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Old 03-01-2011, 07:38 PM   #1
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short bed, tool box, 5er
I have a crossover tool box that I haven't put back in since I got the Crusader. My trailer rides around 6-7" above the rail and the tool box is about 4" above the rail. I think I'll be o.k., am I missing anything?
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Old 03-01-2011, 07:47 PM   #2
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...am I missing anything?
You may be missing something, but you probably won't miss the tool box in a sharp turn, but after the turn you might be missing your toolbox. lol

In all seriousness, you are going to have to watch it very carefully in a turn. I expect you are going to have problems. I have 6" of clearance and have hit my bed rails on several occasions.
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Just don't go over any bumps when making a turn...5er will meet tool box and it may leave a mark.
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Old 03-01-2011, 07:54 PM   #4
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If you need a toolbox, get one of those that are flush with the top of the truck box. Buying one is a lot cheaper than fixing your camper. You WILL hit, guaranteed.
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Old 03-01-2011, 07:55 PM   #5
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maybe a good excuse to get a new low profile tool box..LOL!
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Old 03-01-2011, 08:36 PM   #6
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Maybe a good excuse to buy long bed truck?...
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Old 03-01-2011, 08:47 PM   #7
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Naa, they're over rated.
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Old 03-01-2011, 09:56 PM   #8
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Keep the short bed. I have a TransferFlow 30-gallon refueling tank/toolbox
combination. Great product!



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Old 03-03-2011, 05:28 PM   #9
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do what m109rider said and go have fum
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Old 03-04-2011, 04:02 PM   #10
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Here's some pics of a custom built.





pulls out over tailgate for easy access



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Keep the short bed. I have a TransferFlow 30-gallon refueling tank/toolbox
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Clean!
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Clean!
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Old 03-11-2011, 11:29 AM   #13
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I like xfer tank idea...just couldn't afford 2 fill it. LOL!!!
I'm putting the toolbox and tonneau cover that works with the toolbox on craigslist and start looking for either a low profile or in bed box.
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