The right storage solutions and proper weight distribution are some of the best UTE toolbox setup ideas. If you’re tired of searching for the tool you need, these organisation ideas will save time and maximise space.
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Benefits of Using UTE Toolboxes to Stay Organised
Benefits of a well-organised UTE toolbox include:
- Reduce stress and frustration from searching for equipment or tools
- Uphold a more professional image
- Avoid losing gear or tools
- Protect tools and equipment against damage from coming loose and sliding around during transport
- Enhance safety by keeping tools secure
- Save time by knowing exactly where each tool is and increasing accessibility
- Optimise workflow and productivity
- Maximise available space in your UTE or van
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Our Best UTE Toolbox Setup Ideas and Tips
- Choose Your Ute Toolbox Setup and Features
- Assess and Organise Your Tools
- Ensure Proper Weight Distribution
- Secure Tools, Gear, and Equipment
- Don’t Skimp on Quality
1. Choose Your Ute Toolbox Setup and Features
To ensure the best UTE toolbox setup, start by choosing the right storage solutions. This will mostly depend on your industry.
Examples of common van and UTE storage solutions include:Â
- Full -door Toolboxes: Ideal for easy visibility and fast access to tools you use frequently
- Half-door Toolboxes: Convenient access from the side of the UTE without the need to climb into it
- Under-Tray UTE Toolboxes: A great way to maximise storage space by utilising the space under the UTE tray rather than consuming bed space
- UTE Canopy: Ideal for storing a combination of small and large tools or equipment
- Ute Ladder Racks: A heavy duty roof rack for storing equipment & gear on top of your tray and cab to carry long & heavy objects which sometimes can be weighted up to 200-300kg.
- Storage Drawers: Perfect for storing small tools securely, maximising space, and for easy access (no heavy lids to lift)
- Full-Length Toolboxes: Usually it’s a toolbox that is just as long as the length of your tray. Ideal for storing large equipment or tools safely while maintaining easy access
- Custom Shelving, Dividers, and Modular Storage Units: Convenient and fully customisable solutions for smaller tools
We recommend asking these questions to help narrow down the UTE storage solutions that will benefit you most:
- Do I regularly transport tools to remote locations, in poor weather, or over rugged roads?
- Do I need lockable compartments for security purposes?
- Do I need drawers, trays, and compartments with dustproof or waterproof seals to protect equipment?
- Do I have certain tools I use multiple times a day?
- Do I mostly have small tools and gadgets? Or larger, bulkier equipment? Or do I have a mix of both?
We go more in-depth on choosing the right UTE toolbox in our guide here: Guide to Choosing the Right Ute Tool Box – Jaram Australia.
Not sure which UTE storage solution you need? We can work with you to develop a custom UTE or van fitout according to your industry and preferences.
2. Assess and Organise Your Tools
Once you decide on the right storage setup and toolbox options, you’ll need to assess and organise your tools.Â
Take a look at your tools and equipment and get rid of any items that are damaged or no longer used. Next, sort by size, type, function, and shape..
Here are some tips for organising your UTE toolbox and equipment:
- Store tools handle-to-end to maximise space
- Always store bulkier items as low as possible for weight distribution and safety reasons
- Consider labelling drawers and compartments
- Replace damaged items
Browse our range of van and UTE shelving and storage solutions here: Van Storage System | Storage (Shelving/Drawer/Gas Cabinets/Rolacases/ Vice and Vice Mounts) – Jaram Australia. Â
3. Ensure Proper Weight Distribution
An unevenly weighted toolbox can stress the UTE’s tray, drawers, hinges, and other structural components. Heavy equipment or gear can even throw off the vehicle’s balance and decrease fuel efficiency without proper weight distribution.
Always store heavier tools lower for balance and safety and aim to create equal weight distribution on both sides.
4. Secure Tools, Gear, and Equipment
Preventing movement is key for safety, keeping tools secure, and preventing damage during transport.
Here are tips on securing tools and equipment to ensure safe transport:
- Secure smaller items in drawers or trays
- Secure heavy tools or equipment with straps on your heavy duty roofrack like Maxirack ladder racks
- Install anti-slip mats under tools or equipment to minimise shifting
- Use foam inserts or dividers to prevent small tools within drawers
5. Don’t Skimp on Quality
No one wants to get their UTE toolbox setup and organised only to have to re-do it in a year.
Low-quality storage components can expose your expensive tools and equipment to moisture and dust, leading to rust and corrosion. The actual storage solutions are susceptible to damage as well. For instance, a cheap toolbox may have rusted hinges or corrosion in a matter of months.
We know how important it is for our clients to have reliable, durable storage solutions. This is especially true for mine spec vehicle fitouts.
With frequent exposure to poor conditions, dust, and temperature extremes, mine spec vehicles need to handle the toughest of conditions. Our Jaram Megachest Ute Toolboxes aren’t messing around when it comes to toughness and reliability.
Our megachest UTE toolboxes feature:
- Power-coating
- Anti-corrosion galvanised steel
- Aluminium reinforcement
- Rubber weather-sealing to block out the elements and protect tools against water damage
- A 5-year warranty
- Injection moulded, high-impact resin
Find the Tool You Need, When You Need It with Custom UTE Toolboxes and Storage
An organised UTE toolbox can save time, prevent tools from shifting and getting lost or damaged, and allow you to work more efficiently. Tired of wasting valuable time at job sites desperately searching for a certain tool?Â
We’ve been outfitting UTEs since 1975 — almost half a century! This makes it easy for us to evaluate your tradie UTE setup, van, or mine spec vehicle. We can provide you with a high-quality, custom UTE or van fitout to match your exact needs.
We’ll work with you to transform your plain service vehicle with a versatile, custom storage solution.
Our range of UTE storage upgrades and solutions includes under-tray boxes, custom drawers, secure tool storage, shelving systems, canopies, roof racks, and more.
Contact Jaram Australia today to maximise your storage space with our custom UTE toolbox setup solutions.
