How to Mount a Van Bed Tool Box
The task of mounting a tool kit into the bed of your truck or van may not be particularly difficult, but it is a job that does require more then a little thought and involvement. Different truck bed boxes may mount differently and if security is something that you value highly in your tool box then you may wish to consider a tougher piece of kit such as a van vault or some other toughened steel tool box.
You should begin by placing adhesive truck bed rail protector against the rails where the toolbox is going to be mounted. This isn’t a task that vitally needs to be done, however it is a useful step to take as it will protect the paint underneath the toolbox.
Next you need to measure the area where the tool box is to be mounted to see where the holes will require drilling, if this is the manner in which the box is mounted.You should take your time with this step as it is important that you make sure that the holes line up with the exact centre of the rails for maximum strength.Remember - you can never measure too many times as all it takes is one badly drilled hole to throw off the rest of your measurements.
Next you have to drill the holes in the box and bed rails and ensure that they all line up.You will now be able to mount the box. Place bolts through the holes and thread the nut tightly underneath the tail beds.A fairly common problem is that the nuts can become loose over time, however if you use lock washers it should stop this from occur. When mounting your toolbox, do bear in accessibility in mind, particularly if you are the sort of tradesman who's work dictates that they constantly return to the van for new tools.
