Storage Containers for use in Truck Bed

[78Staff]

So looking to pickup a Storage Container or two for the bed of the truck. Will be under a Solid Fold Tonneau so doesn't have to be completely water tight, but do want a decently rugged box, not something cheap and flimsy. Mainly just to toss in various items - jumper cables, tow rope, cargo straps, jackstand, etc.

Was thinking maybe the HDX/Centrex containers from Lowes/HomeDepot - I believe they are basically the same thing - something like https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-55-Gal-Storage-Tote-in-Black-HDX55GONLINE-4/205597365

Or the RubberMaid Ultra Packer, although they are 6x the cost. I even looked at a Coleman Extreme 150qt cooler which would probably work well also.

Mainly just needs to be about 19-20" max height to fit under tonneau - just curious what others are using.

 

[FriedDumpling]

So looking to pickup a Storage Container or two for the bed of the truck. Will be under a Solid Fold Tonneau so doesn't have to be completely water tight, but do want a decently rugged box, not something cheap and flimsy. Mainly just to toss in various items - jumper cables, tow rope, cargo straps, jackstand, etc.

Was thinking maybe the HDX/Centrex containers from Lowes/HomeDepot - I believe they are basically the same thing - something like https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-55-Gal-Storage-Tote-in-Black-HDX55GONLINE-4/205597365

Or the RubberMaid Ultra Packer, although they are 6x the cost. I even looked at a Coleman Extreme 150qt cooler which would probably work well also.

Mainly just needs to be about 19-20" max height to fit under tonneau - just curious what others are using.

I use the HDX container for the same stuff. Get one if these too:

Reese Explore 1390600 40" x 70" Ratcheting Cargo Bar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01414B9HI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FR-FBbRBMWED3


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[tator2k]

I use two of the Home Depot Husky 45 gal containers with latches and wheels.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-45-Gal-Latch-and-Stack-Tote-with-Wheels-in-Black-206133/303099671

 

[Jstmahoney]

OP I have the Costco version of the HDX(black w/ yellow lid) containers. They work great for throwing stuff in. And they were pretty cheap.


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[78Staff]

Yeah I'm heading over to Lowes and HD today - I prefer Lowes as they have better Mil discount, but will check both as they have different options it appears. But, yeah leaning towards the 38/40 or 55 gal HDX, or the Husky box linked above. I've already got a Heininger HitchMate (which is a tank, btw - probably overkill for my uses) and re-purposed a Plano Sportsmans Trunk temporarily, but want something a bit sturdier.

 

[78Staff]

Just to follow up, I checked the Lowes and Home Depot versions, went with the Home Depot model, although they are essentially the same, the Lowes model was a bit flexy compared to the HD one. I also went with the 38 gal, the 55 gal I originally I though I wanted was huge lol.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-38-...+hdx+{brand}+38+gallon+{rest}++qu:{38+gallon}

 

[mike_hammer]

I'd consider something like a low profile truck tool box from Highway Products - https://www.highwayproducts.com/c/truck-tool-boxes/ Might be a bit over kill, but should fit nicely and LAST.

 

[brianw0048]

I have two of these...

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Plano-16...v1KX7Ih9bZzNpUkVYtkNNyw7gjf4rymhoCo3EQAvD_BwE

 

[never-enough]

I use the swingcase for that stuff