What's everyone using for storage boxes in their T4R?
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perkdog258
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I love this topic! I have struggled with what to do for storage in the back area. I have a LE with the third row seating making this more of a problem. Like [MENTION=66316]1engineer[/MENTION] I use my 4runner for just about everything you can imagine, so a permanent solution is not practical for me either. I used to use small rubber bin tied down in the back to hold random items. Now I have gone with a duffle bag.
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jangoforhire
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I just use 3 large north face base camp duffels. Modular, bomb proof, and freaking huge. Best duffel bags I've ever owned.
Engineer
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Just to add another Photo to the mix
I decided on the 35 Gallon Action Packers as I wanted something to fit besides the Fridge. Storage is a huge personal preference, I still love the idea of the ARB drawers but as [MENTION=66316]1engineer[/MENTION] pointed out you loose flexibility when you permanently mount something like those, not to mention the costs is an order of magnitude higher then these. We sleep in the back of the 4runner and normally end up putting our stuff in the tent or on the ground under the truck. The solid construction to me is more flexible (good chairs) and weather resistant then large bags. Other comments
*Side to side room is fine but front to back you can only recline the rear seats a small amount (minor downside as we normally take the seat bottoms out anyhow.
*They are tall so as far as organization you really need separate bags etc inside the box other wise it turns into a giant junk chest.....at least its out of site but something to consider.
I decided on the 35 Gallon Action Packers as I wanted something to fit besides the Fridge. Storage is a huge personal preference, I still love the idea of the ARB drawers but as [MENTION=66316]1engineer[/MENTION] pointed out you loose flexibility when you permanently mount something like those, not to mention the costs is an order of magnitude higher then these. We sleep in the back of the 4runner and normally end up putting our stuff in the tent or on the ground under the truck. The solid construction to me is more flexible (good chairs) and weather resistant then large bags. Other comments
*Side to side room is fine but front to back you can only recline the rear seats a small amount (minor downside as we normally take the seat bottoms out anyhow.
*They are tall so as far as organization you really need separate bags etc inside the box other wise it turns into a giant junk chest.....at least its out of site but something to consider.
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Taco04
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Here is my quick and easy to pack & unpack setup. Inside it's all strapped down in case of a roll over or wreck. I don't use the lower seats on trips so I have extra mounting points with the factory lower seat bolts and added D-rings. I have added a few extra interior mounting points as well. I also still use a cargo net over everything else just in case! Here is a pic of some of my setup it's not tied all the way down in the pic since the lower seats are still in.
This is my current roof top set up as well, cargo boxes are bolted down from the inside.
This is my current roof top set up as well, cargo boxes are bolted down from the inside.
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mace.
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Here is my quick and easy to pack & unpack setup. Inside it's all strapped down in case of a roll over or wreck. I don't use the lower seats on trips so I have extra mounting points with the factory lower seat bolts and added D-rings. I have also added a few extra mounting points as well. I also still use a cargo net over everything else just in case! Here is a pic of some of my setup it's not tied all the way down in the pic since the lower seats are still in.
This is my current roof top set up as well, cargo boxes are bolted down from the inside.
Who makes that rectangular cargo bag?
415T4R
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That is EXACTLY what I am running in my cargo area too!
Taco04
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It's a Frontrunner bag with two wolf packs in it. It fits perfect where the lower rear seats go and is easy to strap down and secure.
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Joneseyyy,
What model ARB drawers are you using? I was looking at putting in a couple with the roller floor but it sounds like to do that I will have to move the rear seat up quite a bit. Since I have kids I can't afford to lose that space. Did you have to move the rear seat up much?
Thanks,
Steve
What model ARB drawers are you using? I was looking at putting in a couple with the roller floor but it sounds like to do that I will have to move the rear seat up quite a bit. Since I have kids I can't afford to lose that space. Did you have to move the rear seat up much?
Thanks,
Steve
I use the ARB drawers...
mace.
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This is my current roof top set up as well, cargo boxes are bolted down from the inside.
Who makes those cargo boxes, and do they have rubber gaskets for sealing out rain, etc.? I'm liking the lower-profile box, might be just what I'm looking for to store tools, recovery gear, etc. on my Gobi.
Armair1
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This is the coolest storage box I have ever seen! I want it so bad but too many other things I need to buy before the EJS.
Military medical chest that is used as a kitchen camping Storage trunk. spreads out to two tables and shelf. Great for Camping and to put all your things for easy storing.
Measures 30" x 19 1/4" x 18"
medal handles for easy to move hard metal latches to keep everything tight.
Military medical chest that is used as a kitchen camping Storage trunk. spreads out to two tables and shelf. Great for Camping and to put all your things for easy storing.
Measures 30" x 19 1/4" x 18"
medal handles for easy to move hard metal latches to keep everything tight.
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Bought my truck two weeks ago and picked this up the next day:
Husky 35 in. Mobile Job Box-222167 - The Home Depot
I needed something that I could store all of my work gear in that could also be easily removed with no effort. It's cheap, sturdy, and fits perfectly between the wheel wells while leaving plenty of room if I need to load more stuff around it.
Husky 35 in. Mobile Job Box-222167 - The Home Depot
I needed something that I could store all of my work gear in that could also be easily removed with no effort. It's cheap, sturdy, and fits perfectly between the wheel wells while leaving plenty of room if I need to load more stuff around it.
Magnetic4R
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saw one of these at a farm auction last fall - thought I'd pick it up cheap as it was beat up. Oh HELL NO - it was amazing what folks were paying for (IMHO garbage) surplus!!!
Five Rubbermaid ActionPackers in the 8-gallon size (Model 1170) will fit between the seats and cargo net beneath the cargo cover. Also, four of these ActionPackers will fit in a Yakima SkyBox Pro 16s with room to spare in the front of the Yakima where the nose tapers down. I load a collapsible cooler in that area. The ActionPackers are a nice modular storage option because you can configure them in many different ways. Finally found some in stock at REI and at Lowe's after many wasted trips to other big box stores.
How do you keep the 5 packers from sliding around? Do you strap it down somehow?
Armair1
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I stopped by HD on the way home from work to look at this one...very nice I really like it. I can pick up that military medical chest for 75.00 or the HD one for 54.00. The military one has the cool factor going for it but the HD one is stackable and cheaper....i can't decide!
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