In-Bed Toolboxes, Manufactured
to Fit Your Truck
An in-bed toolbox needs to do two things well: keep tools secure and dry, and stay out of the way of whatever else you're hauling. Too many off-the-shelf options force a tradeoff between the two, eating up bed space that could otherwise go to cargo, or skimping on build quality to hit a lower price point. Wickum Weld manufactures in-bed toolboxes out of our Vancouver, WA manufacturing facility, built from marine-grade aluminum and manufactured to fit the way you actually use your bed, not a generic stamped-out shape.
Every toolbox in this lineup starts with the same material standard and manufacturing process. The difference between configurations comes down to where the box sits and how much bed space you're willing to give up for storage. This page covers the in-bed and side-mount toolbox options Wickum offers, what separates them, and how to get one manufactured for your truck.
In-Bed Toolboxes
Wickum's in-bed toolboxes are manufactured to sit inside the truck bed, keeping tools and gear secured and weatherproof without requiring a separate mounting structure outside the bed itself. Built from marine-grade aluminum, these toolboxes are manufactured to resist corrosion from weather and road exposure while holding up to the daily wear of loading and unloading tools, hardware, and equipment.
Because an in-bed toolbox sits inside the bed's usable footprint, sizing matters more here than with a side-mount or underbody configuration. Wickum manufactures these to standard dimensions that work for common bed sizes, and custom configurations are available for owners who need a specific fit around wheel wells, tailgate clearance, or other bed features.
In-bed toolbox details:
• Marine-grade aluminum construction, manufactured to resist corrosion
• Manufactured to standard sizing, with custom configurations available
• Weatherproof, secure storage that fits within the bed itself
• Hand crafted in our Vancouver, WA manufacturing facility
Side-Mount Toolboxes
For truck owners who want tool storage without giving up bed length, Wickum manufactures side-mount toolboxes that sit along the bed wall rather than across it. This keeps more of the bed's floor space open for longer or bulkier cargo while still providing dedicated, secured storage for tools and equipment that would otherwise end up loose in the bed or crowding the cab.
Side-mount placement tends to work well for owners who need quick access to a smaller set of tools they use often, rather than bulk storage for larger equipment. Because the box runs along the bed wall instead of across the bed, it also tends to interfere less with hauling long materials like lumber or pipe.
Side-mount toolboxes are manufactured from the same marine-grade aluminum as the rest of the Wickum lineup, and custom configurations are available for specific bed dimensions or mounting needs.
Side-mount toolbox details:
• Marine-grade aluminum construction, manufactured to resist corrosion
• Mounts along the bed wall to preserve floor space for cargo
• Manufactured to standard sizing, with custom configurations available
• Hand crafted in our Vancouver, WA manufacturing facility
Choosing Between In-Bed and Side-Mount
The right configuration depends on what's competing for space in your bed. An in-bed toolbox generally offers more storage capacity but takes up more of the bed's footprint, making it a better fit for trucks that don't regularly haul long or bulky materials. A side-mount toolbox trades some storage capacity for a smaller footprint, which suits trucks that need to keep the bed as open as possible for lumber, pipe, ladders, or other long cargo.
Some owners run both, using an in-bed toolbox for bulk storage and a side-mount box for tools they need quick access to throughout the day. Since every Wickum toolbox is manufactured from the same marine-grade aluminum and built to the same standard, combining configurations doesn't mean compromising on build quality in either one.
Why Truck Owners Choose Wickum Weld
• American-made — manufactured in Vancouver, WA, not imported
• Marine-grade aluminum — corrosion-resistant and durable without adding steel weight
• Manufactured to fit — sized to your bed and how you use it, not a universal fit
• Hand crafted, not mass-produced — every toolbox is manufactured to spec
• Built for daily use — manufactured to hold up under repeated loading and weather exposure
Get Your Truck Bed Outfitted Right
Ready to outfit your truck bed? Contact Wickum Weld or call (360) 837-0706 to get started.
