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How to Prevent Water Leaking Into Bed During Water Crossings

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Tundra'25, Feb 16, 2020.

  1. Feb 16, 2020 at 6:45 PM
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    Hey everyone! I was just wondering: I put my luggage in the back of the bed and occasionally sleep there when I go overlanding (and I have a truck cap on it too), but if I ever do a deep water crossing (to the point where the water is just above the tailgate hinges), water will definitely get inside the bed. Any solutions or ideas?
     
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    I'd say that's too deep. Door handles are above or even with the top of the engine. Water in the bed would be the least of my concerns
     
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    Gotta agree with Pudge, if the water is at the top of the tailgate, you’d probably have bigger problems.
     
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    Sorry, I meant to say hinges, not the actual DOOR. Thanks for your input.
     
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    What’s the set up like? Any chance you could put drawers in? Or a platform just above the wheel wells and keep stuff underneath that you aren’t worried a out getting wet and the other stuff up a big higher?
     
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    There are drawers the height of the wheel well, and there is a platform above, but I am trying to make sure NOTHING gets in. Like: Dust and water. I just want to reassure myself that all of my stuff is safe from the elements. It would be nice to know if anyone has any good ideas
     
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    You know, I could make something that resembles a trashcan liner . . . so basically, it's just a watertight box that fits inside of the bed.
     

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