Perfect fit waterproof storage box for Maverick bed

[MrShadetree]

Good! Is it secure? From moving balancing

Turns out it’s not exactly a perfect fit. It moves back and forth because it’s not a snug fit.
Got to work on that.

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[EffNo50]

Turns out it’s not exactly a perfect fit. It moves back and forth because it’s not a snug fit.
Got to work on that.

Someone else mentioned strong magnets attached to the bottom. That would make it stay, yet be easily removed. If you didn't have the tonneau cover, I would look go with something more secure for both theft resistance and in case of an accident.

 

[MrShadetree]

Someone else mentioned strong magnets attached to the bottom. That would make it stay, yet be easily removed. If you didn't have the tonneau cover, I would look go with something more secure for both theft resistance and in case of an accident.

I was considering a bed mat to keep it from sliding back.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

Turns out it’s not exactly a perfect fit. It moves back and forth because it’s not a snug fit.
Got to work on that.

 

[Ranko Kohime]

I was considering a bed mat to keep it from sliding back.

I would be interested to know if that box will fit between the tailgate and the load bar shown in this picture. I use a 2 x 6 in that position at the moment, and my measurement has it as a tight fit, but again that seam…

 

[MrShadetree]

I would be interested to know if that box will fit between the tailgate and the load bar shown in this picture. I use a 2 x 6 in that position at the moment, and my measurement has it as a tight fit, but again that seam…

I don’t know. I can check when I get home next week.

 

[bighap]

Two options from Home Depot and Husky.

The 57 gallon tote fits between the inner fenders, with an inch or so to spare:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-5...in-Black-with-Red-Lid-999-57G-HUSKY/328027062

Flimsy, but I'm cheap.

This one is "water resistant" with a gasket:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-3...ng-Toolbox-with-Keyed-Lock-999-8200/332860425

Actually for all my cordless tools etc.

I just picked up a red lid one myself. Fits perfectly. Only about half an inch of wiggle left to right.

 

[HeyBales]

For slightly more permanent placement to stop movement.
You can insert a correct cut 2x4 in whatever bed slot is closest to where you want it.
Screw/bolt out thru the back or front of box into the 2x4 - or reverse that with bolt thru wood into container - with thumb spin nuts or quick release lever. I'd rather have those on other side of 2x4, with rubber grommets keeping it sealed decently on inside/outside of plastic. Use an extra nut between plastic & wood to just keep those in place.
Or just leave it attached as theft deterrent to easily taking it out - making it just a tad more annoying, especially with tonneau cover railing in place.

 

[graysonson]

First post/reply on the forum. Here are the bins/boxes/chests I'm looking at for secure and dry storage in my 2023 Maverick bed, at the campsite, and/or in the garage (so it wouldn't live in the truck bed full-time). Since I plan to take it in and out of the truck and will likely get a hard tonneau (finally giving in to my lady's requests as it adds security and keeps out the PNW drizzle), I'll probably just strap or bungee it in place when it's in the truck bed and not packed in with other stuff:

Tractor Supply - perfect size, cheap (good and bad)
Buyers Products - perfect size, cheap (good and bad)
Overland Vehicle Systems - a bit smaller, much heavier, good quality, decent price, too tall for tonneau cover
Eylar - even smaller, quality, as light as the cheap options, fairly expensive

I'm gonna start with a cheap storage option, and since the reviews for both the Tractor Supply and Buyers Products show that manufacturing and assembly are spotty, I'd rather see it in person before buying. There are Tractor Supply stores near me with theirs in stock and I can't find anywhere with the Buyers Products version in stock, so I'll start by seeing if I can find a local Tractor Supply version that looks good.

What do you think?

 

[Tall Hobbit]

First post/reply on the forum. Here are the bins/boxes/chests I'm looking at for secure and dry storage in my 2023 Maverick bed, at the campsite, and/or in the garage (so it wouldn't live in the truck bed full-time). Since I plan to take it in and out of the truck and will likely get a hard tonneau (finally giving in to my lady's requests as it adds security and keeps out the PNW drizzle), I'll probably just strap or bungee it in place when it's in the truck bed and not packed in with other stuff:

Tractor Supply - perfect size, cheap (good and bad)
Buyers Products - perfect size, cheap (good and bad)
Overland Vehicle Systems - a bit smaller, much heavier, good quality, decent price, too tall for tonneau cover
Eylar - even smaller, quality, as light as the cheap options, fairly expensive

I'm gonna start with a cheap storage option, and since the reviews for both the Tractor Supply and Buyers Products show that manufacturing and assembly are spotty, I'd rather see it in person before buying. There are Tractor Supply stores near me with theirs in stock and I can't find anywhere with the Buyers Products version in stock, so I'll start by seeing if I can find a local Tractor Supply version that looks good.

What do you think?

Hey, welcome @graysonson!

My impressions: all of the selections you gave seem too tall. Haven't yet got a tonneau cover, but I would be conservative and stick to 16" or less to guarantee clearance. Also if you were thinking of getting a solid one-piece cover, none exist it seems, probably due to the Maverick's unibody construction -i.e., the bed is attached to the bulkhead of the cab with no gap. You can peruse and monitor this thread for all the types of covers that are available -some hard, some soft, but none that come in seamless 1-piece. It's a bit daunting.

Finally, great googily-moogily, those are expensive! I hope whatever you choose works out for you, but those are pricey.

 

[graysonson]

Thanks for the advice, @Tall Hobbit! Sounds like I should get the tonneau cover first to see if any of these are even compatible. If they aren't, I'll probably go for one of the options in this thread (one of the Huskys; don't wanna have to remove the value-adding wheels on the Vevor).

TBH, I wouldn't have gone down the "rugged plastic bed bin" rabbit hole if I'd given into the idea of a hard tonneau cover before starting my search for a disaster-proof bin (big earthquakes and wildfires are my local risks) to store emergency supplies that could double as a rugged plastic weather-proof bed bin. Once I got to the "how to deter thieves" part of my bed bin search, the overwhelming feedback was "get a hard tonneau cover to keep thieves from seeing whether you're loaded and to deter/slow them down in instances where you're targeted". My lady was right; I should get a tonneau cover.

Once I have the tonneau cover, I'll probably restart the disaster-proof bin search without prioritizing making it double as secure, weather-proof storage for camping/excursions. And look separately for a camping bin that fits snug between the wheel wells that won't fall apart when loading and unloading while full of gear.

 

[Tall Hobbit]

Thanks for the advice, @Tall Hobbit! Sounds like I should get the tonneau cover first to see if any of these are even compatible. If they aren't, I'll probably go for one of the options in this thread (one of the Huskys; don't wanna have to remove the value-adding wheels on the Vevor).

TBH, I wouldn't have gone down the "rugged plastic bed bin" rabbit hole if I'd given into the idea of a hard tonneau cover before starting my search for a disaster-proof bin (big earthquakes and wildfires are my local risks) to store emergency supplies that could double as a rugged plastic weather-proof bed bin. Once I got to the "how to deter thieves" part of my bed bin search, the overwhelming feedback was "get a hard tonneau cover to keep thieves from seeing whether you're loaded and to deter/slow them down in instances where you're targeted". My lady was right; I should get a tonneau cover.

Once I have the tonneau cover, I'll probably restart the disaster-proof bin search without prioritizing making it double as secure, weather-proof storage for camping/excursions. And look separately for a camping bin that fits snug between the wheel wells that won't fall apart when loading and unloading while full of gear.

Thanks; I understand a bit better now why you were looking for such a high-quality bin. Probably better to invest more in the cover and less in the bin. Nothing is perfect, but some of the tonneaux are said to be quite secure, which would still leave enough for an adequately rugged bin.

 

[Ranko Kohime]

Since I last saw this thread, I replaced the steel toolboxes in my bed with these DeWalt tough system boxes, which do have rubber seals on them, though I’m not sure if they’re totally waterproof. Though I expect them to be a little better about keeping humidity away from the tools.

As for size under the tonneau cover, just about anything 20 inches and below is kosher, as you can see from my first picture. That is also with a bedliner, taking up a little bit of the height.

Second picture shows two medium tough system boxes with two smalls stacked on top and those latch together, so if I pull the top box, it drags the bottom box with it. In between them is a carrying case for my weigh safe hitch. These are held against the tailgate by a 2x6 in the divider slot immediately in front of the storage bin on the right and the electrical outlet on the left.

 

[graysonson]

Looks sharp @Ranko Kohime!

 

[lillriko]

thats pretty neat. nice fit. I seem to recall a previous thread from long ago where someone was wanting one shown in some ford marketing material that was a great fit but no

one could find out who made it.

Sorry,
Seen your profile pick and had to share. These are some cool fender badges sold on Etsy.

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