The MAX Rover vehicle frame is constructed of high strength 6061-T6 tubular aluminum that is free flooding and protected from corrosion with readily available sacrificial zinc anodes. A sandblasted finish provides a good grip when handling on deck and makes attachment to the frame using Velcro straps easy and secure. The design is also modular, where the aft component can be removed for easy access to the electronics bottle, and the front lighting frame can be removed for adding custom tool packages. An optional payload skid can also be added for additional tool packages.