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Old 11-14-2010, 03:17 AM   #1
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TV bed toolbox???

Do you use at toolbox in the bed of your truck? If so do you use a low-profile type, regular crossover type with 5" to 6" above the bed, or a chest type flush with the bed rails? What brand are you using and is it water tight?
I have a 8' long bed, and I am looking at an in bed toolbox that I can secure our two Honda E2000i generators in (when not in use).
 
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Old 11-14-2010, 03:49 AM   #2
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Yes I have a chest type and it works great for the generators and the fuel cans. I got mine from Tractor Supply company, there located all over the place. It is aluminum diamond plate and waterright. It is light enough that it is easy to remove.
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Old 11-14-2010, 03:54 AM   #3
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I have a chest type that was even with the bed rails on the 2004 GMC, but is a couple inches below the rails on the 09 Chevy. But, if I was going to store generators in it, I wouldn't look at anything other than Weather Guard...they are very secure.
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Old 11-14-2010, 04:23 AM   #4
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I have a chest type that is even with the rails made by K&W. It stays totally dry inside. I put two Honda generators in it and have plenty of room left over for other items. I don't keep fuel in it. Gas cans fit perfectly in the spaces on the sides of the chest.
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Old 11-14-2010, 09:37 AM   #5
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I have a chest type that fits into the bed of the truck. As during non rving month I have a shell that goes on the bed. I bought mine a Home Depot. Not leaks, should be big enough for those genny's. If you do install one make sure to seal around the holes drill through the boottom for mounting.
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Old 11-14-2010, 10:31 AM   #6
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Bob, mine also is from Tractor Supply and originally was white (now black). It is steel. It was new in about 1999 and has been mounted four trucks now. I am not positive but believe it was originally watertight but I think the seals probably have deteriorated to the point where a driving rain might allow some water ingress, but not a substantial amount. I can't tell you the brand as it's been painted over.

Mine is a below the bedrails because our truck is a shortbed and an over the rail box would just be trouble for us. These pictures were taken for a different purpose but maybe they will show what I'm trying to describe. It uses a key lock, by the way, with those rods (drawing a blank on their name) to hold the lid open.



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Old 11-14-2010, 11:47 AM   #7
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Thanks to all for the info. NICE box there Steve. Did you paint it yourself or have it painted. Very nice looking.
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Old 11-14-2010, 04:05 PM   #8
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Mine is homemade and serves the purpose well!
When traveling the Fold-A-Cover is folded over top of the box keeping it out of the environment and out of sight.
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Old 11-14-2010, 05:04 PM   #9
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I have a low profile crossover that is only about 3" above the rails. it is diamond alum looks good and is the deep profile and works great.
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Old 11-15-2010, 03:23 PM   #10
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quote:Originally posted by Fire5er

Do you use at toolbox in the bed of your truck? If so do you use a low-profile type, regular crossover type with 5" to 6" above the bed, or a chest type flush with the bed rails? What brand are you using and is it water tight?
I have a 8' long bed, and I am looking at an in bed toolbox that I can secure our two Honda E2000i generators in (when not in use).
Ours is a low-profile box from Highway Products. We store our Honda 2000i in it also.

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Old 11-21-2010, 08:20 AM   #11
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Karl, sorry I called you Bob before. I was thinking Firetrucker. I just masked it and sprayed it with standard spray paint cans, in flat black. Out of the truck, of course. The shine in those pictures is from rain.
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Old 11-22-2010, 05:25 AM   #12
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I had mine custom made at Alumi-Line http://www.alum-line.com/boxes/top-l...-rv-boxes.html .... Go here and look at choices or image gallery....I got two boxes, the one that is even with the side rails next to the cab. Then I had a shorter one made for the back tailgate area. I put my power cords and tools in it. I had mine made with a flat lid instead of the design that they show in their picture. Handles open from either side and lock on drivers side..JB
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Old 11-22-2010, 06:58 AM   #13
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I have a rail high box from Tractor Supply that works great for my needs. It is extra wide and I can put in both the 2000 Honda's, 5 gal gas can, box for wood blocks and still have room for more stuff. I did add three small vents on the backside of the box to vent out gas fumes.
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