Thinking about a tool box

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  1. 86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    Well, my Volvo 780 probably has more room than any other tractor but I still want more. I'm looking for a place to store my tools, straps and battery powered blower I use to clean out the trailer and to just free up some room in my side storage doors. It's pretty full in there because I have two 5 gallon water tanks. Also, I want to stock a few filters and small parts. I do not like to be unprepared on the road.

    I'm thinking of one of these on the frame just in front of the catwalk.

    Northern Tool + Equipment Flush Mount Gloss Black Truck Tool Box —Aluminum, 60.5in. | Northern Tool + Equipment

    I can't find a better deal for the price. What am I not thinking of? I have never had to move my 5th wheel forward enough to where the trailer might hit it. I'm guessing the cabinets that flatbed guys run are much more expensive but I don't know where to find them anyway. I'd love to know what some of you have come up with.

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    Watching bc my hand straps and extra 4" straps are currently strapped inside my ladder on my deck... using a good 2'.
     
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    Was thinking about getting these if I put a toolbox off the frame.

    I currently have a Tractor Supply fiberglass box mounted on the catwalk behind my Pinnacle where I store my tire chains, bungees etc. It works good enough, and keeps everything dry, but it isn't big enough.
     
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    Those are very light weight. They will do the job keeping your gear stored and dry
    K & W manufacturing supplies a variety of sizes and priced right.
    They supplied me a 44” box
    You may want to consider one with a stepped lid so back of box can be flush with cab
     

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    Like this one. Very cool. I hadn't considered that. May give them a call.
     
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    Two tractors and a trailer.......all with more than one box installed
     
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    Top one Mounts behind cab across frame rails.....
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