Post by: b23 on March 31, 2020, 10:12:30 AM
I don't want to put a canopy on this pickup so I'm thinking about going with one of these in bed storage systems but I'd like to hear from anyone that has or had or even has a buddy with one and what their experience with it was. Are they all about the same or are some a lot better than others?
Thoughts???
Post by: wadu1 on March 31, 2020, 11:22:24 AM
Post by: rainshadow1 on March 31, 2020, 11:50:54 AM
Basically he had an organized, segmented storage drawer that could pull out a full 8 ft, then when shut, he still had the use of his truck bed (only 1/2 the depth.) Fantasized several times about building one myself.
Post by: b23 on March 31, 2020, 12:39:57 PM
Post by: Curly on March 31, 2020, 12:47:59 PM
Any of you have any experience with these in bed storage systems like this https://decked.com/ or any others for that matter.
I don't want to put a canopy on this pickup so I'm thinking about going with one of these in bed storage systems but I'd like to hear from anyone that has or had or even has a buddy with one and what their experience with it was. Are they all about the same or are some a lot better than others?
Thoughts???
I've had the decked one in my Silverado since 2014. But I have a canopy on my truck too. I'm not sure it would be real effective at keeping stuff dry. I know I still ended up with some dust in the drawers after driving dusty roads in Wyoming.
Post by: b23 on March 31, 2020, 01:03:32 PM
I've had the decked one in my Silverado since 2014. But I have a canopy on my truck too. I'm not sure it would be real effective at keeping stuff dry. I know I still ended up with some dust in the drawers after driving dusty roads in Wyoming.
I've thought about going with the Decked system then adding a retractable tonneau cover but I'm not sure how weather/water tight those are either.
Anyone know how weather/water tight any of the retractable tonneau covers are?
If the Truckvault AllWeather model truly is as weather, water, dust tight as they claim, I'd try and convince myself to cry once buy once, but if they aren't, then I'd be pizzed I spent that much.
Post by: syoungs on March 31, 2020, 08:46:28 PM
Post by: Born2late on March 31, 2020, 09:01:39 PM
One of the guys on the forum works for truck vault. I'll send him a pm and see if he can answer any of your questions, seems like a good guy.I've had the decked one in my Silverado since 2014. But I have a canopy on my truck too. I'm not sure it would be real effective at keeping stuff dry. I know I still ended up with some dust in the drawers after driving dusty roads in Wyoming.
I've thought about going with the Decked system then adding a retractable tonneau cover but I'm not sure how weather/water tight those are either.
Anyone know how weather/water tight any of the retractable tonneau covers are?
If the Truckvault AllWeather model truly is as weather, water, dust tight as they claim, I'd try and convince myself to cry once buy once, but if they aren't, then I'd be pizzed I spent that much.
Post by: b23 on March 31, 2020, 10:31:21 PM
That would be great, thanks.One of the guys on the forum works for truck vault. I'll send him a pm and see if he can answer any of your questions, seems like a good guy.I've had the decked one in my Silverado since 2014. But I have a canopy on my truck too. I'm not sure it would be real effective at keeping stuff dry. I know I still ended up with some dust in the drawers after driving dusty roads in Wyoming.
I've thought about going with the Decked system then adding a retractable tonneau cover but I'm not sure how weather/water tight those are either.
Anyone know how weather/water tight any of the retractable tonneau covers are?
If the Truckvault AllWeather model truly is as weather, water, dust tight as they claim, I'd try and convince myself to cry once buy once, but if they aren't, then I'd be pizzed I spent that much.
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on April 01, 2020, 12:25:04 AM
Post by: lil_mac on April 01, 2020, 07:44:14 AM
I saw this thread and just wanted to do a quick post about the TruckVault All weather. The sales team can answer more questions, but I will give you just the basics. I have had Both DECKED and a couple of TruckVaults.
Decked is good for storage, awful for dust, and does ok with rain. There are large gaps at the front that water can get into. Condensation is areal problem. The lock cam is very weak, but with locking tailgates it is not really an issue. I don't think I ever stored a gun in my Decked unit. Decked also doubles as a Canoe.
Truckvault is expensive, yes I know. They are completely sprayed with Line-X bedliner. Yes they are 100% weatherproof. They have a bulb seal all around the drawer face. You can spray the thing with a fire hose and zero water will get in. The drawers are carpet lined or can be sprayed with the Line-x. I have 1 drawer of each. I store my guns in mine all the time with no issues. The storage capacity is more on the TruckVault than the Decked. And you get great local service. :)
One option is the outlet on the TruckVault website, for used or returned units.
Post by: b23 on April 01, 2020, 07:58:41 AM
Post by: lil_mac on April 01, 2020, 07:23:26 PM
Which of the three heights do you recommend? How do they mount to the bed and is it a pretty straight forward do it yourself job?
I like Utility height (8" interior height). Install depend on the vehicle. Most trucks get 4 Turnbuckles or 4 L-brackets bolted to the bed, depending on what the customer prefers. Decked is 4 J-hooks to the factory Tie down locations. They all are pretty easy to install.
Post by: Machias on April 02, 2020, 10:39:01 AM
Post by: Zardoz on April 02, 2020, 12:29:38 PM
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Post by: bigtex on April 03, 2020, 10:14:03 AM
Post by: b23 on April 03, 2020, 04:15:27 PM
Holy crap, talk about sticker shock!!
Yeah, I kinda thought the same thing. The "Warden" saw me looking at them yesterday and when I told her what they cost I figured that would be the end of that but she didn't hardly flinch and asked if I was getting one. It was almost to easy, now I'm a little paranoid it's a trick and she has something up her sleeve. :o
Post by: ghosthunter on April 03, 2020, 04:28:43 PM
On a Saturday I m@de a poor mans truck vault. Two sheets of plywood and three 2x6.
But I have a canopy.
I like it though because I slip four long guns in it and small stuff.
My tailgate locks.
Post by: Alchase on April 03, 2020, 04:50:49 PM
Holy crap, talk about sticker shock!!
Yeah, I kinda thought the same thing. The "Warden" saw me looking at them yesterday and when I told her what they cost I figured that would be the end of that but she didn't hardly flinch and asked if I was getting one. It was almost to easy, now I'm a little paranoid it's a trick and she has something up her sleeve. :o
:yeah:
Quick go count her pairs of shoes!
Post by: Machias on April 03, 2020, 10:41:35 PM
Holy crap, talk about sticker shock!!
Yeah, I kinda thought the same thing. The "Warden" saw me looking at them yesterday and when I told her what they cost I figured that would be the end of that but she didn't hardly flinch and asked if I was getting one. It was almost to easy, now I'm a little paranoid it's a trick and she has something up her sleeve. :o
"Warden" :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: b23 on April 04, 2020, 02:42:55 PM
Holy crap, talk about sticker shock!!
Yeah, I kinda thought the same thing. The "Warden" saw me looking at them yesterday and when I told her what they cost I figured that would be the end of that but she didn't hardly flinch and asked if I was getting one. It was almost to easy, now I'm a little paranoid it's a trick and she has something up her sleeve. :o
:yeah:
Quick go count her pairs of shoes!
Oh, don't even get me started! Between shoes and LV handbags, I could already have one of these friggen things and still have money left over.
Post by: fowl smacker on April 04, 2020, 06:01:56 PM
That is the main reason why I try to keep new guns hidden from my wife. Whenever she asks me if that's a new gun I can already see her shopping in her mind.Holy crap, talk about sticker shock!!
Yeah, I kinda thought the same thing. The "Warden" saw me looking at them yesterday and when I told her what they cost I figured that would be the end of that but she didn't hardly flinch and asked if I was getting one. It was almost to easy, now I'm a little paranoid it's a trick and she has something up her sleeve. :o
:yeah:
Quick go count her pairs of shoes!
Oh, don't even get me started! Between shoes and LV handbags, I could already have one of these friggen things and still have money left over.