UWS Toolbox - UWS01042
58" long x 18" wide x 10" deep; 6.0 cubic feet; fifth wheel box with foam filled lid and paddle lift handles; aluminum construction
Features:
- Storage box sits between truck cab and 5th wheel hitch
- Low-profile lid for 5th wheel clearance
- Aluminum construction with fully welded seams - guaranteed not to rust
- Stainless steel latches on front with lock on driver's side only
- Foam-filled, beveled lid provides insulation and protection from the elements
- Structural foam reinforces shape and strength of lid
- Dust seal helps to protect contents from the elements
- Heavy-duty gas cylinders help to lift lid and hold it open a full 90 degrees
- Piano hinge runs full length of lid
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Dimensions: 58" long x 18" wide x 10" high
- Add 1" to above dimensions to allow for lid
- Capacity: 6.0 cubic feet of usable space
- Construction: 0.063 aluminum tread plate
- Lock includes 2 keys
- 1-Year warranty
Please note: Because of the size of this item, additional shipping fees apply.

The Fifth Wheel Box fits conveniently in your truck bed between the cab and fifth wheel hitch. It is perfect for hauling tie-downs, ropes, jacks and more. The insulated, beveled lid features two super-duty lift cylinders to open it up to 90 degrees. The spacious opening, large capacity and ease of use makes loading and unloading even bulky items quick and easy.
Model FWB-58 5th Wheel Box by United Welding Services (UWS) and Thule
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- Can UWS Truck Bed Toolbox UWS01042 be Used Behind a 5th Wheel Hitch
- I spoke with my contact at UWS, and they could not confirm whether you would be able to use the toolbox behind your fifth-wheel hitch, as this is not its intended purpose.
The UWS01042 toolbox could possibly be used behind your fifth-wheel trailer hitch, as long as the box will fit down into the bed without obstructing the turning clearance of your trailer. The box measures 58 inches long by 18 inches wide by 10 inches deep.
Since most trailer king pin boxes are extended, you will also ne
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- How Would a UWS Truck Bed Toolbox # UWS01042 Install Into a Truck Bed Securely
- Typically, when these UWS Truck Bed Toolboxes, part # UWS01042, are installed holes will be drilled through the bottom of the box and the bed of the truck and it will get bolted to the floor of the truck bed.
This would be the best way to secure this bed to your truck to prevent theft.
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