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Best underbed storage bins

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Taco Pat, May 25, 2021.

  1. May 25, 2021 at 11:19 AM
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    Taco Pat

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    I just re-worked the sleeping platform in the bed of my truck for an upcoming trip and am looking for storage bin options. It's a simple platform and I'm not looking to build a wooden drawer system. I've been all over google and the forum and can't find a bin very close to the dimensions I'm looking for.

    Does anyone have any bins they've used/know of that are around 52"L x 31"W x 9"H?

    Thanks in advance
     
  2. May 25, 2021 at 11:21 AM
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    TomHGZ

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  3. May 25, 2021 at 4:39 PM
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    Or, has anybody build a home-made lightweight, non-wood bin?

    Again, thanks in advance
     
  4. May 25, 2021 at 5:22 PM
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    The biggest bin I could find locally, Target, is a Hefty HiRise 63 quart. Measures ~36x17x8”.

    Just the perfect height for under my platform and small enough I can bring inside to load for camping.
     
  5. May 25, 2021 at 6:06 PM
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  6. May 25, 2021 at 6:30 PM
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    I also picked up a couple Husky 20 gallon storage containers from Home Depot. They have a rubber seal and a lifetime warranty. Don’t fit under the platform but work well for the camping gear and non refrigerated food.

    they also fit behind the front seats in my access cab.
     
  7. May 25, 2021 at 6:46 PM
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    Yes. The 20 gallons looks to be the size of the green Plano in that image. You can open the top hinged left or right, or remove completely.
     
  9. May 26, 2021 at 9:30 AM
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    Looks similar. Only $16.99 at Target
     
  11. May 26, 2021 at 6:32 PM
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    Jet sleds. Nuff Said.
     
  12. May 26, 2021 at 6:40 PM
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    interesting idea. A bit tall for my current setup but has potential for future builds.
     
  13. May 27, 2021 at 6:47 PM
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    I built up my cross members a little to allow the sleds to slide. I'll get some pics tomorrow.
     
  14. May 27, 2021 at 8:18 PM
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    Cool. I’m interested to see your setup.
     
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    My platform supports were narrower at 24", but underside of platform was just about where you are at 9", so the Sterilite 1447406 was a near perfect fit. I also required latching/overhanging lids. 23 5/8" long, 18 5/8" wide, 9 1/4" high.

    Sometimes I tied the handles together into a chain for pulling the front bins out together with the rear. Other times I had an individual rope for the heavier bins up front on passenger side. I eventually gave away the platform, but I'm still using the bins.

    I bought the bins at https://jaxgoods.com/ in CO a couple years ago, but they're apparently not in stock any more there. Amazon has them again (3rd party seller) at https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KL7VIVM
     
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