Bed Storage Ideas

[2014RubyRed]

Well, since everyone is getting opinions & ideas, I thought I would get involved:

I'm building a rack for the bed to hold down all my gear. I've got several ammo boxes of various sizes, spare tire, jack/plate, gas cans.

I need a box to keep all the smaller gear in - 1st aid kit, tire repair kit, various flashlights, etc. I'm leaning towards building a steel box myself, but before I did, I wanted to get some other ideas.

Please give input with pictures. Thanks!!!

Update: I've got a backflip bed cover.

 

[Jimbo]

Do you have a tonneau cover?

 

[2014RubyRed]

Yup. Forgot to mention that.

 

[Jimbo]

What cover?

 

[Chris's FX4]

How big of a box are you looking for?

 

[Ditchplains1]

2014RubyRed,
Look up the eXpedition Ready Design (XRD), bed system,, (THANK YOU John Palmero). It utilizes dead space over the wheel wells and can be configured multiple ways. I have had one since 9/2014 and have used it on many occasions. I have the BAK Roll-X, (THANK YOU Morrie!), and everything fits easily underneath....

Eddie

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f195/xrd-fms-4-da-win-38708/

 

[Jimbo]

Have you looked at the BAKbox? Might be exactly what you're looking for...

 

[2014RubyRed]

Have you looked at the BAKbox? Might be exactly what you're looking for...

I'm just afraid that the BakBox will let my stuff fly all over the place. I don't think it has a lid, does it?

 

[Jimbo]

No, but I think it sits flush with the bottom of the cover. @Labraptor can you confirm this? If not, I'm sure you could fashion a cargo cover over the top.

 

[2014RubyRed]

How big of a box are you looking for?

I guess pretty big. I want to keep oils, tools, liquids, ropes, tow straps, shackles, etc. in there. Gotta be pretty strong I guess.

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No, but I think it sits flush with the bottom of the cover. @Labraptor can you confirm this? If not, I'm sure you could fashion a cargo cover over the top.

I do like the way it sits up higher. More room for other stuff under it is always a good thing.