could i tie it down to the rack on top of the cap??

 

Here is a queen sized mattress and box spring in my '08 doublecab short bed...

 

Kinda takes the cap out of equation, unless you put it on top. Then unfortunately, that guarantee's shitty weather.

 

on top, ftw

 

Hey guys..yeah scratch putting it in the bed..was gonna tie to the top roof racks..they are going to put it in one of those plastic bag mattress covers..also..not to sure on how to tie it to roof racks..mine are horizontal across cap.... thanks guys..

 

This is the only way I would do it on a long trip.

 

I have to get a queen mattress for my 6'2" son in the next few days, I'm glad to see it will fit. Thanks for posting this 5 years ago!