For many of us, the car is an extension of our homes, so keeping it tidy and organized is very important, especially if you own a pickup truck and use it for long road trips, in which case you would have to carry gear and supplies. If your vehicle seems to stay out of sorts despite your best efforts to keep it organized, US-based company Decked has a neat solution for your woes - a modular storage system that seamlessly integrates inside your truck's bed.
Pickup trucks are wildly popular in the States, and people are buying them in droves, drawn by their ruggedness and high towing capacity and payload. They have been traditionally perceived as capable workhorses, but modern models offer almost the same level of luxury as every other car, and the arrival of electric pickups like the Ram 1500 REV and Ford F-150 Lightning, along with the growing list of zero-emission models that are in development from names like Chevy and Tesla, keep things exciting.
Both those who use their pickup trucks as their daily driver and owners who need them for work or hauling stuff need a truck bed storage solution. Regardless of the truck's configuration, adding storage capability maximizes the available bed space. And this is exactly what Decked's versatile Drawer System does.
The Ohio-based manufacturer offers a heavy-duty and intuitive platform with full bed-length drawers and side access pass-throughs to the wheel wells. It's a customizable storage solution that significantly increases the utility of your truck bed.
The Drawer System comes with a tough top cover that ensures your gear, tools, and supplies aren't exposed to the elements during travel. Moreover, it is sturdy enough to support various types of payloads. The entire system is made of high-impact resistant polymer resin co-molded to a steel subframe, with the supported payload depending on the size of the vehicle. For full-size trucks, it can handle a load of up to 2,000 pounds, while for mid-size trucks, up to 1,000 pounds.
Photo: Decked
As for the drawers themselves, the company says each can handle 200 pounds of whatever you need to load in there and are custom fit to your make/model pickup. They are also light in weight so that the system does not impact your truck's payload capacity.
Moreover, the entire platform is weatherproof and resistant to UV rays and high temperatures even without a camper shell, so you can rest assured the contents won't be compromised.
When the vehicle's tailgate is locked, the drawers are inaccessible, and for added peace of mind, you can also integrate a keyed lockset for extra security.
Besides the full-width drawers, Decked also offers a wide range of accessories to help you keep your stuff organized, including toolboxes, dividers, stash bins, traction mats, D-ring tie-downs, and more. A series of accessories made of high-impact polymer are also included with the purchase of the Drawer System.
As for the installation, the company says it takes about two hours to install the Drawer System, which is designed and engineered to utilize the truck's tie-downs in the case of full-size trucks. Only some mid-size trucks and vans may require some drilling on the cab side. Regardless of the make, model, and year of your vehicle, Decked's Drawer System is available for $1,599.99.
After spending a few years as a copy editor, Ancuta decided to put down the eraser and pick up the writer's pencil. Her favorites subjects are unusual car designs, travel trailers and everything related to the great outdoors. Full profile
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