When you need comprehensive organized storage in your truck bed or cargo van while keeping floor space completely open, the WEATHER GUARD Pack Rat Standard Drawer Unit (Model 338-3) delivers professional-grade performance with substantial capacity and heavy-duty steel construction in a bright white finish. This automotive accessory features a large roll-out drawer with 425-pound load capacity, four compartments, and 24 dividers for extensive organization, while the reinforced steel top is rated for 750 pounds—creating a versatile vehicle storage solution that functions as both organized drawer storage and a load-bearing work surface. Measuring 48" long, 39.75" wide, and 13" high, this substantial unit mounts inside the rear of trucks or cargo vans, providing easy access to large tools and supplies through the One-Touch latch system while leaving valuable floor space open for larger equipment, materials, or cargo. The bright white ARMOR TUF powder coat finish ensures durability and professional appearance while the four-compartment, 24-divider configuration provides the most comprehensive organization available. For contractors, service technicians, fleet managers, or anyone needing maximum organized storage capacity that preserves usable floor space, this represents the ultimate durable truck bed cover alternative combining drawer organization with substantial load-bearing capability.
Heavy-Duty Steel Construction with Dual Load Ratings
The Pack Rat Standard Drawer Unit is engineered with heavy-duty steel construction providing two distinct load ratings optimized for different uses. The roll-out drawer has a 425-pound load rating (evenly distributed), accommodating substantial tool and equipment weight while maintaining smooth operation. This capacity handles extensive tool collections, multiple power tool cases, parts inventory, testing equipment, safety gear, or any combination of items that commercial operations need to transport and access frequently.
The 14-gauge steel top and sides allow a 750-pound load rating (evenly distributed)—nearly double the drawer capacity. This substantial top load rating transforms the 48" x 39.75" surface into a functional platform that extends your vehicle's capability. Place large toolboxes or storage systems on top, stack materials during loading operations, use it as a stable equipment platform in transit, position service body compartment units or additional storage modules, or leverage it as an extension of your truck bed or van floor. The combination of the drawer below and load platform above creates versatile dual-purpose utility that maximizes every cubic inch of vehicle space.
The 12-gauge steel skids provide extra strength for the base, ensuring structural integrity even when supporting 750 pounds on top while the 425-pound drawer operates below. Anti-skid strips provide traction for work boots on top of the unit—important when you're standing on or walking across the surface to access other areas of your truck bed or van, especially in wet or dirty conditions.
At 383 pounds, this substantial unit reflects the heavy-duty materials and construction required for maximum capacity and dual load ratings. The weight ensures stability when loaded, prevents shifting during transit, and demonstrates the robust engineering necessary for professional applications.
Large Roll-Out Drawer with Four-Compartment Organization
The roll-out drawer provides easy access and organization for the substantial interior capacity. Rather than requiring you to reach deep into a fixed compartment spanning nearly 40" of width, the drawer slides out smoothly, bringing all contents forward for easy visibility, selection, and retrieval. This is particularly valuable when the unit is mounted inside a truck bed or cargo van where access to the back of such a wide unit would otherwise be difficult.
The four compartments with twenty-four dividers create the most comprehensive organization available in the Pack Rat line. Each compartment measures 8.5" high, 9.75" wide, and 45" long—substantially taller than compact models, accommodating larger tools, taller equipment, or greater quantities of items. With 24 dividers distributed across four compartments, you can create highly organized storage tailored to your specific inventory: separate hand tools by type, organize power tool accessories by tool, compartmentalize parts and fasteners by size or application, dedicate sections to testing equipment or specialized tools, or create any organizational system that optimizes your workflow and efficiency.
The One-Touch latch assembly provides easy, one-hand operation for quick access when hands are full. The factory-installed lock provides security for the substantial value of tools and supplies stored in this large-capacity unit, with key-alike option available on request for fleet operations managing multiple units across vehicles.
Key Features
- Four Compartments with 24 Dividers: Maximum organization capacity—8.5" tall compartments accommodate larger tools and equipment
- 425 lb Drawer / 750 lb Top Capacity: Heavy-duty dual load ratings for drawer storage below and platform capability above
- Large 48" x 40" Footprint: Substantial capacity and work surface—nearly triple the area of standard single-drawer models
- One-Touch Latch System: Easy one-hand operation for quick access to comprehensive organized storage
Professional Capacity and Installation
The floor mounting location is key to maximizing utility in this large-capacity configuration. By mounting inside the rear of your truck bed or cargo van at floor level, the 48" x 40" unit provides extensive organized storage without consuming vertical space. The 13" height means you can still load substantial materials, equipment, or toolboxes on the 750-pound-rated top while maintaining drawer access below. The floor space forward of the unit remains open for items requiring flat floor support.
This large capacity is ideal for specific applications: mounting against the cab in long-bed trucks to create comprehensive tool organization while leaving the rear bed open for materials and cargo, positioning in extended or long wheelbase cargo vans to create mobile workshop capability with extensive organized storage, installing in service body trucks where it supplements compartment storage with high-capacity drawer access, equipping fleet vehicles with standardized comprehensive storage that handles diverse tool and equipment requirements, or any operation where maximum organized capacity combined with top load platform creates significant operational advantages.
The 48" length fits crosswise in most full-size truck beds, while the 39.75" width spans a substantial portion of bed or van width. In cargo vans, this can be positioned lengthwise along one side, creating a mobile workbench and storage system while leaving the opposite side clear for ladders, long materials, or bulky equipment. In truck beds, it typically mounts against the cab, utilizing the front bed area for organized storage while preserving rear bed access for loading larger items.
Installation takes approximately 1 hour and involves securing the substantial 383-pound unit to the truck bed or van floor using appropriate fasteners and mounting methods. The steel skids on the bottom provide the mounting surface and distribute both the unit's weight and the loads it supports to the floor structure. Professional installation is recommended given the unit's size and weight.
Quality and Professional Finish
The bright white ARMOR TUF powder coat finish ensures years of dependability while creating a clean, professional appearance. This commercial-grade coating resists scratches, chips, rust, and corrosion, maintaining structural integrity through years of exposure to tools, equipment, weather, and demanding conditions. The white finish maintains professional appearance that reflects quality operations, shows less dirt and oxidation than darker finishes in storage applications, reflects light for better visibility when accessing contents, and coordinates well with white trucks and vans popular in commercial fleets.
The Limited Lifetime Warranty demonstrates WEATHER GUARD's confidence in construction quality for the most demanding professional applications. USA manufacturing ensures quality control standards, welding procedures, material specifications, and construction methods that meet exacting requirements for heavy-duty commercial vehicle storage solutions supporting substantial loads.
Product Specifications
Model Number: 338-3
Style: Pack Rat Standard Drawer Unit (Heavy-Duty, Maximum Capacity)
Material: Steel (14-gauge top and sides, 12-gauge skids)
Finish: Brite White ARMOR TUF Powder Coat
Configuration: 1 Large Drawer, 4 Compartments, 24 Dividers
Drawer Load Capacity: 425 lbs (evenly distributed)
Top Load Capacity: 750 lbs (evenly distributed)
Mounting Location: Floor
Latch System: One-Touch (one-hand operation)
Lock: Factory-Installed (key-alike on request)
Installation Time: 1 hour
Warranty: Limited Lifetime
Country of Origin: USA
Dimensions:
- Length: 48"
- Width: 39.75"
- Height: 13"
- Weight: 383 lbs
Compartment Dimensions:
- Height: 8.5"
- Width: 9.75"
- Length: 45"
- Quantity: 4 compartments
Key Features:
- 425 lb drawer capacity
- 750 lb top load capacity
- 4 compartments with 24 dividers
- One-Touch latch system
- Roll-out drawer operation
- Anti-skid top surface
- 14-gauge steel construction
- 12-gauge steel skids
- Factory-installed lock
- Bright white powder coat finish
- USA manufacturing
- Large 48" x 40" footprint
Applications:
- Truck bed storage (full-size trucks)
- Cargo van storage (extended/long wheelbase)
- Service body trucks
- Fleet vehicles
- Mobile workshop applications
Maximum Organized Storage Capacity in Professional White
Whether you're a contractor managing extensive tool inventories across multiple trades, a service technician requiring comprehensive organized storage for diverse equipment, a fleet manager standardizing maximum-capacity storage across white commercial vehicles, a mobile professional needing both extensive drawer organization and substantial top load platform, or anyone seeking to transform their truck bed or cargo van into a highly organized mobile workspace while preserving floor space for cargo, the WEATHER GUARD Pack Rat Standard Drawer Unit 48" x 40" in white delivers the ultimate professional solution. The combination of 425-pound drawer capacity with four compartments and 24 dividers, 750-pound top load rating creating functional work surface, large 48" x 40" footprint maximizing storage volume, One-Touch access system, heavy-duty steel construction with anti-skid top, bright white professional finish, floor-mounted design that preserves usable space, and USA manufacturing with Limited Lifetime Warranty makes this the intelligent choice for operations demanding maximum organized capacity with clean professional appearance. This isn't just storage—it's a comprehensive mobile workspace system that organizes your entire tool and equipment inventory while creating a functional platform extending your vehicle's capability and preserving valuable floor space for the diverse, demanding requirements of professional operations.
Terms to Know
- Pack Rat: WEATHER GUARD's heavy-duty drawer unit system designed for truck bed and cargo van floor mounting—combines drawer storage with load-bearing top surface.
- Roll-Out Drawer: A drawer that slides out on tracks or guides, bringing contents forward for easy access without reaching deep into compartments.
- Four-Compartment Configuration: Drawer interior divided into four separate sections, each with multiple dividers for comprehensive organization of diverse tools and equipment.
- Load Rating (Evenly Distributed): The maximum weight capacity when load is spread uniformly across the surface—concentrated loads reduce safe capacity.
- 14-Gauge Steel: Steel with thickness of approximately 0.0747" (1.9mm)—heavy-duty material providing strength for top and side panels.
- 12-Gauge Steel: Steel with thickness of approximately 0.1046" (2.66mm)—heavier and stronger than 14-gauge, used for base skids supporting maximum loads.
- One-Touch Latch: A latch mechanism requiring only a single motion to release—enables one-hand operation when other hand is occupied.
- Steel Skids: Reinforced base runners that provide structural support, distribute weight, and serve as mounting surface for floor installation.
- Anti-Skid Strips: Textured or raised surface treatments providing traction to prevent slipping when walking on top of the unit.
- Floor-Mounted Storage: Storage units that install at floor level rather than on walls or overhead—preserves vertical space and creates load-bearing top surface.
- Key-Alike: Option where multiple locks use the same key—valuable for fleet operations managing multiple vehicles or storage units.
- Compartment Dividers: Removable or fixed partitions that separate drawer interior into organized sections—24 dividers create extensive organization capability.
- ARMOR TUF Powder Coat: Durable finishing process creating tough, chip-resistant, corrosion-proof protection for commercial equipment.
- Maximum Capacity Configuration: The largest Pack Rat model offering the most storage volume, compartments, and organizational dividers.