Anybody see a problem carrying a truck tool box (50-60 lbs.). Any ideas for securing? Thanks.
377693
I don't see why it wouldn't hold a tool box. Ratchet straps to tie it down maybe?
377694
That should work fine. I put too much weight on ours. 2-300lbs. I would bolt it with washers outside and inside (at least 8), and check it every now and then. The mesh on the bottom is kinda weak. Try to get a few bolts on the back piece of angle iron if you can. Good luck!
1693366
I weigh 300lbs and it has no problem holding me .However there needs to be a hand rail to pull yourself up . Also I don't have mine on the truck anymore as it is always in the way . Mine is for sale .
1939588
I gave this to my DIL. She couldn't get the toolbox out, either. I hope someone else has a good answer for you.
281361
I, wont take mine on the highway. Wont even plate it. I am not a qualified mechanic/trailer builder. I just use mine on the ranch, hauling tools and whatnot. Maybe if you are confident in your building skills it would be ok. To me it seems a bit small to pull down the road behind a pick up or car. Wheels are too small for me, also i dont think it has enough weight to keep it stable. For the road, and for safety, if it were me, i'd get something bigger. Just one mans opinion.
1015051
I bolted mine directly to the bed of my trailer through the box bottom. If you want to make it portable, you would have to come up with some sort of bracket or clip to hold it in place, that could be uncoupled. I'm sure with a little bit of aluminum angle material, you could fabricate a base to lock the box into.
963812
No, unfortunately a cover will not go over the tool box. (I'm assuming by truck cover you mean a 'Tonneau' soft or hard covers.) The box does project a little above the box frame (About 2-3 inches).
1884302
To the nay Sayers. Go to sears and buy a tool box or just keep using the same bucket you always have. My box has several thousand dollars in tools in it and has lived in the back of my truck for two years. I have shipped it. I have flown with it. Even slung it out the back of my truck in Dallas. It's hard core. The top section has my electronics in it and all I have is a cilica he'll pack in it and have never seen any most outré or condensation. Even going from 100+ out side to 68 deg server room and then back out. There are cheaper solutions out there but there is a reason that this box is standard issue. To the nay Sayers. Go to sears and buy a tool box or just keep using the same bucket you always have. My box has several thousand dollars in tools in it and has lived in the back of my truck for two years. I have shipped it. I have flown with it. Even slung it out the back of my truck in Dallas. It's hard core. The top section has my electronics in it and all I have is a cilica he'll pack in it and have never seen any most outré or condensation. Even going from 100+ out side to 68 deg server room and then back out. There are cheaper solutions out there but there is a reason that this box is... » Read More To the nay Sayers. Go to sears and buy a tool box or just keep using the same bucket you always have. My box has several thousand dollars in tools in it and has lived in the back of my truck for two years. I have shipped it. I have flown with it. Even slung it out the back of my truck in Dallas. It's hard core. The top section has my electronics in it and all I have is a cilica he'll pack in it and have never seen any most outré or condensation. Even going from 100+ out side to 68 deg server room and then back out. There are cheaper solutions out there but there is a reason that this box is standard issue. « Show Less
237390
You can buy a ratcheting cargo bar from home depot. Or you can get flat metal stock and u bolts to attach to existing tie downs...depending on your truck. The cargo bar will secure it for transport but not from theft.
1885801
There isn't anyway to secure it in storage. However, someone would have to have a floor jack or blocks to steal it from your trailer. My trailer is in storage and I have never had a problem.
87420
Sorry I can't help, I removed the gun racks and used to carry tie downs, etc. for towing. Great organizer, easy install.
264205
Find a stud behind the drywall or use a "Molly". Either will hold all the tools easily.
1340316
If your tool box sits on side rails it will not fit. If you have a box that sits flat on the bottom of truck box and does not sit above rails you should be ok. Only problem I would see is you would have to move the mounting bracket to sit in front of box instead of toward back corner
1410736
Best bet would be a set of airlift air bags. They help take the load off the springs and keep the truck level.
346448
iwould say that if you are towing that much with a1500 size truck i would go to an air bag set up the shocks i put on my truck made it real rough rideing with nothing in the back end i own ahot shot company and played with a lot of set ups the air bag is the best way to go this way you can tow ur load level and the truck will be level as well thats the safeist way to go let me know steve
855191
I haven't had trouble with it falling over. It is easy to get tools in and out of. Just don't put it on your back with out zipping it up. You'll have a yard sale.
454972
I actually sent it back due to poor quality. Within a week of installation the supports started to give way. To answer your question though, I don't think it would work with a tool box.
1450477
I live in rural area. Large truck stop at the entrance to my 1/4 mile drive. My wife backed my 1 ton ford to the rear of the delivery truck and she and the driver transferred it to my truck. My wife and I slide the crate, carefully our of the truck and I assembled. It has worked the few times I have used it. I did load in my truck and strapped it in upright to blow out a drip irrigation system. I used an old office table top as a ramp and had my wife help me load and unload. (it stayed in the truck during irrigation work and ran off my generator).