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Rambox Use, Tips and Upgrades

mdnyrx

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One of the things that drove me to a Ram from owning GM products was the Ramboxes, among many, many other things. I looked for a thread for general ideas and info on these, but wasn’t able to find anything recent. Hoping to start a thread for effective ways people are using the Ramboxes and general info on getting the most out of them.

One of the concerns I had prior to purchasing was the bed space and being able to get an ATV loaded in. I took measurements and it was always close enough to make me nervous. Fontunately my XP platform Polaris Sportsman fits perfectly between the utility rails. I was hoping to find that info on this forum prior to purchasing, but didn’t after some digging. I load with ramps and while it is snug, there is room on either side, even on what I think is Polaris’ biggest chassis with stock wheels and tires.

I was disappointed to see the lack of options for dividers on the new DT style boxes and wasn’t thrilled with the prices from Mopar on older gens anyway. I found a sheet of 1/4” black acrylic on Amazon for $25 (link below) and made my own. 4” x 9” rectangles make good simple, low profile dividers with room above to easily stash longer items. Had enough left over on the sheet to craft a close out panel for the spot above the filler cap. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DYSTH3K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I was also in search of a tool box/bag that used the space inside the Ramboxes well to store frequently used tools. I found one from Home Depot that is the perfect dimensions and holds a decent assortment of hand tools and a compact drill.

What else have people found that works well and makes efficient use of the space in the Rambox?
 

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Another idea I had, but that I've not done anything about yet, is to remove the three screws in the RamBox on the back wall facing you. Then put them back in with some stationary or folding hooks so that you could hang groceries, extension cords, etc. from those hooks.
 

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One of the favorite mods i've seen is an air compressor mounted on the side of the box. I believe you have to remove the box to mount properly.

Some winter when i have nothing better to do I'll go full mod mode on my rambox, removing the boxes and rear wheelhouse liners, full rust proofing the rear fenders and bedside.
 

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Another idea I had, but that I've not done anything about yet, is to remove the three screws in the RamBox on the back wall facing you. Then put them back in with some stationary or folding hooks so that you could hang groceries, extension cords, etc. from those hooks.

To piggyback on this. Looks like the screws/bolts are in-line, which means a full length rail could be mounted there, so hooks etc could be located at any point along the rail. I could see wrapping a long cord or air hose horizontally instead of wound in a tight circle.
 

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