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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 09:02 AM
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5th Wheel box

Does anyone have a 5th wheel box --- box between the hitch and tailgate -- they would recommend. DW wants me to get the tool box out of the back seat when the F450 comes in.

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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 10:18 AM
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Between the hitch and tailgate? Haven't seen one of those. Don't you mean between the cab and hitch?
 
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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 10:31 AM
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I've seen what you mean...low lying tool box just inside the tailgate. Some have a "pass through" cut out section so you don't have to jack your fiver real high when hitching/unhitching. Have also seen the little rear corner tool boxes. Never used them because I thought it's just too much temptation for thieves to slide out of my truck and into theirs. I guess you could bolt the box to the bed. My bare necessity tools are in a little box under the rear seat and the serious tools are out of the way in the camper.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 11:00 AM
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I've seen what you mean...low lying tool box just inside the tailgate. Some have a "pass through" cut out section so you don't have to jack your fiver real high when hitching/unhitching. Have also seen the little rear corner tool boxes. Never used them because I thought it's just too much temptation for thieves to slide out of my truck and into theirs. I guess you could bolt the box to the bed. My bare necessity tools are in a little box under the rear seat and the serious tools are out of the way in the camper.
65Ford --- You got it. Im just hoping their are a few folks out there who might have one.

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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 11:28 AM
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I have 1 and I love it. Only disadvantage is with my particular box is it doesn't open all the way when hooked up to the 5er (its just a low profile chest box bolted to the bed). I bought it used on CL not sure of the brand I will look and see if I can find any markings on it.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 01:19 PM
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I have recently put an "Undercover swing box" in my bed, I was fed up with keeping "stuff" in a storage box at the front of the bed which is a pain to access. It leaves plenty of room in the bed & is lockable.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Shovelheadrob
I have recently put an "Undercover swing box" in my bed, I was fed up with keeping "stuff" in a storage box at the front of the bed which is a pain to access. It leaves plenty of room in the bed & is lockable.
Do you have a picture of that box.

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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 02:55 PM
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Sorry for the picture quality it's dark here in the UK.
 
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I like this one but I need to do some measuring to see if my Retrax cover will clear.




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Old Sep 9, 2016 | 05:59 PM
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What's the price on that unit.? I'm not afraid to bolt it to my bed and something like that might be nice.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 05:42 PM
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What's the price on that unit.? I'm not afraid to bolt it to my bed and something like that might be nice.
$546. Here is the link:

Westin Automotive - Brute Goose Neck Tailgate Tool Box (Fifth Wheel)

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Okee doke. Thanks Bigdon68.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2016 | 10:27 PM
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Nice box Don but it does not give dimensions
 
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here is what I have
 
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I like this one but I need to do some measuring to see if my Retrax cover will clear.




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I've never paid attention when I had to jack knife the trailer in to a spot but would that interfere with the unhooking and driving away. Possible hitting the box.
 
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