I keep 150lbs +/- of tools under the bunk.
The truck has the 3 batteries under the passenger seat.
No refrigerator or microwave or stuff. Coffin box sleeper.
The batteries are what I had in mind.
Just wonder if the tools are too much for the cab suspension
Too much weight in the cab? I carry lots of tools with me.
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by JenJo Express, Jun 28, 2026.
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are you the mechanic? is this your truck?
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As long as you aren't 450 lbs.,
, should be okay. I used to carry everything I needed for an in-frame major in a box behind the sleeper, but today, I don't really see the need for tools at all.
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It is my truck, and a shade tree mechanic. There are places that go that you can wait 4 to 6 hours for a tire repair or mechanic to show up. Not to mention the cost associated with them having to travel so far. I've seen owner operators getting nickel and dying to death by small stuff they can't fix themselvesW923, Rideandrepair, Oldman83 and 4 others Thank this.
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I've had the need for tools. Sometimes cell service is tough to get.
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If you look carefully, you will see quite a few teams weighing over 600-700 lbs. Your tools are fine.
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good on you mate. I am one of those who waited 3hrs to have a $550 mounded heater hose fitted that cost me $1000 after call out and return to base was calculated. Its also why the penny has finally dropped to buy different more simple truck, and will be chucking some basics and tools in the back.bentstrider83, W923, Rideandrepair and 3 others Thank this.
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I was just waiting for someone to say that. I know I carry 3 to 400 pounds of tools and tire tools and different things. I do not wait for a tire truck. I carry a spare and I have all the tools to fix it. of course a lot of that goes into side boxes and chain cabinet.W923, Rideandrepair, OLDSKOOLERnWV and 8 others Thank this.
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