Gear Tunnel
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I'd rather have more usable bed room, or more battery capacity.
I have always appreciated the side compartments that Dodge RAM trucks have. Its a great use of dead space for storage. i also enjoy tailgating and love that they put drains in them to fill with ice and drinks 
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Diving deeper into this, I have always thought that the inside of truck bed walls have dead space that could be used for storage. I would love to get rid of the toolbox on my truck if I had the ability to store basic tools, straps, etc. in different sized lockable compartments within the bed itself (keep in mind a longer compartment would be needed for things like levels). A combination of what Dodge did for outside access, and lockable storage compartments on the inside remaining dead space areas could be a cool set up. Earlier post on storage within the tailgate itself could be applied to both the truck and SUV model (https://scoutmotors.community.forum/threads/tailgate-and-or-tailgating.98/post-1096). Would be really cool if those locks were lock/unlockable with the same fob button (or unlocks when fob is within range) that unlocks the tailgate. ....hate carrying extra keys. These boxes and locks might be another good idea to plan for, but be able to purchase as accessories at any time.
Under the back seat for storage compartments is another good option for tools, straps, etc. The ability to keep stuff from rolling around in this particular compartment would be key in design with this one being inside the cab. One idea might be to make Scout embroidered soft bags with foam that are made to fit within these compartments.
.Diving deeper into this, I have always thought that the inside of truck bed walls have dead space that could be used for storage. I would love to get rid of the toolbox on my truck if I had the ability to store basic tools, straps, etc. in different sized lockable compartments within the bed itself (keep in mind a longer compartment would be needed for things like levels). A combination of what Dodge did for outside access, and lockable storage compartments on the inside remaining dead space areas could be a cool set up. Earlier post on storage within the tailgate itself could be applied to both the truck and SUV model (https://scoutmotors.community.forum/threads/tailgate-and-or-tailgating.98/post-1096). Would be really cool if those locks were lock/unlockable with the same fob button (or unlocks when fob is within range) that unlocks the tailgate. ....hate carrying extra keys. These boxes and locks might be another good idea to plan for, but be able to purchase as accessories at any time.
Under the back seat for storage compartments is another good option for tools, straps, etc. The ability to keep stuff from rolling around in this particular compartment would be key in design with this one being inside the cab. One idea might be to make Scout embroidered soft bags with foam that are made to fit within these compartments.
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Not to nit-pick, but Dodge was hardly the first to use this concept. See the Chevrolet Avalanche:I have always appreciated the side compartments that Dodge RAM trucks have. Its a great use of dead space for storage. i also enjoy tailgating and love that they put drains in them to fill with ice and drinks
Diving deeper into this, I have always thought that the inside of truck bed walls have dead space that could be used for storage. I would love to get rid of the toolbox on my truck if I had the ability to store basic tools, straps, etc. in different sized lockable compartments within the bed itself (keep in mind a longer compartment would be needed for things like levels).
As far as your dead-space in the wheelwells, someone saw your need and filled said need, UnderCover Swingcase:
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Nice, didn't remember Avalanche did that.
I was more thinking an end result where the compartments are recessed into the sidewalls of the bed. Actually simular to the aftermarket Scout II lockable storage.
