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Truck/SUV Drawer Buyer’s Guide

/ May 2nd, 2017

No matter how much we try to trim down our kits, more and more gear continues to find its way into the back of our rigs. As these items continue to pile up, it becomes increasingly difficult to locate specific items amongst the mountain of countless duffels, tool rolls, and pelican cases—not to mention the difficulty in securing all of these items safely in place. The best way we have found to organize and safely store our payloads has been with the use of a proper drawer system. Storage solutions can range from an inexpensive DIY arrangement to the exotic, costing in excess of $5,000 in many cases. Below, you will find an alphabetical list of some of the most popular drawer systems on the market, guaranteed to fit any budget. There are two categories: truck, and SUV. Of course, many of the storage solutions found below will fit a plethora of different rigs which is why the dimensions are listed, rather than specific applications.  

 

Things to consider

  1. Construction and materials: The materials that make up this list range from HDPE to plywood. Some are weatherproof (such as Decked) yet many are only weather resistant (such as Tuffy Security Products). The majority of these drawer systems are intended to live out their lives in either the back of an SUV or in the bed of a truck, under a cap or tonneau cover (such as A.R.E.).
  2. Weather stripping and seals: Many of the provided drawer systems are intended to live in the elements, however, not all are completely sealed. Some claim to keep water and dust from entering the drawers and covering your gear, while others do a moderate job of sealing out the elements.
  3. Securing things: Any drawer system on this list should suffice to secure and store most payloads. However, it is also just as important, if not more so, to secure the drawer system in place. Make sure that the drawer system that you choose can be secured in your specific application. As I stated above, many drawers will fit many vehicles, but it is ultimately your responsibility to ensure the mounting points in your vehicle are up to the task

 

Drawer Systems For Trucks

BetterBuilt

BetterBuilt half width truck drawer

  • Application: truck  
  • Part number or model: n/a
  • Materials: aluminum
  • Dimensions: 23”W x 55”L x 10 ½”H
  • Lockable chrome handle
  • Heavy-duty, double-sided carpet/rubber mat
  • Silver powdercoat
  • Smooth finished edges
  • Price: $682

Brute HD

BedSafe HBS338

Price:

$870 – $1491 

Features:

Single drawer

One to four compartments depending on model

Single handle

One push button lock

500 lbs top load rating

350 lbs drawer load rating

9-16 dividers depending on model

Materials:

Aluminum

Dimensions:

20″W x 9.5″H x 48″L  up to  40”W x 12”H x 48”L

Application: Truck  

Part number or model: BedSafe

More information and pictures can be found here.

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CargoEase  

CargoEase drawers in truck open

  • Application: truck
  • Part number or model: cargo lockers, truck  
  • Materials: Aluminum
  • 2,000 lbs top load capacity
  • 600 lb each, drawer load capacity
  • 80% extension
  • Aluminum frame; composite deck construction
  • 9” or 12” drawer depths available
  • Turn key dual latching locking system
  • 1 long, 1 wide drawer divider standard
  • Stain and mildew resistant felt-lined drawers
  • Size and price varies greatly depending on application and options
  • Price: $2,000 and up 

Decked

Decked GIF

 

  • Application: truck
  • Part number or model: Decked
  • Materials: HDPE construction with galvanized steel tubing reinforcement
  • Optional D-box storage box system
  • 2,000-lb payload capacity
  • 200-lb drawer capacity
  • Lockable
  • Large cast aluminum pull handles
  • Integrated bottle opener
  • Easy close drawers
  • Easy removal
  • No-drill installation
  • Stainless hardware
  • Weatherproof
  • Made in America
  • Price: $1,100 and up 

FleetWest  

Load N Go drawer alternative image

  • Application: truck  
  • Part number or model: Load ‘N’ Go Tradesman
  • Materials: 14-gauge A-60 Jet-Kote steel compartments, 16-gauge galvanized dividers
  • Bedlined outer coating
  • Stainless steel T-handles
  • Dimensions: 48”W x 75.5 -95”L x 12”H
  • 2,000-lb top load capacity
  • 1,000 lb capacity drawer
  • 70% extension drawer
  • Double locking capability (cylinder and padlock)
  • Fits ½-, ¾-, and 1-ton pickup trucks
  • Price: $2,200 and up 

Jobox

JOBOX 668980

  • Application: truck
  • Part number or model: 668980
  • Dimensions: 48” W x 13” H x 48” L
  • 12-gauge steel chassis
  • 14-gauge steel drawer construction
  • Customizable drawers with movable dividers
  • Price: $1,300

TruckVault (Photo: Sean Jennings)

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  • Application: truck
  • Part number or model: TruckVault
  • Materials: steel
  • Dimensions: 48”W x 5.5’/6.5’/8’L x 6 ⅛”H
  • Multiple locking options including keyless entry
  • Full-length drawers
  • Available in half width (one side of bed only)
  • Flame tested to 700°F
  • Water and dustproof
  • Four carpet colors available: black, cinder, grey, beige
  • Removable drawer dividers
  • Seven drawer face finish options: black comp, oak, walnut, white maple, mahogany, cherry, zebrawood
  • Options include: rubber mat, drawer foam, steel shroud, armor coating, cargoglide, technology platform, bumper chute, table extension, tie- down rails, in-drawer lighting
  • Price: $3,300 -$3,700

Tuffy Security   

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  • Application: truck
  • Part number or model:
  • Materials: tab-loc welded 16-gauge steel
  • Dimensions: 47 ¾”W x 6.5”L x 10”H
  • ¼-in steel Pry-Guard II locking system
  • 10 tumbler double bitted security key with built-in weather seals
  • Weather resistant
  • Powder coat finish
  • Bottom mount roller bearing slides for space savings
  • ⅛” and 16-gauge welded top supports
  • 2,000-lb top load capacity
  • 400-lb drawer capacity
  • Grade 8 mounting hardware included
  • One support divider per drawer included
  • Price: $2,000 and up 

ARE PickupVault   

ARE drawer in truck

  • Application: truck  
  • Part number or model:
  • Materials: ⅝” MDO, polypropylene exterior
  • Dimensions: 39-48”W x 46-94”L x 5 ⅝”H drawer depth
  • 2,000-lb top load capacity
  • Adjustable tie-down system
  • Side compartments
  • Dual drawers
  • Bulb seal and folding compression lock
  • No-drill installation
  • Dark grey polypropylene exterior finish
  • Adjustable tie-down system
  • Side compartment storage
  • Two adjustable horizontal and two adjustable vertical dividers included
  • Full-length extend drawers
  • Price: $2,500 -$2,800 

Truck-Tool-Box

Truck-Tool-Box in truck

 

  • Application: truck  
  • Part number or model: BB66
  • Materials: ⅛-in thick aluminum diamond plate
  • Dimensions: 48”W x 65 -95”L x 10 11/16”H (custom sizes available)
  • 1,000-lb top load capacity
  • 250-lb drawer load capacity
  • Teflon glides under drawer
  • Optional divider kits
  • Weather tight with neoprene gasket
  • Price: $1,500 and up 

Westin Brute Bed Safe

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  • Application: truck  
  • Part number or model:
  • Materials: 0.100” aluminum chassis, 0.125” aluminum drawer, 3/16” base
  • Dimensions: 3 sizes available with two different drawer configurations.
  • Dimensions: 24” and 48”W x 20 -40”L x 9 ½” -12”H
  • Heavy duty roller drawers
  • 500-lb top load rating
  • 350-lb drawer rating
  • Water resistant (rain gutter to keep water out)
  • Movable dividers
  • One touch safety plunger latch
  • Limited lifetime warranty
  • Price: $996 and up

 

Drawer Systems (SUV):

 

ARB   

ARBDrawerSystem200Series057

  • Application: SUV/truck
  • Part number or model:
  • Materials: structural ply top, stainless steel drawer runners
  • Dimensions: 19.08 -21.06”W x 29.33 -53.55”L x 5.51 -11.02”H
  • Roller drawers
  • 220-lb drawer load rating
  • 165-lb roller floor rating
  • Self-locking anti-roll back system
  • Hard wearing plastic trim
  • Commercial UV stable carpet
  • Drawer and trays lined with OE automotive carpet
  • Key lockable slam shut drawer handles
  • Countless options for customization
  • 11 different modules available
  • Price: $618 and up 

AT Overland

AT overland drawers closed in discovery

  • Application: SUV/truck
  • Part number or model: too many to list. Will build to suit.
  • Materials: available in birch or composite
  • Dimensions: items are built to order from ¾” material
  • CNC formed
  • Mounting hardware included
  • Price: $661 and up 

BetterBuilt

BetterBuilt wide drawer

  • Application: SUV/truck
  • Part number or model: full width drawer
  • Materials: aluminum
  • Dimensions: 37”W x 26”L x 10 ½”H
  • Lockable chrome handle
  • Heavy-duty double-sided carpet/rubber mat
  • Silver powdercoat
  • Smooth finished edges
  • Price: $584

EPI

EPI drawer in vehicle open

  • Application: SUV
  • Part number or model: Cargo Caddy
  • Materials: automotive grade plastic, ⅜” plywood insert
  • Dimensions: 23 ½”, 37 ¾”, 46”W x 29”, 33”, 55 ½”L x 6 ½”H
  • Optional carpet colors and dividers
  • Available in three sizes
  • Key lock
  • Removable dividers
  • Preassembled
  • Price: $444 and up 

Front Runner

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  • Application: SUV
  • Part number or model: NA
  • Materials: aluminum subframe, powder coated steel bins/frame
  • Dimensions: too many to list
  • 250-lb drawer load capacity
  • Mounting hardware included
  • High-strength bearing slides
  • Nearly 100% full drawer extension
  • Lockable
  • Cargo attachment channels
  • UV-resistant nylon pile carpet
  • Optional steel dividers
  • Also available as drawer system with proprietary Cub Pack box system
  • Price: $591 and up 

GooseGear    GooseGear drawer only closed

  • Application: SUV/truck  
  • Part number or model: too many to list. Will build to suit.
  • Materials: Baltic birch 11 ply
  • Dimensions: items are built to order
  • Dimensions as pictured: 23 9/16”W x 27”L x 16”H
  • CNC-formed panels with aluminum extrusions
  • Locking compression latches
  • 350-lb full extension drawer (as pictured)
  • Price: $1,320 (as pictured) 

KargoMaster

KargoMaster 3 drawer in vehicleKargoMaster 3 drawer only

 

 

  • Application: large SUV/standard truck  
  • Part number or model:
  • Materials: 18-gauge steel drawers
  • Dimensions: 14”W x 56”L x 25”H
  • 52” Drawer extension
  • 1, 11” deep drawer; 2, 5” deep drawers
  • 4 adjustable drawer dividers per drawer
  • Automatic stop keeps drawers from closing on inclines
  • Lockable
  • 250-lb drawer load capacity
  • Price: $960 and up 

Trekboxx   

Trekboxx in vehicle open

  • Application: SUV
  • Part number or model: vehicle specific
  • Materials: baltic birch ply, LINE-X coating
  • Dimensions: vehicle specific
  • Lock in, lock out Accuride drawer slides
  • Optional phenolic work surface on top of open drawers
  • UV stable LINE-X coating on all surfaces
  • Options include wing kits, top mount storage racks, and sleeping platforms
  • Price: $1,000 and up 

MobileStrong    

MobileStrong rubber top drawer only

  • Application: SUV
  • Part number or model: MS1
  • Materials: steel
  • Dimensions: varies, for short, medium, and full-length SUV
  • Secure drawers with key locks, six solutions available
  • Compression T-Locks
  • Carpeted top surface
  • Carpeted drawer liner
  • 4 stainless steel D-rings on top of unit
  • Composite outer shell
  • Lightweight
  • Made in the USA
  • Overall Dimensions: 45 ¾” W x 57 ¾” L x 11 ¼” H
  • Internal Dimensions: 20 ⅝” W x 55” L x 7 ¼” H
  • Weight: 141 lbs
  • Price: $1,499 

TruckVault

TruckVault Magnum Stacked Drawers

  • Application: SUV  
  • Part number or model: Magnum (standard or tall height options)
  • Materials: steel
  • Dimensions: 34”-39”W x 30”L x 6 ⅛” -10 ⅛”H
  • Available in either single or dual drawer configuration
  • 1,000-lb top load capacity
  • Approximate weight: 180 -250 lbs
  • Optional dividers
  • Water and dustproof
  • Price: $1,500 and up 

TuffySecurity

TuffySecurity drawer only JKUTuffySecurity FJ with wings drawer only
  • Application: SUV storage
  • Part number or model: 058 and 145
  • Materials: welded steel construction
  • Dimensions:  35 3/8″W x 30″L x 8″H (Part no. 058); 56 ¾” x 28 ⅛”L x 13 ½”H (Part no. 145)
  • ¼” steel Pry-Guard II locking system
  • 10 tumbler double bitted security key with built in weather seals
  • Grade 8 hardware included
  • Price: $500 and up (Part no. 058), $600 and up (Part no. 145) 

Weatherguard

Weatherguard drawer only

  • Application: SUV
  • Part number or model: PackRat 301-3
  • Materials: 14-gauge steel chassis, 12-gauge steel skids
  • Dimensions: 30”W x 12 ½”H x 24”L
  • 750-lb top load capacity
  • 425-lb drawer load rating
  • Anti-skid strips on top
  • One-touch latch assembly
  • Brite White ARMOR-TUF Powder Coat finish
  • Limited lifetime warranty
  • Lockable
  • Price: $770 and up 

Companies Overseas:

 

Kincrome   

Kincrome drawer in vehicle

  • Application: SUV/truck  
  • Part number or model: 51550 (single drawer), 52000 (dual drawer)
  • Materials: 1.5-mm stainless steel frame, steel side panels, zinc coating
  • Dimensions: 20 ½”W x 37 ½”L x 9.6”H (single), 37 ½”W x 39 ⅛”L x 9.6”H (dual)
  • 220-lb drawer load capacity
  • Marine carpet throughout
  • HD lockable handles
  • Mounting hardware included
  • Fully assembled
  • Price: AUS $1,022 (single), $1,398 (dual) 

OffRoad Systems  

OffRoad Systems in truck

  • Application: SUV/truck  
  • Part number or model:
  • Materials: galvanized steel and aluminum
  • Dimensions:
  • CNC formed
  • Waterproof plywood
  • Marine grade carpet
  • Multiple options available including: cargo barrier shelf, drawer dividers, double runners for increased drawer capacity (+150 kg)
  • Price: AUS $1,590 and up 

Outback Touring Solutions  

Outback Touring Solutions 200 series open drawer in truck

  • Application: SUV/truck  
  • Part number or model: build to suit
  • Materials: aluminum
  • Dimensions: build to suit
  • Teflon runners
  • Alloy protection strip
  • Lockable stainless handles
  • Lightweight
  • Fully lined in HD carpet
  • Price: AUS $735 and up 

Titan

Titan drawer only

  • Application: SUV/Truck
  • Part number or model: too many to list
  • Materials: galvanized steel
  • Dimensions: varies based on application
  • Marine grade carpet inside and out
  • Double roller bearing drawers
  • Integrated fridge slide
  • Modular design
  • Price: AUS $650 and up

Lead photo: Sean Jennings

For 8 years, Brandon cut his teeth building and maintaining high-end Porsche race cars for Autometrics Motorsports, provided track support for NASA, PCA, American Le Mans and Grand-Am events, and competed at PCA-sanctioned autocrosses. During this time, he worked as a mechanic and tire changer at prestigious races such as the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, and helped AMS achieve third place overall in the NASCAR-owned, Grand-Am racing series—the highest of any independent team at that time. For the past 9 years, the skills acquired from his racing background have been directed toward planning and modifying vehicles for overland travel, and organizing trips. When he isn’t traveling, Brandon can be found seeking zen in his workshop or planning his next outdoor adventure.