Plano Trunk sizes

[David B]

Just wondering what (you guys think) the most versatile size for the Plano sportsman trunks are? Reading the dimensions online doesn't really give much of a feel for what they are like in real life.

I'll be using the to store bedding, cookware, food and miscellaneous bits and pieces - thinking I want one box per category. I'll be traveling with them in the back of a long-bed Tacoma, if that helps in figuring out which size is most appropriate.

Thanks in advance!
--David

 

[mmnorthdirections]

My only advise is to consider size vs weight when loaded. Moving loaded large footlocker cases can be a pain!!!!!
Good luck in your search.....

 

[David B]

Good point! I've had that problem moving house many times - boxes of books sure do weigh a lot...

 

[Levidale]

I bought a husky 50 gal trunk for Home Depot. It was 65 bucks it holds all my camping gear and cooking. It’s got heavy duty wheels on it and a handle to help move it around. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-37-in-Mobile-Job-Box-Utility-Cart-Black-209261/203668066

 

[The Klumps]

My only advise is to consider size vs weight when loaded. Moving loaded large footlocker cases can be a pain!!!!!
Good luck in your search.....

This is why I chose the ones I did.
Easier to load two smaller ones than one large.

I ended up getting the Plano 1819's,
Not the heavy duty ones like Michael uses.
I compared the 2 and only found slight difference between the two.



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[David B]

This is why I chose the ones I did.
Easier to load two smaller ones than one large.

I ended up getting the Plano 1819's,
Not the heavy duty ones like Michael uses.
I compared the 2 and only found slight difference between the two.



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The heavy duty ones look cool, but the biggest thing missing from both is the lack of a seal. There's a DIY thread around here that solves it - that's what I'm planning to do.



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[Jeepney]

I can't remember the sizes, but I got 2 Small, 1 Medium, 1 Large. For my JKU, the perfect size is the Medium so I plan to retire the Large. It's also big enough that it's easy to move around. The small ones are always handy and i can easily load 3 of them on my roof rack, both size and weight.

 

[David B]

I can't remember the sizes, but I got 2 Small, 1 Medium, 1 Large. For my JKU, the perfect size is the Medium so I plan to retire the Large. It's also big enough that it's easy to move around. The small ones are always handy and i can easily load 3 of them on my roof rack, both size and weight.

I was running around with a measuring tape yesterday. I think I can get the smalls in the back of my truck when the seats are folded flat. The large would fit in the bed, so I'm not sure if the medium would end up being an awkward in-between when I'm loading up.


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[20DYNAMITE07]

I've got 3 1719s... I think they are the medium size. I like them. I can fit 3 abreast between the wheel wells in the back of our 4Runner, they're stackable, and they're reinforced, so my big @ss can sit on them. They are 30" long and about 14" tall. There is a slight taper to them, so at the bottom they're about 11.5" wide, but get wider at the top (14.5"). Best part is they run around $20.

Oh... and as far as use goes. In one of them I have a 6p and 4p tent, ground sheet, tarp, hammock, and can fit some more.