Truck bed storage

For several years I sold products at RV shows in Southern California and Q. Each year I spent time with the sales folks at Highway Products & Mountain Master booths. Both companies have well built units.

Unfortunately my current truck came with a Zip DEE unit which works fine for what I need. Otherwise, I would have ordered the units from Mountain Master only because I became better acquainted with one of the salesmen. Their generator box really dampens the sound and provides a secure spot for a portable generator.

For my first truck to tow a fifth wheel, I built a large storage box out of exterior plywood painted to protect from elements. The lid mounted to the front of the pickup bed with a long piano hinge. It was constructed using 1X2 for the frame with a 1/2" plywood insert. The lid was wide enough to rest on the pickup bed rails and I used a foam gasket to prevnt rain from getting into the storage. I created a plywood wall that fit just in front of the 5th wheel hitch. This created a storage area that encompassed the area from the front of the pickup bed to the wall I created and from side to side. Big enough to hold my generator, gas can and tool box plus other RV accessories.

We have a truck box forward of the hitch - similar to but smaller than the one depicted in your link. You don't say what type of truck you have, but if you have a single rear wheel truck, keep in mind the extra weight of storage boxes and contents added to your trailer pin weight - especially if you add storage behind the axle.

Rob

I use a hard roll type lockable tonneau cover. I can pull it back to the hitch to cover anything in the front of the bed when towing. Or pull it all the way back when not towing. Anything in the rear of the bed when towing is hidden by the 5er overhang.