To preface the post, I currently have a decked drawer system in my 04’ duramax. I originally bought it to double as a sleeping platform since I was originally camping in the Duramax when it had a LEER canopy.
But now that I have a V2 GFC, I’m re-thinking my storage system. I love the decked system, BUT the one caveat is, I can’t haul engines in the bed like I used to (prior to the decked system). Plus being able to hang out in the bed without the camper being deployed is annoying.
My thought is, replace the decked system with a turbo cubby.
Has anyone gone thru this same dilemma? If so, what are your impressions on the Turbo cubby? Worth it?
I ended up removing the decked system, selling it, and moving the proceeds over to a new BedRug. I’m going for a more minimal approach this time around, that way I have a fully usable bed again. Also with the carpeted downstairs, it should be way more cozy for my family.
My new Turbo Cubby is going to get a lining of bedrug, to keep it quiet. My propane tank and stove, and other assorted odds and ends (dishwashing pan, etc) will live there. the stuff that was at the cab end of my truck will go under the Turbo Caddy, and I’ll have more room to stretch out and read at night before I go ‘upstairs’. Super stoked about the freed up room!
I never did l eck systems, because I got the GFC to be able sit up in when top down or just getting ready for bed at night. There is just barely enough room for that as it is, and none if lose anymore inches. But the beauty of the GFC is, to each their own! Here’s my truck with the Turbo Cubby just installed. Therther! gas stove goes in the front lower shelf, along with my camping fan. Propane will go in the rear compartment. Still lots of room to decide further.
This looks great! Do you have a straight on shot of the rear end (to get an idea of how much room you have from side to side? ). I need to reach out to GFC and see if they can provide specs/dimensions for my rig, since I’d like to see how much real estate the cubby takes up.
I ended up going with a Milwaukee Packout system for all of my kitchen equipment. I’ll probably get a few more packouts for recovery gear, compressor, etc for the sake of keeping everything standardized. And being able to remove the packouts when not needed has been very nice.
