Vehicle Deployable Solar Power Unit and Cargo Carrier Assembly, and Method

A vehicle bed deployable solar power unit and cargo hauler assembly includes an articulating platform frame, a solar panel and a cargo carrier. The solar panel is carried by the articulating frame moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The cargo carrier is supported by the articulating platform frame movable relative to the solar panel to prevent operational interference between the solar panel in articulated positions and the cargo carrier. A method is also provided.