|
|
Storage Ideas For Your Pickup Truck
Years ago, there were only a couple of options for storage boxes for your pickup truck and many times, you just ended up building your own. The size of truck beds started changing to accommodate the next generation's needs and you started noticing more women purchasing pickup trucks than ever before.
It is not surprising to see manufacturers noticing changing trends and the need to meet those changes. An all time favorite storage unit is the crossover toolbox. Designed to fit over the bedsides and snug against the cab, they come available in aluminum and steel. The number one concern of customers is to keep their contents safe and dry so you want to choose a company that has this in mind and one who is not afraid to guarantee their product. If weight is a concern, the aluminum crossover is a mere 70 to 80 pounds and the steel units are 100 to 110 pounds.
A truck chest offers basically the same dimensions and storage capabilities as the crossover with one important distinction. It sits square against the back of the cab without the ends protruding over the sides of the bedsides. Many people prefer this clean flush look as opposed to a crossover and there are bolsters attached to the bottom of the truck chest to prevent the bottom from ever sitting in water.
A specialty item that many women find appealing is the steel wheel well boxes with tray and divider. This little storage unit mounts over the rear wheel well and uses the unused space very nicely. It has a reversible lid that opens from either side so the box can be used over the right or left wheel well. A divider separates the small space from the deeper space for storing small items and larger items. This is perfect for needed tools and larger cargo, keeping both clean and dry without taking up cargo space. At 40-50 pounds, the wheel well box can be easily removed. What a great idea for that unused space!
The need for storage in a pickup truck has always been a problem and now there are several options for keeping your tools, supplies and other items dry, dust free and safe. Almost all units on the market come with locking systems guaranteed to keep out unwanted intruders. Choose your manufacturer carefully and you will have many years of worry free storage no matter where you need to park your pickup.
|
 |
Please Rate: |
|
Rating: |
 Processing ... |
(Average: Not rated) |
| Views: | 125 | |
|
| More Articles from Trucks | | |
| Top Articles in Trucks | | |
|
