Toolboxes & Storage

How to lay out an aluminium service body for a mobile mechanic or field service tech: tool drawers, heavy kit low, fluids kept apart, power, lighting and payload.

How to lay out an aluminium service body for a plumber: pipe tubes, fittings drawers, heavy tools low, wet and dirty gear kept apart, racks, locking and payload.

How to lay out an aluminium service body for an electrician: shallow parts drawers, cable drum storage, ladder racks, test gear, lighting, locking and payload.

Undertray combo or a single box? How to choose based on what you carry, weight balance, exhaust and fuel filler clearances, access and payload.

Where to store recovery gear on a ute: what needs to be reachable fast, what can go deep, how to keep it clean and secure, and planning it into the build.

Planning a ute dog box? Where it should sit on a tray, ventilation and heat, restraint rules, and how to fit dog gear alongside undertray toolboxes.

Ute canopy security explained: how whale-tail locks work, why door seals and hinges matter as much as the lock, central locking, and simple habits that stop tool theft.

Central locking on a ute canopy or service body: how it works, what it changes day to day, what to check before you add it, and when keyed locks are enough.

Where to mount jerry cans on a ute canopy or tray, which holders to use, and how to carry petrol and diesel without fumes, leaks or overloading the rear.