In 2024, Decked rolled out a redesigned version of their vaunted pickup truck drawer system. This was big news since many thousands of happy customers and industry experts had generally agreed that the original Decked drawers were among the best storage systems available. Made from tough HDPE composites with steel hardware and components, Decked drawer systems are waterproof, highly dust resistant, and lockable, and there is a huge range of accessories to make them as functional as possible for whatever your needs might be. However, good companies don’t rest on their laurels, and we were interested in seeing just how the version 2.0 Decked drawers compared to the old model.
First, a brief rundown of some of the significant changes Decked added to its redesign. Last year, Graeme Bell wrote an extensive breakdown of all the updates, but some to highlight again here include new drawer profiles, beefed-up carrying capacities, better bulwarks against dust intrusion, and pass-throughs along the outsides of the drawers that are accessible from above. Specifically, Decked changed the drawer shape from trapezoidal to square to maximize storage room and improve the modularity of the many accessories Decked offers. This also helps eliminate wasted space. The drawers feature extended openings over the old system, making it easier to access items in the back reaches, and they now hold up to 220 pounds. New cab-side and drawer-side panels reduce air circulation and turbulence, keeping dust ingress to a minimum. Elimination of the old “Ammo Can” side storage units leaves an uninterrupted space on either side of the drawers for stashing longer items like fishing poles or camp chairs and allows easy access to AC power outlets that so many newer trucks have. There are now more options for tie-down points along the top deck.
Perhaps the biggest change is the option to choose a single “Super Drawer,” which replaces the standard two-drawer setup. This single drawer increases the storage capacity by 30 percent and can operate as a sliding tray by removing the drawer sides. What hasn’t changed is, in the two-drawer configuration, the perfectly flat load surface that’s 100 percent weatherproof and can support up to 2,000 pounds (choosing the Super Drawer reduces payload up top to 1,000 pounds). The mounting process for the new drawers is much the same as the old ones—no drilling in the vast majority of applications, and mostly using the factory tie-down points in your truck’s bed.
We installed Decked’s new full-size pickup drawers in the old-school two-drawer configuration in the 6-foot bed of a 2010 Toyota Tundra CrewMax. Included with the system were four drop-in storage containers that offer some optional extra organization along the sides of the drawers. We were impressed by the smooth sliding action and positive locking when the drawers were pulled out and appreciated the extended reach for grabbing gear near the back of the drawers. Because the fit is universal, rather than tailored to specific makes and models, installation can be a little bit fiddly, but the payoffs in organizing gear are worth it. The best part may be that the starting price of the all-new Decked drawer systems is only $100 more than the old ones.
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