What's everyone using for storage boxes in their T4R?

Engineer, how is your fridge mounted up? I realize this is an old post, but I'm a bit curious.

It just sits there, I have a bungee cord through the handle from the factory D-ring to the rear of the seats. while its more then enough to keep it from moving on the carpet from my driving or off-roading I doubt it would keep it in place during a rollover/major accident.

*Edit: not relevant to the above response but we no longer sleep in the 4runner. Found with a dog it was just to much of a hassle. Much prefer the larger ground tent we now have.
 
It just sits there, I have a bungee cord through the handle from the factory D-ring to the rear of the seats. while its more then enough to keep it from moving on the carpet from my driving or off-roading I doubt it would keep it in place during a rollover/major accident.

*Edit: not relevant to the above response but we no longer sleep in the 4runner. Found with a dog it was just to much of a hassle. Much prefer the larger ground tent we now have.

Thanks!
 
Not mine...built them for a fellow member.
 

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Blast from the past, just realized my post is still going.

I've been using a cheap plastic tub lately. Truck vault makes a very nice product but it's spendy. Anybody heard of "better built" boxes. Looks like cabelas is a retailer.

ETA. I'm an idiot, my own answer was answered on page 4...
 
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Im having a drawer built at the moment, i suck at wood work so having someone do it.. My question is what type of paint is everyone using, and for the ones with carpet whats being used to make it stick to the wood. thanks
 
Here's my take in beta form. I've got some additional plans for the front of the unit and a slide out cooler mount on top.

What's everyone using for their latches?

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I had one. I gave it away rather quickly. The plastic reminded me of a little tykes toy. It was also easy to flex it open rendering the lock useless.

What I did go with is from Betterbuilt sold by Northern tool.

Amazon.com: Better Built Short SUV Drawer - Aluminum, 37in.W x 26in.D x 10 1/2in.H, Model# 76217119: Automotive

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For one thing it is metal or alloy. Two the handle is lockable, then if you really want to go wild, you can put a padlock on it. I wish it was a little wider, but I mounted quick clamps on the sides for a hacket and a crovel.

When it comes in, it smells like ass, or at least it's rubber mat does. I opted to spray paint it as silver gray wasn't my bag baby. I attached d-rings to it so it can be secured.

My 4runner has the drawer system which I felt put this thing to high, you may not feel the same way. I ended taking the drawer out, but before taking the carpeted decking and hidden compartment out I noticed, wait this thing will sit right down in the molds and it'll be perfect. It turned out great. Those molds help secure it. I'm glad because I didn't feel like springing for a normal flat floor.

I really wanted to try the springtail solutions drawer, but they quit making them. I'm not really willing to pay more for some of the other solutions, and I'm too lazy to built one at this point. So for $300, this thing rocks, is much more secure and is less cumbersome than the little tykes plastic box up top.

My only gripes are, I wish it was THE perfect size. The STANK you get when you open the box. (It goes away) Lastly, the welds are FUGLY, but you'd get past that.

I just got some adhesive to line it with neoprene in today. I'll probably mount tracks up top for a fridge at some point. I'll be getting another one soon since my son likes it and wants one. Also a friend has two, one stacked on the other one.
I'm thinking of getting one of these as well, how did you mount it or strap it down?

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I did not want to spent the $$$ on truck vault, so built my own. All the materials cost me $200. 1/2" plywood, heavy duty sliding rails (online), couple of handles & locks + foam insert for whatever you will put there
 

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I did not want to spent the $$$ on truck vault, so built my own. All the materials cost me $200. 1/2" plywood, heavy duty sliding rails (online), couple of handles & locks + foam insert for whatever you will put there

I'd like to copy what you did. Do you have a source list for on line materials and perhaps some build pictures?

Thanks
 
Materials

Sorry, but I don't have too many work-in-progress pics. I attached 2 I have
Most of the materials I purchased online
Home Depot
8 x 4 1/2" plywood. $40
4 eye-to-eye turnbuckles. $8
Black paint

Online
2 heavy duty 32" drawer slides. $35 to $45
2 chest handles. $10
2 keyed locks. $22
Foam. I am using double layer 1.5" on the bottom and 2" on top for cut-away. I think I paid $50, but only used 1/2 of it. They came in a large sheets
 

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