[wildbillsyr]

I pretty much just put my smelly socks and clothes after hiking in the wetbox. I think I've also put a few empty beer cans up there too....

I am trying to brainstorm what else to use it for, not sure what I can put up there semi-long term since its exposed to the elements (I live in the NE).

What stupid or useful things do you use your wetbox for?

 

[JM303]

I throw wet mountain biking gear up there when on biking-camping trips. When not on mtbiking specific trips I carry a snatch strap, some shackles, a small aluminum shovel for snow and jumper cables.

 

[PandemX]

My work shoes, a couple tarps, ratchet straps, and a come- along

 

[BKCTX]

I currently have some random rope up there and a collapsable bucket. Wet beach or camping stuff goes up there during the summer.

 

[zanethan]

A few tow straps and a small shorty shovel reside in mine.

 

[outback97]

Mine has contained at various times depending on need: 2GL Rotopax, small shovel, jumper cables, tow strap, fire extinguisher, tarp, and wag bags.

 

[Brunnie]

I cut a 4"x12" piece of tin for each side. That keeps a lot of water from entering the side of the box, think car wash.
I stow recovery gear up there as well as hoses for airing up/down. I changed the handle to a locking handle so nothing can wander off on its own.

 

[campisi]

Empty except for wet/sweaty socks, shoes, clothes etc when I'm not on a trip. When I'm on a trip it has my air up/down hoses, small hand axe, some tools and a tarp. If I must use a WAG bag, as outback97 mentioned above, then it goes up there and the tarp comes in the truck!

 

[N.Fl.X]

Mines got my spare key, two recovery straps, and im hoping to put a fire extinguisher up there too soon.

 

[mojavedesertman]

I keep my recovery strap and shackles a folding shovel as well as jumper cables in mine

 

[Just a Hunter]

For the most part, my wet box is just for looks.
I rarely ever use it for anything.

 

[gringofusilero]

There have been threads here before about installing a locking latch on that top box but when I’ve looked up the needed part (Southco 92-41-511) it’s pretty expensive - way more than it used to be apparently. I think having that box lock would make it way more useful.

 

[campisi]

Not really. I have that locking latch from Southco on mine and rarely keep it locked. Never had anything stolen. Most people don't even know there's a box up there. One of the least useful mods I've done to my truck.

 

[mtnbound]

Dog poop bags.

 

[gringofusilero]

Not really. I have that locking latch from Southco on mine and rarely keep it locked. Never had anything stolen. Most people don't even know there's a box up there.

Interesting. How much did you pay for the Southco?

 

[campisi]

I can't remember, it was several years ago.

 

[TANSTAAFB]

Most of the time I either have a cargo rack or a topper up there, either of which block access so it rarely gets used. I've considered designing in a trap door when I get around to building a custom rack so I could use it as a security box kinda thing. Haven't thought it all the way through but I'd like to keep it accessible and functional somehow. Meh, someday

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[Brunnie]

Interesting. How much did you pay for the Southco?

I bought mine from someone here on the board and paid about $40 for it.
Amazon has the Black ones for $42.
Southco Locking handle

 

[GreyDuck]

Dog poop bags.

Before or after using them?

I keep a few 2x4s in mine. They're useful for leveling during camping so I don't have to sleep at an incline.

 

[zanethan]

Not really. I have that locking latch from Southco on mine and rarely keep it locked. Never had anything stolen. Most people don't even know there's a box up there.

This. I live in an area where unlocked vehicles are rummaged though regularly and no one has touched mine in 3 years. I wouldn’t store diamonds or gold up there but a tow strap/recovery gear/camping equipment etc would be fine. These items aren’t exactly sought out by thieves either.