I was looking for a place to store stuff (ie air compresser, tow straps,foldable chairs etc)safely while going for a trail ride. I looked at bed boxes and found them heavy and expensive. I found this rubbermaid action packer box for $60. This and $4 of hardware let me mount it to the floor rails of the utilitrac. It slides for and aft if wanted. I used some extra, short utilitrac pieces I had for braces. Now I also have a place to store the cleats. It's lockable and can be removed in 5 minutes. Thoughts? What has others done?
SDHarleydad
Looks good. For now I am using a plastic tub with a cargo bar positioned to prevent it from sliding all over the place. Not secured to the bed, but it barely moves around. Makes hauling groceries easy as I only need to make one trip in the house unless I fill up the shopping cart (God I am so domesticated). All my straps, handful of tools, and the hitch are in there as well. Basically, it condenses my junk to one area that I can put in the cab if I need the bed for big stuff.
Storeage
My 2007 came with the toolbox option that sits in the utilirack system that allows it to move front or rear as well. I really like the option as it works well for me. Secureable, lockable and weatherproof. Not very original but I like it.
My 2007 came with the toolbox option that sits in the utilirack system that allows it to move front or rear as well. I really like the option as it works well for me. Secureable, lockable and weatherproof. Not very original but I like it.
Good option, looks good.
Might be doing something like that in the years to come as the little ones grow.
Might be doing something like that in the years to come as the little ones grow.
Cool.. the color even sorta blends.
I've thought of using a 150qt. cooler back there.. ain't too "portable" when it's loaded with gear n' beer.
I've thought of using a 150qt. cooler back there.. ain't too "portable" when it's loaded with gear n' beer.
You should put some silicone around the holes drilled in the bottom to make it a little more watertight.
I put a 55 Gal container in mine just like that. What I did is just drilled holes through the bottom and put bolts through with big washers and ran them through the rails. I have a lock on the box so nobody can steel my photography equipment, if the tail gate is locked, they will have a hella hard time getting my whole box out. Great ideas for making the best use of the bed on the cheap!
Yes it sits just below the rim. Your cover should fit no problem. I posted the listed demensions in an earlier post. It sits flat and level. I used 3/8 " x 2" bolts. 1/2" fender washers fit in the utilitrac. I used 1 per side then used a flat piece of metal to hold it down. I personally had some extra pieces of utilitrac that i got when I bought a used bed extender
Just putting this out there. I have a similar set-up.
I used the SMART box that is sold in the auto department of WalMart. It has 4 flat feet that just happened to line up directly with the bottom utilitrac. I used 4 spring nuts, 4 bolts/washers to bolt it down. It also have a lock option and is waterproof. It is also very easy to remove if needed.
The height is also a good thing since it is just under the bed rails. I think the box ended up costing 50 bucks and then 5 in hardware and 30 mins to align everything and drill. Its a very cheap storage solution.
I used mine for a road trip from FL to NC and back over the holidays and my luggage was fine. I also reloaded it with a ton of rocks for the ride back and it held up fine (luggage in the back seat since there was no presents anymore).
I used the SMART box that is sold in the auto department of WalMart. It has 4 flat feet that just happened to line up directly with the bottom utilitrac. I used 4 spring nuts, 4 bolts/washers to bolt it down. It also have a lock option and is waterproof. It is also very easy to remove if needed.
The height is also a good thing since it is just under the bed rails. I think the box ended up costing 50 bucks and then 5 in hardware and 30 mins to align everything and drill. Its a very cheap storage solution.
I used mine for a road trip from FL to NC and back over the holidays and my luggage was fine. I also reloaded it with a ton of rocks for the ride back and it held up fine (luggage in the back seat since there was no presents anymore).
Ok ...well it rained all day yesterday, and i just got done powerwashing the truck today. Opened the box and all was dry!
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