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Explorer

Jan 15, 2017

Undercover Swing Case Tool Box

Looking to get an RDS auxiliary tank tool box combo (have the post about it elsewhere on this forum) and it appears it's highly recommended by most of y'all to get the one that stays below the bed rails of the truck. Unfortunately that means it's the one with only a 6" deep tool box. Was looking for other ways to increase storage when I found the Swing Case made by Undercover and really like everything about it. Problem is on one of the many web sites I went to (which I can't find or remember now) one of them said it can't be used with a fifth wheel but didn't explain why. I am assuming they say that because you might not be able to access or open the lid with the fiver hitched up?

Any experience with the Swing Case or ideas why else it wouldn't work with a fifth wheel? I wouldn't assume it would interfere with hitching up and travel.

Thanks,
Robert

13 Replies

FireRob
Explorer
Jan 15, 2017
RoyB wrote:
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Roy Ken

Is that a functional hitch in that truck? I don't see any pin grabbers and it just looks really different.
RoyB
Explorer II
Jan 15, 2017
I always thought something like this was a great layout for truck bed storage boxes...

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My truck bed uses the FOLD-A-COVER brand hard folding panels which would work just fine with the above shown type boxes with the fifthe wheel hitch. the hard folding panels will stackup behind the truck rear window and not interfere with the fifth wheel hitch operation...

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Then when you have your fifth wheel setup at the camp site you can totally enclose your truck bed for more security for storage of things...

Roy Ken
greende
Explorer II
Jan 15, 2017
I do not have experience with these but they are 29" long and go over the back of the wheel well. My guess is that they may hit the 5th wheel hitch as you try to swing them around to get into them. Perhaps that is why some say not to use them with a 5er. I see the website has a contact number. Call or email them & ask. Good luck & let us know. One can never have too much storage......