Review/ Install of an Artec Ind. Quart Crate

Thought I would do a write up of one of my favorite additions so far. I wanted to start by saying the reason why I was interested in a piece of gear, was I countlessly spilled oil and fluids in my tool box all over my tools and I was sick of it. Did some research for a product that was self contained, tough and organized (I'm a little OCD). I came across the Artec Industries Ultimate Trail Quart Crate. A couple weeks ago I got this bad boy in the mail and immediately went to ace hardware to pick up some stainless self tapping sheet metal screws. Found the right spot in the bed of my truck, made a few measurements and screwed it down. Unsure of where I wanted it's final location I only put 2 screws in it. Surprisingly enough the day after I went out wheeling and it didn't budge. Went through a lot of washboard and bumpy roads, I was expecting the screws not hold but sure enough they did. I do think once I find it's permanent home in the bed I will just drill 4 holes and use stainless bolts with lock nuts.The one thing I wasn't sure about was if it would rust or not, being it came uncoated. After a light rain one night I noticed a few light surface rust spots on the quart crate. I decided to pull it off and take it to get powder coated. Figured I like it so much why not get it finished the right way instead of just rattle canning it. Couldn't be happier with this thing. I keep 4 quarts of motor oil, 1 quart of power steering fluid, 1 quart of chain saw blade oil, 1 quart of brake fluid, 1 quart of gear oil, a gallon of anti-freeze and a very carefully placed chainsaw 2 stroke mix. I've been getting tons of questions and compliments on this thing in the few short weeks i've had it, including a few of my buddies who work at All-Pro Offroad. My experience with the company has been nothing but outstanding, super friendly and informational about their products. Check them out.


http://www.artecindustries.com/Ultimate-Trail-Quart-Crate--6-qts-brake-gear-coolant_p_166.html





Temporary mounting hardware.




First installed (Un-coated)







All loaded down.

 

Cool! Their battery cages are nice too.

 

Ya they are! I'll probably get one when I do a duel battery system in my rig.