An equipment mounting system utilizing sliding mounting brackets attached to siderails or front rails, rotating pivots, and movable bases that allow the mounting system to rotate sideways against the sides of the vehicle bed into a storage position when not in use, allowing the user to have full access to the bed of the vehicle without the need to uninstall the mounting system. The design of the equipment mounting system allows it to be installed, used, and stored above the wheel well of a pickup truck while still allowing for a “bed cover” or tonneau cover to be used over the equipment mounting system.