Cooler Boxes in the Bed?

spencer_hong · 03-04-2008, 10:43 PM

Does anyone know where I can find cooler boxes to install in the bed for drinks? My bud has a Chevy Avalance that has built in coolers, he can keep beers and what not in there. I thought it was a great idea, wanted to see if I could find some to install in the bed on the sides.

Any thoughts?

Janster · 03-04-2008, 11:11 PM

Are you talking about a *refrigerated unit*? Or a plain old cooler?

Refrigerated coolers are neat but 'good' ones are pretty expensive. And - you're better off not mounting it to the bed and having it portable to carry it anywhere with you.

nd · 03-05-2008, 06:37 AM

yeah, i agree with Janster. i just throw a nice big cooler up against my tailgate and strap it down i through its handles with ratchet straps through the D rings. it stays where its suppose to and i can move it anytime. although i do like the idea of having a built in cooler, its not worth the hassle to put one in unless it came from teh factory that way

chris L · 03-05-2008, 12:40 PM

I use a 128 quart marine cooler . this way I can remove it for parties not near my truck and strap it down for traveling . I also use one for fishing its a 92 quart . I like being able to remove it and use else where .

sawdust · 03-05-2008, 09:34 PM

It's an ice chest, not a cooler! We've been though this before, people.

gdawg25 · 03-05-2008, 09:39 PM

I'm cooler. Cooler than everybody on here.

nd · 03-06-2008, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sawdust

It's an ice chest, not a cooler! We've been though this before, people.

dont start that again!

danusa · 03-06-2008, 07:36 AM

How do you reach a beer? When you are driving alone.

WildcaTaco · 03-06-2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danusa

How do you reach a beer? When you are driving alone.

nd · 03-06-2008, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildcaTaco

nice

danusa · 03-06-2008, 11:45 AM

Roger that.

Demoncleaner · 03-06-2008, 12:21 PM

I just add cans to the storage boxes in the bed and pack snow. Can get about 5 in the big one, 2 or 3 in the smaller one, and 2 in each cutout above the wheelwell. Works good when just need a few for a job or a post (fill in activity) refreshment.

Summer, or a party, just grab a cooler.

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chris L Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4257 Gender: Male Posts: 51 06 taco dbl cab , debadged 4x4 trd off road 2006 Double Cab Automatic	I use a 128 quart marine cooler . this way I can remove it for parties not near my truck and strap it down for traveling . I also use one for fishing its a 92 quart . I like being able to remove it and use else where .

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danusa Banned Joined: Sep 2007, #2637 Posts: 831	How do you reach a beer? When you are driving alone.

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danusa Banned Joined: Sep 2007, #2637 Posts: 831	Roger that.

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