DeeZee Red Label Fifth Wheel Utility Chest (DZ8560WB)

Red BarchettaModaholic Lifetime Member

2 months ago yesterday we bought a new-to-us truck/TV -
A 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LTZ (V8, 5.3L, integrated brake controller, factory backup camera, integrated TPMS, remote start, ...), etc ...
https://community.lanceowners.org/top...ed-to-a-new-to-us-tv

I then bought a bed mat -
https://community.lanceowners.org/top...9#550326589916257509

So last week I asked my fellow LOA'ers about 5th wheel boxes/chests. As it so happened JamesHB is the ONLY LOA'er who actually has one -
https://community.lanceowners.org/top...ew-questions-for-you

Well, now there are 2 of us in the 5th wheel chest club. cool

I found what I wanted and then started shopping around. Found one brand new at WalMart shipped for $329.88 total. It arrived yesterday. Had 2 minor dings, but otherwise it is in excellent condition. I had to make a WalMart account (simple - just email address & a password), but other than that it was quick & easy. It arrived in 3 days.

It is a DeeZee Red Label Fifth Wheel Utility Chest (DZ8560WB) -
https://www.deezee.com/product...utility-chest-black/

Here is a video review that etrailer.com did on it 3 years ago -
https://youtu.be/zul14-Zo410

Not much else to say except that I did not want to drill in to the bed of the truck so instead I drilled 2 holes - 1 in each side wall - of the chest so that I could secure it to the front tie-downs of the truck using J-bolts. I'll re-key it at some point (might match it to the Global core & lock/key of our TT). It is extremely spacious inside. I will add some shelving and partitions after we use it for 6 months or so.

Here are some pictures including it engulfing our front porch area upon arrival, various camping items that all fit with the lid closed/latched - including our Westinghouse 2.4K generator, a J-bolt from different angles, etc ... -

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3/21/176:11 PM

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Red BarchettaModaholic Lifetime Member

Thanks James.

3/21/178:05 PM

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shchuckA Couple Having Fun Campin' FreeLOAderIn MemoryLifetime MemberTrailmaster

Jeff

looks good - you will love the box - FYI - the latch on some of the boxes just catch the lock tab - just check yours -- and have fun with the Mods

Shchuck

3/21/178:48 PM

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Red BarchettaModaholic Lifetime Member

Thanks Chuck.

This box is perfect for our needs & uses. The latch/lock mechanism is the very first thing that I checked out upon arrival. Nice & solid. I will be swapping out the lock core & key as it came with the all-too-common CH502 core & key.

3/21/179:20 PM

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Big EKing of LOA King of LOALifetime Member

Very nice Jeff.......

3/21/179:49 PM

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settersLOA's media master FreeLOAderKing of LOALifetime MemberTrailmaster

cool thumb

3/21/1710:08 PM

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R&V SpikerLOA's Master Gabber King of LOALance AmbassadorLifetime MemberTrailmaster

VERY nice addition. It's almost a necessity if you want to keep the truck cabin clear of camping clutter.

Sooooooo, are ya missin the SUV? roflmao

3/22/179:37 AM

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Red BarchettaModaholic Lifetime Member

Thanks Randy.

Actually, we do miss the SUV. 17 years is a long time with a lot of amazing memories.

We've now had the truck for 2 months & 2 days. I filled it up with gas the first day and it still has 3/4 of a tank. So I still can't give an impression on it. Sure is fancy though with its top-of-the-line features ("Chevy LTZ trim package"). Just not a vehicle that we drive much.

3/22/179:52 AM

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EFerrierMaster Camper Lifetime MemberTrailmaster

Looks great Jeff!

3/22/1711:02 AM

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Red BarchettaModaholic Lifetime Member

Thanks Ernie.

3/22/1711:29 AM

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Red BarchettaModaholic Lifetime Member

In the past 24 hours we've had some pretty good rain. Yesterday I laid down paper towels covering the bottom of the chest and closed & locked the lid. Just checked. Bone, er paper dry.

3/22/176:49 PM

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Red BarchettaModaholic Lifetime Member

A final wrap-up -

I cannot believe how spacious this 5th wheel chest is!

Everything, but a single ice chest fit in the chest and we are on a trip that has us bringing everything, but the kitchen sink. Nothing extra in the TT and nothing at all in the truck cab.

3 cases of H2O, half a case of ale, generator, gas can, step stool, bike helmets, baseball gloves, and on and on. It's like having a trunk in a truck. Weatherproof and lockable as well.