How To Build DIY Truck Bed Storage Drawers - EASY With Basic Tools!

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How to build a truck bed drawer storage system with BASIC TOOLS without being a professional! Great for camping, off-roading 4x4 and 4wd, and the top can be used as a sleeping platform or for even more storage. You can build these drawers with only a circular saw, drill, and other common tools.
I built this in my 1988 Toyota Pickup, but of course it will work in all trucks and SUVs.
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0:00 Intro
0:17 The Plan and Cutting Out the Base
1:49 Building the Frame
3:10 Building Drawer Slides
3:47 Building the Drawers
4:50 Cutting Dados, Test Fitting Drawers
6:30 Finishing the Drawers
8:44 Putting the Frame Into the Truck
9:37 Building the Top Platform
10:15 Creating Corner Storage
11:17 Upholstering the Top Platform
12:15 Building Drawer Faces + Slam Latches
14:12 Finishing Up!
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@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Thanks for watching! Consider subscribing for more how-to videos, off-roading and 4x4, and truck/car builds!

@johnathanrlindsay Год назад

Not sure if you'll see this comment as this video was over a year old but I just wanted to comment and say that I had been wanting to build something along the lines of this but never found something that looked appealing. I stumbled across this video a few weeks ago and the attention to detail in the video and showing every process was exactly what I needed to start my build. I followed these plans and it turned out better than I could have imagined. Only time will tell but for now, I am very very content. So just wanted to give a thanks for this video.

@RM_Garage Год назад

That’s awesome!! Thank you and glad it helped!

@bobjarrard 9 месяцев назад

Excellent, you can sometimes stack 2 blades on the saw to cut dados or you can buy a dado blade. Bob in Nevada

@jim7smith 2 месяца назад

A router would also do a good job.

@MyLittleFarmhouse 7 месяцев назад

If it ever stops sliding rub soap (not wax) along the bottom and it will slide perfectly for years 😊👍🏽

@JamesS-cm7hs Год назад

Very nicely done. Simple build, but with all the things needed!

@MathewWolford Год назад

Very impressive. Thanks for sharing the experience.

@Iniquityx63 2 года назад

Cool video! Great for camping storage or I can substitute one of the drawers as a coffin to drive myself into a lake. Either way very useful.

@socaloutdoors7355 5 месяцев назад

Killer build & set up! I like it.

@pwlyons759 2 месяца назад

What a pleasure to watch. So many great ideas. Thanks little brother.

@robinburkey2466 2 года назад

Super build! And your video was exelent! Just enough information but no wasted time! Thankyou for sharing👍

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Thanks Robin!

@64maxpower 2 года назад

Love your old Toyota

@dterik Год назад

Love it! Going to be building a dirt bike trailer using this set up!

@rossshong2539 5 месяцев назад

Really great idea utilizing the dead space on the side of the drawers I’m going to do it for the back spots too for less used but needed stuff

@000207poosh 2 года назад

Man that’s awesome! Totally inspiring. I’m a serious hack with wood. But I picked up some awesome tips from you. Thanks for sharing this!!!

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

No problem!

@DavidRodriguez-ol7hm 2 года назад

Looks awesome! I’m just down the 180 from ya! About to start a similar build. Just scored a camper top for my 1990 pickup!

@getbuckb4u 6 месяцев назад

Really like this for my maverick. Thanks for the vid!

@whimsicali1338 2 года назад

Another great video!

@porkchop3094 Год назад

Makes me want to go camping. Very nice!

@RM_Garage Год назад

Thanks!

@Viajero69 Год назад

Awesome build! Going to use this to make some for an underbed drawer system in my E350. Cheers!

@RM_Garage Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@noocnosaj 11 месяцев назад

Awesome video! Thank you!

@Lowlitstudio 11 месяцев назад

I really appreciate your work and video thank you

@hlic7941 2 года назад

Really good build and extremely well explained.

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching.

@dudeitszero6438 Год назад

Awesome video! Thank you for the helpful info. Subscribed

@GenesisHandymanLLC 2 года назад

Great job and awesome work!

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Thanks!

@trextecmarineservice9546 2 года назад

Hell of a job man! I'm looking to make something for the back of my Tahoe.

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Thanks!!

@randallthomas5207 Месяц назад

Hint use LVL or laminate up two pieces of 3/4 plywood. That gives you a dimensionally stable system. Last thing you want is to get it out together, and have it warp enough to bind your drawers on the trail.

@garyjames3842 10 месяцев назад

Nice Work. Like the Way you Roll Cheers

@chao9323 2 года назад

Wow awesome build

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Thanks! If there’s one thing I’d do different, it’s probably use 1/2 ply instead of 3/4. Kind of unnecessary. I’d probably find ways to make it a little lighter all around. It’s not too heavy but yeah, I’d improve it for sure in a redesign.

@williaml.paguaga8222 2 года назад

I really like it.....

@allenr6406 Год назад

Good job I'm going to try and make that for my truck

@mrbooking465 Год назад

Looking good. Thanks. Great video mann 👍

@RM_Garage Год назад

Thanks!

@64maxpower 2 года назад

You did amazing

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Thanks!

@richardhenry5961 5 месяцев назад

You did a nice job! *****

@calebphelps1836 Год назад

Very nice job

@berserkerusmc7613 Год назад

Great job.

@RM_Garage Год назад

thanks!

@nathancowley9685 Год назад

Good job 👏

@RM_Garage Год назад

Thanks!

@stevendiaz6484 Год назад

Sweet

@robkelley95 8 месяцев назад

Your not bad at cutting straight pcs I do exactly what you did Use a guide Good job

@datadrivenmqb Год назад

That came out so rad! I've been exploring different solutions for carrying my work gear and keeping it easy to access. For now I've got about 30ft worth of 2x6s cut up and screwed together into "partitions" inside the bed to keep different totes, tool boxes, and whatnot from sliding around. Eventually I'd like to do something more permanent/elegant like this. This would also be an added bonus of added security (if a board on top is used like you did). How has the slide system worked out now that you have had almost a year with it? Thinking if it has gotten sticky/harder to open/close the drawers you could always seal the wood and then grease it (with something . Alternatively you could have used (or now add?) a sheet of UHMW on the bottom (which is similar to kitchen plastic cutting board material) which would make sure everything slides easily and with zero maintenance because it is a self-lubricating plastic. To make it more cost effective (or have material left over) you could always get a 48x120in sheet and cut it into "strips" for the main contact areas. The stuff is super tough and works great as the outer surface on rock crawler skid plates, etc.

@ToyotaWorldRunners 2 года назад

Love it, nice build dude! We've been rocking a similar set up for 2 years and it's great. The only thing we did differently is ad a "lid" to the drawer so we can put the stove up on top or use it as a cutting board. But if you're packing a table that's no worries.

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Thanks! I was thinking about something like that but yeah I do have a table. I’m sure I’ll keep adding to it in the future. Thanks for watching guys. How’s the Chinook?

@GenesisHandymanLLC 2 года назад

Great idea.

@teamchromechasers9006 2 года назад

Great video I'm.going to be building one exactly the same cheers

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Thanks!

@64maxpower Год назад

You are actually good with a circular saw. You even did great with a shitty blade

@RM_Garage Год назад

Thanks!

@DB.KOOPER Год назад

You've got a speed square... use that to make your cuts and don't waste time with the quick-grip clamps and the board/"straight edge". Little carpenters trick.

@robertbmcintosh84 2 года назад

Nice

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Thanks!

@oldmanjankins8812 Год назад

NICE BUILD. Gonna copy it on my Gladiator . I just gotta buy the materials and some tools. lol

@jamieyarbrough5229 2 года назад

I really like it . I’m wanting to build one like it for my 2017 Tacoma. If you don’t mind what size lumber did you use on build

@yotalicious 2 года назад

Good job! We'd like to take a swing at this on our channel, but for an 80 series Land Cruiser, but with composite deck materials!

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

You should!! Thanks for watching

@OhadAlmog Год назад

Thanks for posting. I saw that you used 1x8 for the side of the drawers, but what did you use for the bottom of the drawers?

@subylife9714 2 года назад

Great video wish you did a build plan sheet for this

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Thank you, appreciate it!

@MrRobertLavala Год назад

Not bad at all. Looks like a pretty simple build. I'm curious on the durability...

@williamgarcia2187 Год назад

Awesome video. This is my next project, where did you get the hardboard?

@michaelrodman5026 Год назад

Really like this storage solution. The idea to use hardboard was a great idea. How is it holding up with use?

@RM_Garage Год назад

Thanks! It has held up really well!!

@kevingomez3849 Год назад

I like the build. But how would this hold up if you built it for a work truck. The sliding component of the drawers once u had some weight inside of it with tools and rigging etc

@logan962 Год назад

Beautiful job very well made I like u I am a do-it-yourself guy and would love to do same with my Silverado. Could you give links on the locks you put in and handles as well as materials from Lowe's I'd greatly appreciate it and like before beautiful job 👍

@RM_Garage Год назад

Sure, check the description!

@AntiPattern328 2 года назад

This is exactly what I'm looking to do to my Tacoma. I am just wondering about what you might do to waterproof something like this? I have a cab height rack with a tent so I don't get a ton of water but I would definitely need to think about it. I'll figure it out. Anyway, I think the part I like best about this whole build is I'm in the same boat. I have limited wood working skills and tools so it is great to watch someone who isn't some master craftsman build such a kick ass set of drawers!!

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Thank you! Yeah, I learned a lot from this and would probably build a better set of drawers next time around but these definitely work. You could just treat the wood with some weatherproof coating and then use a seam sealer of some sort to seal the edges. For the drawer faces maybe a rubber weatherstripping that the drawer face locks firmly against.

@AntiPattern328 2 года назад

@@RM_Garage Awesome! Sounds like some good information. I'll let you know how it turns out when I get it done.

@fhernyagui.3505 Год назад

👍

@nigelthornton7378 2 года назад

Really like this, it's what I'm planning for my truck. Do you find the drawers slide okay.?

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

The drawers slide fine. You could put some UHMW plastic strips on the bottom of them to assist. Or use slides, but those are expensive.

@cstelchek 8 месяцев назад

@RM_Garage hey so I basically made the same platform for my 97 Toyota Tacoma, first off thank you so much for making this step by step tutorial as it has helped more then you can possibly imagine, I had a quick question and am hoping you see this as I know the video is older, but I was wondering the dimensions/ thickness for plywood that you used for your bottom frame, but mainly for the bottom drawers as I didn’t want to go to thick or thin considering weight (I carry tools), thanks in advance!

@RM_Garage 8 месяцев назад

If I recall correctly it was 3/4". Probably overkill. The whole way I built this was overkill and mainly because I'm not a super experienced woodworker!

@andrewpressault6906 2 года назад

Nice build with a lot of smart touches. Was there something about the design that prevented you from building the bed in two length-wise pieces to avoid having to remove the canopy when installing?

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Just a lack of woodworking experience on my part and didn’t think of it. Good idea though.

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

I just knew what I wanted and built it. Next time I build something like this it’ll definitely be better!

@ConservativeVet84 7 месяцев назад

Must buy your lumber at Home Depot. I probably sort through half the bunk to find decent boards for a job.

@worknlikeadog 3 месяца назад

The bubble level on the bed of a truck in the driveway had me dying

@FrankenJoker-187 Год назад

Looks good Do you have a Material list ?

@64maxpower 2 года назад

Don't sell yourself short. You are an expert with a circular saw

@jcf6597 2 года назад

Great video, does the hard board still slide easy after the drawers are loaded?

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Easy enough! Takes pretty minimal effort to pull the loaded drawer out. Not as easy as having slides but still works great.

@BuilderChaRealty Год назад

Are the side reinforcements fastened onto the bed? How'd you get it to attach from your drawer to the side of the bed?

@logan962 Год назад

Wanted to ask what size base and top were you using was it a half an inch or three quarter inch cuz it looks very thick and if you have a plan that you can upload for someone to look at and print out to make the bed drawer system I'd appreciate it

@mattlentz5107 Год назад

6:39. Dude definitely rides mtn bikes!!

@Michael-hq9fz Год назад

How well do they slide I have done a similar set up but my draws are just wood on wood so a little bit harder to pull out

@deansheridan Год назад

How heavy was it ? I’d like to do something similar with my Honda Element.

@carsonstevens7651 2 года назад

I built the same drawer system for my 1/2 ton pickup based off your design. I’ve gone back and forth on fastening it down to the bed. Do you have problems with the unit moving around much when you get to some bumpy roads?

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Watch some of my wheeling videos to see what it goes through. I go over rock crawling trails with zero issues! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0WfufdWNFlc.html

@zozemasanita8199 6 месяцев назад

Appreciate the video. I’m pretty much building similar to yours. However, what is the Lowe’s nomenclature of the black hard back you used. I cannot find it. I’m probably doing the search wording wrong.Thanks.

@RM_Garage 6 месяцев назад

Hardboard!

@DarrenRussinger 5 месяцев назад

How is the hardboard holding up? This is my second build and as much as I love the locking drawer slides, I wanted to give this a chance first.

@RM_Garage 5 месяцев назад

It held up fine but if I had to do it again I’d spend the money on slides, honestly!

@DarrenRussinger 5 месяцев назад

Cheers @@RM_Garage

@montanawhite5699 Год назад

Can’t believe you can return lumber where you are from.

@marictaylor753 Год назад

You can do that everywhere.

@NouisFam Год назад

Any idea how much you ended up spending on this? Thanks for the very informative video!

@RM_Garage Год назад

This was at the height of the high lumber costs and it was around $500

@JohnC-er3rg 10 месяцев назад

Do you think you could have gotten away with 3/4 plywood for the frame and 1/2 ply for the drawers?

@RM_Garage 10 месяцев назад

I think so. I could've gone with a lot lighter material but this was one of my first wood projects.

@Andyp310 Год назад

Him: YOU 👆🏽 Me: ugghhhh....first I did like dis then I did like dis and then I got dis 😁

@elkhuntr2816 2 года назад

How does it work without rollers? If it is loaded with a lot of weight, is it still pretty usable just on sliders?

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Still very usable! I might add some strips of UHMW to help it slide in the future but I have no problems with it.

@steveirwin_8276 2 года назад

Good work mate! I suspect its probably fairly heavy, but, i get it.. Sometimes camping is more essential than saving a little bit of money on fuel consumption! lol Just a quick tip: there's no use in using a spirit level to attach the handles. If your truck isn't level (which I highly doubt it was), then your drawers aren't level, thus you don't want the handle to be level, but square relative to the drawer fronts. It's always better to measure down from the top of the drawer and make sure it's the same on both sides of the handle.

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Thanks, good point!

@greenled5 2 года назад

For the drawers, did you have something to keep them from coming out all the way and dropping or do you just use your brain for that lol. There could be quite a lot of leverage if have heavier things in the front of the drawers and have it out all the way right? Any advice in that area?

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

I didn’t put a stop because I know when they’re going to be pulled out too far or not. Definitely something that could be added though. As for the weight, the tail gate actually supports it quite well and acts as a support brace. The drawers don’t have any issue with heavier objects but I do typically but the heaviest stuff in the back.

@Melintedavid95 2 года назад

How much roughly did it cost you? Did you use weather resistant plywood and boards?

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

With the inflated lumber prices it was around $450. I did not, but I considered it.

@wf2651 7 месяцев назад

Do the drawers sag when fully extended because of no drawer slides were used ??

@jamesmonteleone5603 Год назад

I'm going to do that to my truck .!!! Nice job. What was the total $$$$ ?

@RM_Garage Год назад

I built them when lumber prices were outrageous so it was around $500. I would build these a little more efficiently the next go around and probably spend much less. Thanks for watching! I might build another set for my Land Cruiser.

@westman8527 2 года назад

Do you think these drawers would keep your stuff dry with no campershell and in somewhat heavy rain?

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Not sure because I haven’t tested it. I do plan to remove my camper shell soon and I can test it. I imagine the wood can be treated and you can also fiberglass over wood for areas that may leak.

@westman8527 2 года назад

@@RM_Garage I think I'm gonna paint all the outside materials and then spray some truck bed coating on it aswell as use some rubber door Seals as a make shift gasket around the drawer face. That should prevent most if not all water from getting in but I guess we will see.

@christophermapes5176 2 года назад

Some great ideas but you could have been more weight and space efficient had you used 3/4 inch plywood on the frame.

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

I agree! This was my first time building a system like this and I tried to be transparent about that in the process. If I did it again, I would do it more efficiently. (and I might 😉)

@XeonGodz 4 месяца назад

I'm not sure if you said it in the video and idk if you'll see this. But what kind of cardboard did you use at the bottom?

@RM_Garage 4 месяца назад

Hardboard

@worknlikeadog 3 месяца назад

6:13 that’s what she said

@nathanrains9292 2 года назад

Any reason you spent the $$ on those latches? Wouldn't the tailgate keep them in place assuming you don't drive with the gate down. Nice build though.

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Mainly because I was curious about them. Definitely don’t need them

@ethanmorris9713 Год назад

Opening the tailgate on a hill could be pretty exciting without them 😂

@jimmyboy163 2 года назад

Nice build....looks a bit heavy though

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Thanks! It’s kinda heavy yeah, I would say around 150lbs? I think the average roof top tent is between 100-200 lbs.

@jimmyboy163 2 года назад

@@RM_Garage I'm wanting to build a custom ladder rack to hold a super king bundetop RTT, to which I plan to cut a 48" X 43" access hole in the floor. I want to be able to stand up in the RTT. not sure if the bed drawers will be to tall and mess up my head room

@bighaasfly 7 месяцев назад

What was your budget to build that?

@lawrenceborrego2928 2 года назад

Nice Build, but that must be extremely heavy, especially after you fill those drawers.

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@michaelryan6300 2 года назад

Link for the slam latches?

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Go to Amazon and search for “slam latch”

@michaelryan6300 2 года назад

@@RM_Garage just looked it up and ordered a set! I’m building a setup similar to yours but for a gmc sierra bed, lotta great ideas on your build! Still torn as to whether or not I want to use plywood or pine for my drawers