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Old Jan 21, 2021 | 04:14 PM
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Tool Box/Storage Idea

I purchased a new 2020 F-150 back in November, and am trying to find a storage solution for tools, etc. The truck has an Extang Encore folding tonneau cover. The front panel can be opened separately, and is lockable. What I'd like is a box/tray that could be suspended beneath this front panel, while still allowing room for my ladder. Something similar to the Bakflip Bakbox (in hindsight, I should've bought the Bakflip cover.) Thinking it could be suspended using the boxlink mounting holes. Something like this:



I could cobble something together out of angle iron & plywood, but was wondering if there was a better solution out there that I haven't been able to find. Anyone have a suggestion?

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Old Jan 21, 2021 | 04:21 PM
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Would a crossover tool box for a ranger work? It might be narrow enough to still open and you can put legs on each side pretty easy. That is a rather small space though.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2021 | 04:30 PM
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Would a crossover tool box for a ranger work? It might be narrow enough to still open and you can put legs on each side pretty easy. That is a rather small space though.
Thanks for the suggestion, but I think those area all going to be too wide and too deep. The dimensions I'm after are roughly 58" across x 12" deep x 16" wide.
 
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I've got no personal experience with this but I've seen ads for it, might be close to what you're looking for.

https://truxedo.com/tonneaumate
 
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Old Jan 21, 2021 | 07:17 PM
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Something like this?

https://bakindustries.com/bakbox2-utility-storage-box
 
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Old Jan 21, 2021 | 07:37 PM
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I've got no personal experience with this but I've seen ads for it, might be close to what you're looking for.

https://truxedo.com/tonneaumate
That might be the ticket! Thanks!
 
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Exactly like that, but I think it only works with their rail system. Thanks for the suggestion.
 
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That might be the ticket! Thanks!
No problem! If you end up getting it, I’d be curious to hear what you think.
 
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No problem! If you end up getting it, I’d be curious to hear what you think.
Make that two of us! I have the Extang Exceed and I really like it, not sure if this will work but something to look into.
 
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