Buy UWS TBS-69-LP Single Lid Low Profile Aluminum Toolbox with Beveled Insulated LidUWS TBS-69-LP Single Lid Low Profile Aluminum Toolbox with Beveled Insulated Lid Product Description:
- Patented fully foamed lid creates a rigid wall between outer aluminum layers to help prevent bending or warping
- Stainless steel lock handles provide strength, security and rust-free product life 3-Compartment sliding tray for convenient small item storage and retrieval
- 0.063 inch aluminum One-Piece Tub and Lid is designed to support heavy loads, absorb tool drops and prevent leakage
- Self-closing struts automatically close the lid, with slight manual pull, securing the box when hands are full
- 2 built-in tool trays and screwdriver holders add extra strength and rigidity. Lid opens 90 degree for easy loading and unloading of tools and equipments
Product Description
UWS Single Lid Low Profile Aluminum Toolbox with Beveled Insulated Lid is built 2 inch lower on the bed rail for a better view out rear window and sleeker look. It features the remarkable structural-foamed lid designed to complement the latest truck designs. This toolbox is constructed of high quality materials which offer long lasting durability.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Almost Identical to the Dewalt dcs70 sold by amazon
By HMMWV
Originally I planned to compare this UWS truck tool box with the Dewalt version for an a/b comparison. It turned out UWS makes both boxes. I'll try to give you as much information on comparing these identical boxes as possible.(UPDATE: after installation on identical service trucks in my fleet we noticed the dewalt version has a taller lid by about 1.5 inches than the UWS lid. UWS didn't say anything about the lid difference but if you are looking out the rear window backing up the UWS box doesn't hide as much as the dewalt box due to the lower profile lid)Since the dewalt dcs70 lacked the 1/2" VSR drill mentioned in the product description, unfortunately my Apples to Oranges comparison turned out to be an Apples to Apples comparison after a little research. Continue to History below.(The History)Dewalt does not "make" truck toolboxes, but instead contracts this out to a company named Thule (silent h - pronounced tool). UWS and Thule are the same company due to an acquisition in 9-2007 when Thule bought UWS, so both boxes are made by the same company. Judging by the welding skill, burns, splatter, and marks, I'd go so far as to say they were made by the same person.The dewalt product did not include the 1/2" VSR Drill, which I'll admit seemed a strange combination (buy a truck toolbox, get a drill), so it put the comparison on very level footing.Making some phone calls to Thule (UWS) I found out that they proudly manufacture the box for Dewalt. They were very helpful to explain that the dcs70 and tbs-69 are the exact same product, which once they arrived on my shipping dock, I discovered was true (except for the nameplate in front)These two boxes are both made from .063 Aluminium diamondplate, welded. I'll admit Al is not the easiest material to weld, but there was no effort made to clean up the splatter and burn marks on the welding which even I do when welding and I'm by no means "neat" or obcessive about it.Thule does make a "BETTER" grade box out of .080 Al that weighs 30 lbs more and has a 4 corner locking system plus a "tough coat" tub and lid liner. It's not sold through Amazon though. This box is UWS's entry level box basically.(The boxes)Unpacking the boxes didn't take much - the packing left quite a bit to be desired and did not provide adequate protection to the product - no styrofoam corners, just 2 half sized boxes that nest inside each other with the toolbox inside, and 5-6 straps of clear shipping tape on 3 sides holding it all together. Keep in mind it's almost the size of a coffin. I noted some shipping damage, but then again my 2 boxes spent the last week in a fedex ground truck going cross country to my lab in California. I guess it's not as painful when the FEDEX driver dings up your new toy for the first time.Both boxes are bright and shiny other than their unpolished welds outside which was disappointing. The inside welds are worse. The two boxes did have slightly different keys which was a pleasant surprise, however the lock system offers less than a few seconds deterrent to a determined theif. Keeping in mind how many $ worth of tools could be inside one of these, I'd prefer a high security lock / key. I STRONGLY recommend you purchase a high security lock/shackle that you can weld to the box and lid to keep people out.(The A/B comparison)Well, They are the same box except for the higher lid on the dewalt, both drop shipped from UWD, with the same accessories inside (a sliding black plastic parts tray). The Dewalt version carries a lifetime warantee and their logo, while Thule/UWS offers a 1 year warantee. Realistically if a weld failed 5 years from now, are you going to remove the box from your truck and ship it by truck freight back to dewalt or get your GTAW welder and fix the leak yourself?The prices of the same box are within a dollar of each other right now, and they weigh within a lb of each other. It's the same box with different nameplates. I liked the simplicity of the Dewalt installation instructions better, but the UWS seemed to be more of a mechanical engineering drawing showing how to bolt the box in your truck and looked more professional than the dewalt "you'll need these items, drill, bolts, ..."Other than that, these are the same unit. You could consider the heavy duty (.080") version from Thule but that's the only real other option - they mentioned it on the phone. It weighs 30 lbs more.I'll take some photos of the welds so you can see how they look. Both brands are the same. I am deducting 1 point for inadequate packaging and shipping damage and 1 point for weld quality and locking system. Other than those issues they are nice shiny identical boxes that would look good on any new truck.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Nice Truck Mounted Toolbox
By Donnie Darko
The installation of this toolbox was a snap. I was able to complete the job by myself in about 20 minutes. It's a very sturdy, good loking addition to my truck. The locking mechanism is also very nice, strong and secure. Overall I'm very impressed with the construction, appearance and function of the box. I would have given it a "5 Star" rating except for one thing, that being one of the things I thought I would like most about it. The low profile, that looks great, eliminates some of the height advantages you get with a full profile toolbox... (duh, I guess you would know that before you ordered it). Having previously had a full profile box I didn't realize how much of a difference that few inches would make when putting tools and equipment inside. I had to make some adjustments in that area, but I think this will be less of a problem for me as I get used to the new lower profile. In balance, I think I will enjoy the lower profile much more than I will miss the extra height. The nice thing is that I am better able to see my 5th Wheel in the back of the truck when I back in to hook up. That is a big plus. I recommend this toolbox and am actually leaning toward a 4 1/2 Star rating already, just since I've started writing this review.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.Very Good, But Not Complete
By SevereWX
Having received the UWS TBS-69-LP saddle box, I was shocked at the shoddy packaging that held it together. It was shipped with hastily and poorly taped together pieces of cardboard. No foam padding or anything else to protect it. Given the cost of these items, one would expect them to be shipped in a better container that would protect them from shipping damage, but such was not the case. It was amazing that the toolbox arrived with no damage to it. Even though the toolbox came undamaged, it did arrive missing the mounting hardware. There was one loose nut rattling around on the inside of the box, but nothing else, save for the instruction manual. This box comes with a one year warranty, which states if you drill more than one hole on each side of the box to mount it to the bed of your truck, you will void the warranty on the box, so if you're planning on doing a more secure 4-point installation to bolt it directly to the bed-rails of your truck, forget about having a warranty on this toolbox.The box itself seems sturdy enough, though the welds are rough and it appears that no time was taken to clean up the welds after they were done. The lock and latch hardware is the typical inexpensive hardware found on most lower-grade truck boxes, and held on with 4 rivets. It wouldn't take a very determined thief to bypass/destroy/pick/pry his way into this box in short order. Better lock/latch hardware would have greatly improved my confidence in this being a secure box, and the rest of the box design is sturdy enough to warrant improved hardware.The toolbox came with a 3-compartment plastic top tray that can slide from one end of the box to the other. It slides very easily, so if you plan on doing any driving on rough terrain, you might want to consider finding a way to fasten to the tray in spot spot to keep it from flinging around from one side to the other. The struts supplied seem to keep the lid held open very well, and should be easy enough to replace if they ever stop working. Altogether, it's a very solid saddle box, and would rate 5-stars if it weren't for the lack of mounting hardware, and low-grade locks and latches.
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