If we were asked to pick only two products to transform an everyday pickup into an overland-ready vehicle, those two products would, undoubtedly, be a rooftop tent and a drawer system. No other off-the-shelf products are as convenient or fundamentally essential.
Decked manufactures storage and organization systems for mid- to full-sized pickup trucks and has unveiled its second-generation drawer systems following its initial award-winning solutions introduced in 2014. The upgraded storage systems have undergone a complete re-engineering process to enhance drawer storage capacity, optimize truck bed space utilization, extend drawer reach, and integrate cargo tie-down solutions.
One of the most significant selling points of the Decked’s drawer systems is a robust and practical flat load floor in the truck bed, making it suitable for uses like sleeping platforms or transporting heavy items such as ATVs and motorcycles or additional crates full of overland gear. Below the deck, full-length weatherproof drawers securely store gear, tools, and other essentials for various adventures.
Decked VP Greg Randolph said,
“After ten years of listening to the feedback from our most rigorous testers and critics, and constantly improving our products, it was time to scrap the old playbook and overhaul the design of our system from scratch. Decked’s new family of systems is a total redesign that uses new molds and tools as well as our very own in-house manufacturing. This is a huge leap forward for the customer and for Decked.”
The all-new drawer systems come in two configurations: one for full-size pickup trucks and cargo vans and another tailored specifically for midsize trucks. The midsize drawer system has been entirely reimagined to better suit the specific needs and limited bed space of modern midsize trucks. Both configurations address concerns related to wasted bed space, drawer functionality, weatherproofing, and cargo management. Additionally, new molding technology has enhanced impact resistance and durability by more than 25 percent.
Despite these improvements, the full-size drawer system maintains its impressive 2,000-pound payload capacity and 200-pound per drawer weight rating, with a weight ranging from 200-220 pounds depending on bed length. Decked has increased drawer extension to improve functionality and to make accessing the back of an open drawer more convenient. The drawers are noticeably larger, with an 18-inch width and an updated square profile that increases volume by over 10 percent per drawer, making them more suitable for storing common-shaped items.
Decked has removed the corner bins, “Ammo Cans,” that were previously part of the system. In their place, users will find uninhibited pass-throughs to the wheel well both fore and aft of the drawers. These pass-throughs allow storage of longer items like camp chairs and provide access to side-mounted electrical outlets without modifications, minimizing wasted bed space. These pass-throughs are covered from above by waterproof and lockable stash bin lids, with four removable stash bins that can be used or omitted in any of the four corner locations.
To enhance protection from the outside environment, Decked has added cab-side and drawer-side panels that enclose the drawers, reducing the amount of air circulation in the bed that could introduce dust or other particulate matter into the drawers.
In an effort to maximize storage capacity and eliminate wasted space, Decked has introduced a “Super Drawer” to replace the two asymmetrical drawers previously offered, reducing the system’s payload requirement to 1,000 pounds for midsize trucks. This super drawer spans from wheel well to wheel well, delivering 30 percent more storage capacity than previous versions. It can also be reconfigured into a large sliding tray by removing the drawer sides for improved access and customization with Decked’s line of D-co cases. Drawer extension has also been improved, with a 3-inch extension gain in 5-foot beds and 8 inches in 6-foot beds.
Similar changes have been made in the midsize system, where the Ammo Can corner bins have been replaced by pass-throughs on each outbound side, reaching from the tailgate to the wheel well, providing additional storage options. Addressing user concerns about the system covering bed tie-downs, Decked has integrated topside cargo tie-downs into the deck’s outbound edge. These tie-downs feature eight locations (four per side) with a D-ring tie-down system, providing a 400-pound load rating. Installation remains drill-free in nearly all fitments, utilizing factory bed tie-downs.
Like the full-size update, Decked has improved protection from the outside environment in the midsize system, with curbside and drawer-side closeout panels and an enhanced drawer face seal against the elements.
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