Storage Solution for Truck

JSJJ388

JSJJ388

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HAMPTONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
I finally got my Dakota back on the road, but it seems I overlooked a slight problem... My gear bag for the FD takes up most of the bench seat. I need a secure way to store it. That stuff aint cheap, so I need something that somebody cant just take off with. Am I pretty much stuck with a camper shell? Or is there another option? Needs to be pretty water tight as well. Ive already had one cheap tool box stolen out of the truck several years ago, and that cant happen. Im not afraid to drill through the bed if needed.
 
I assume it is too large for a swingcase. I have one in my truck and it's great for straps/hitches/tools and all the smaller miscellaneous crap I don't want rolling around the bed. Next option would be Decked or a similar bottom of the bed drawer system.
 
awheelterd said:
Leave the gear at the fd where it belongs and ride a fire truck to calls? No one likes the perpetual pov responder.
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Our SOP is to respond POV, as is all our local depts. Trucks only have 2 seats, which wouldnt be much of a turnout on a working fire.

Now, I am all for ordering our new trucks custom cab, but I aint holding my breath.
 
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RatLabGuy said:
Why not get a locking bed box?
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Thats what Im looking for. Just looking for what some good ones are.

jeepinmatt said:
I assume it is too large for a swingcase. I have one in my truck and it's great for straps/hitches/tools and all the smaller miscellaneous crap I don't want rolling around the bed. Next option would be Decked or a similar bottom of the bed drawer system.
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Yea, way too big. Looking at a 35 gal action packer and bolt it to the bed with steel plates both sides.
 
I would get on craigslist or marketplace and find a cheap chest style truck tool box and bolt it to the bed floor before I got an action packer and tried to secure it. And I'm sure this doesn't need to be said but I'm saying it anyway: make sure your gear is CLEAN and DRY before storing it in the tool box.

Duane
 
JSJJ388 said:
Our SOP is to respond POV, as is all our local depts. Trucks only have 2 seats, which wouldnt be much of a turnout on a working fire.

Now, I am all for ordering our new trucks custom cab, but I aint holding my breath.
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Who drives the trucks then?

Yall gonna look mighty silly one day when you're all standing there with your dicks in your hands cause nobody remembered to bring a fire truck!
 
awheelterd said:
Who drives the trucks then?

Yall gonna look mighty silly one day when you're all standing there with your dicks in your hands cause nobody remembered to bring a fire truck!
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We have certified driver/operators (I'm working on mine) who are signed off to drive. Its definitely not the best system, but not a lot I can do about it. Our first out engine is coming up on its 20 years, so I'm really hoping we can change things.
 
JSJJ388 said:
We have certified driver/operators (I'm working on mine) who are signed off to drive. Its definitely not the best system, but not a lot I can do about it. Our first out engine is coming up on its 20 years, so I'm really hoping we can change things.
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Engineer sucks. You don't get to play in the fire because you're babysitting the damn truck. The advantage though is on the cold rainy nights I stayin the truck!
 
Don't mind @awheelterd, it wasn't that long ago when his local departments operated the same way ;). Just wait until y'all quit voting for positions, you'll really think you're in high cotton then!

Duane
 
GotWood said:
Engineer sucks. You don't get to play in the fire because you're babysitting the damn truck. The advantage though is on the cold rainy nights I stayin the truck!
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It's the best job in the fire service, especially if you go career.

Duane
 
GotWood said:
Engineer sucks. You don't get to play in the fire because you're babysitting the damn truck. The advantage though is on the cold rainy nights I stayin the truck!
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I am shooting for engineer. I love playing in the fire, but I also love the challenge of running a pump. I've already got my EVD, now I need a pumps class. My mentor is one of our engineers.
 
Another good option is one of the folding or rolling tonneau covers. I have a BAK Revolver on my truck and I really like it. Its not 100% dry, but I'd say about 97-98%. The rear corners let in a little bit of water around the tailgate. This idea is only useful if you have a lockable tailgate though. One big advantage is that you don't have a huge box taking up your bed if you need to put something in there.
 
Get a car, they have these things called trunks.....
 
Joel I have a black (surprise) aluminum truck toolbox from tractor supply for a full size truck I'm not using. I had it on the tongue of my trailer but the outriggers on my truck camper hit it.
It locks. I have a key. But a crackhead could Jimmy it open with a good bump. If you want it, help me pull it out of the top shelf of my conex and its yours
 
benmack1 said:
Get a car, they have these things called trunks.....
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Had one, it died. Will probably get another but not in the budget right now. I need a truck, and right now we cant afford another car. Plus, the quiet engine and no wind noise is just boring. I like all the rattling and clanking and racket my old straight piped piece-o-junk makes!
 
CasterTroy said:
Joel I have a black (surprise) aluminum truck toolbox from tractor supply for a full size truck I'm not using. I had it on the tongue of my trailer but the outriggers on my truck camper hit it.
It locks. I have a key. But a crackhead could Jimmy it open with a good bump. If you want it, help me pull it out of the top shelf of my conex and its yours
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