Cool Deal!!! Now, time to load it up with stuff.

 

Ive been looking for a decent toolbox for my bed. Finally came accross this one and talked the guy down to $75! Perfect for what I need.

 

I'm kicking around the idea of hard wiring a DC to AC power converter to the inside of the tool box, so I can have an outlet to run power tools right in the bed. Drop the tailgate and have a little mobile work bench.

 

cool,,,,, i got power converter and lights in mine the 2 best things i ever did

 

i went to the junk yard today and saw an inverter mounted to the under side of a hood

 

All this talk of power inverter and know I'm really itching to install mine, I'm doing it in the cab somewhere though need it to charge my labtop and a couple other things plus I'll get a little extension cord, and be able to go all around the truck.

And the toolbox looks good reminds me I have to do something with mine

 

What size inverters are you going ofor???

 

if you are planning to run power tool you would probably need at least a 1000w inverter. i know where i live you can get a 1000w inverter for about $100. the only thing is you have to hard wire it straight to your battery but you might want to put it on a relay so that it will only be on when you truck is on and running or you may end up with a dead battery.

 

I saw a 1500w cobra on amazon for $95. That might be the one. It has to be hard wired to the battery, which is no problem, these trucks are easy to wire up. I will probably run a switch in the cab so I can keep it off until I need it.

 

that is a good deal considering it is 1500 Watts Continuous Power, 3000 Watts Peak Power. it would probably be a better idea to install it in the cab so it don't get damaged by moisture or cold weather. like i said before it would be a good idea to put it on a relay and wire it so that it can't go on without your key being in the run position and have your truck running. i had a 400w one and with my laptop and internet modem hooked up it would drain my truck battery to the point where i could not start my truck in less than an hour.