Experience with the "Decked" truck bed storage system?

I have the Weather Guard Pack Rat in my work truck and I hate it. A coworker has the Decked system and it's a lot better. Don't know how hard/easy it would be to remove.

It takes up too much hauling space and limits the bed. I really feel like you need a camper top to make the best use of the decked system.

How many hi lift jacks, fuel cans are mounted?

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How difficult are they to take in/out once they have been installed?

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I have one in a Tacoma. It takes maybe 15 minutes to remove. The top plates come off, remove drawers (I think a roller has to be removed), then you can tilt up the frame and take it out without disassembly. Might be different with a decked that has the “ammo cans” close to the cab (mine only has them at the tailgate). I’ve taken mine out a couple of times (it’s out now) and done it by myself, but it’s much easier with help.

It took me several hours to assemble it originally, but I did have to drill a couple holes and add the brackets.

Pros-1) each drawer holds 200 lbs of gear. They are lockable. Fairly weather resistant. You can order foam inserts and custom cutout for gear. 2) it’s is a sturdy unit. I put my quad on top of it.

Cons- 1) EXPENSIVE. 2) Takes up a lot of space in the bed of the truck. I have a back flip tonneau cover and I have 8” of space. Which I can fold up the tonneau cover and you can put 2000 lbs on top of it. 3) I don’t like track system or the hold downs. Great concept. But it’s junk. I fabricated some plates and installed 4 holding points with some 1/2” hardware. Now I can yank on that ratchet strap.


I’ve had mine for over 4 years. It protects my tools and gear. I like that you can lock the drawers and the tailgate and it is pretty secure. It is designed more for the contractor. Go from job site to job site. It adds some weight to the back end and makes the truck ride a little smoother over these rough arse roads in Louisiana.
Am I happy with it. Yes, for the most part. Would I recommended it. Yes, but you better think about how you intend to use it. I think if I would have put a topper on the back it would make it much easier to recommend.

I hope this helps

I had one in a truck I bought a few years ago it would be great for those who just use a truck for the drawers. Ive found using my Packout is just easier than decked. Id much rather keep the room.

I have a 2 level bed slide and underneath drawer system from Extendobed. They custom make their products so you design it and they will build it. They have many pictures to get ideas from. Mine has 4" high drawers.

I also have a camper top to keep it out of the weather.

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Deck system are great. The space they take up does not normally affect what you can carry. If have a cap on truck you don’t use the top 1-2 feet of space. The deck raises when floor but does not mean you can’t carry things. If you have a cap you were t putting a refrigerator in there anyway.