When you need essential small parts and tool organization in your truck bed or cargo van with absolute minimal height and compact footprint, the WEATHER GUARD ITEMIZER Van Drawer Unit (Model 316-3) delivers professional-grade performance with lightweight aluminum construction in a dual lateral drawer configuration and bright white finish. This innovative automotive accessory features two lateral drawers arranged side-by-side, each with 75-pound capacity and adjustable dividers for flexible organization, creating a versatile vehicle storage solution that places small equipment, parts, and tools at your fingertips. Measuring 49" long, just 24" wide, and only 6.75" high, this enclosed unit provides practical storage capacity in an ultra-low-profile design with the most compact width in the lateral drawer line—ideal for organizing essential tools, fasteners, electrical components, plumbing supplies, or any operation requiring systematic access to frequently used small items without consuming vertical space or excessive floor area. At just 52 pounds, the aluminum construction delivers two full drawers with 250-pound top load capacity in a profile so low it can fit under benches, beneath raised floors, or in applications where both height clearance and floor space are measured carefully. For contractors, service technicians, fleet managers, or anyone needing organized small parts storage with absolute minimum height impact and space-efficient footprint, this represents an intelligent durable truck bed cover alternative that provides dual-drawer organization in the most compact lateral configuration.
Ultra-Lightweight Aluminum Construction in Minimal Profile
The ITEMIZER Drawer Unit is constructed of lightweight aluminum—a strategic material choice for applications where weight management is critical. At just 52 pounds for a dual-drawer lateral unit with 49" x 24" footprint, the aluminum construction provides professional drawer organization while weighing less than many single-drawer steel toolboxes. This exceptional weight efficiency is valuable for maximizing payload capacity for revenue-generating tools, materials, and equipment, improving fuel economy by minimizing vehicle weight, making installation extremely manageable (easily handled by one person), allowing the unit to be positioned without floor reinforcement concerns, positioning or repositioning without assistance, and preserving vehicle suspension and tire life.
Aluminum offers natural corrosion resistance for long-term durability even when exposed to moisture, humidity, or varying environmental conditions inside vehicles. The bright white ARMOR TUF powder coat finish over aluminum provides additional protection against scratches and UV exposure while creating the clean, professional appearance that commercial operations value. White maintains professional image, reflects light for superior visibility when accessing contents, communicates organization and cleanliness, and coordinates perfectly with commercial vehicles and van interiors.
The 250-pound top load capacity—exceptional for such a lightweight, compact unit—transforms the 49" x 24" surface into valuable usable space. The top can support additional storage units (ITEMIZER units can be stacked as needed), toolboxes, equipment cases, materials, or create a narrow work surface when positioned appropriately. Anti-skid strips provide traction for work boots on top, important when stepping on or accessing the surface.
Two Lateral Drawers with Adjustable Organization
The dual lateral drawer configuration provides essential storage capacity in minimal height with the most space-efficient width in the lateral drawer line. Two full-extension drawers arranged side-by-side across just 24" of width, each extending along the 49" length, create organized storage without significant floor space consumption. This makes the dual drawer configuration ideal for applications where the compact 24" width is essential, fits perfectly in narrow spaces or alongside other equipment, leaves maximum floor area available for primary cargo or operations, provides organized storage as a supplement to larger systems, or balances drawer organization with minimal footprint requirements.
Each drawer carries up to 75 pounds of equipment or parts—adequate capacity for most small parts and tool applications while keeping individual drawer weights very manageable for constant access throughout busy workdays. Roller-mounted drawers glide open to full extension, bringing the entire drawer contents forward for complete visibility and easy access to items even at the very back. Full extension is critical for 49" drawer length where items stored at the rear would be completely inaccessible without this feature. The smooth roller operation ensures drawers open easily even when fully loaded, operate independently without interference, and provide reliable long-term performance.
Each drawer compartment measures 4.25" high, 10.5" wide, and 46.5" long. The 4.25" height is optimized for small parts, hand tools, testing equipment, electrical components, fasteners, small power tool accessories, measuring instruments, and similar items requiring organized compartmentalization. Adjustable drawer dividers offer flexible organization—configure each of the two drawers independently based on specific inventory needs, create specialized organization with one drawer for frequently accessed items and another for less common tools, dedicate drawers to different categories or team members, reorganize as inventory evolves, or customize each drawer for different operational requirements. This adjustability across two independent drawers provides practical organizational versatility in minimal space.
Each drawer includes its own latch for independent secure closure. The lock mount is provided for installation of optional camlock—allowing you to add keyed locks if security is required for valuable tools or parts (locks installed by user). The two separate latches mean you can access either drawer independently without opening the other, maintaining organization and preventing contents from shifting.
Key Features
- Ultra-Compact 24" Width: Two side-by-side drawers in minimal footprint—most space-efficient lateral drawer configuration
- Ultra-Low 6.75" Profile: Two full drawers in minimal height—fits under benches, beneath platforms, or in extreme height constraints
- Featherweight 52 lb Construction: Lightest professional dual lateral drawer system—aluminum delivers capability at minimal weight
- Dual Lateral Drawer Design: Two independent 75 lb capacity drawers—essential organization without excessive floor space consumption
Space-Efficient Organization for Compact Applications
The floor mounting location combined with the compact 49" x 24" footprint and ultra-low 6.75" height creates the ideal solution for applications where both height and floor space are at a premium. The narrow 24" width provides two separate organized drawers while consuming minimal floor area—leaving maximum space available for primary cargo, materials, equipment, or other storage systems. This lateral design is ideal for narrow spaces in van conversions where full-width storage isn't practical, beneath raised floor platforms in tight installations, alongside existing storage systems without dominating floor space, in service bodies where supplemental drawer storage is needed without excessive footprint, applications where drawer organization must coexist with primary floor use, installations requiring organized storage in spaces measured carefully, mobile workshops where every square inch of floor space matters, or any application where dual-drawer organization is needed in minimal height with the smallest possible footprint.
The 49" x 24" footprint (approximately 4' x 2') provides meaningful dual-drawer storage while being the most compact lateral drawer option. In cargo vans, this can tuck along one side, beneath benches, or in corners while leaving the majority of floor space available. In truck beds with caps, this can fit within custom layouts without consuming excessive floor area. The compact dimensions make this unit particularly valuable for installations where you need drawer organization but can't sacrifice significant floor space.
The enclosed design protects contents from dust, debris, and weather exposure—important for small parts and tools that could be damaged or lost. The drawer design prevents items from shifting during transit, maintains organization through vehicle movement, and ensures quick location of needed items across the two organized drawers.
Installation takes approximately 0.8 hours (about 48 minutes) and involves securing the 52-pound unit to the truck bed or van floor. The exceptionally manageable 52-pound weight makes this easily handled by one person for positioning and installation—the lightest and most installation-friendly option in the professional lateral drawer line.
Quality and Versatile Applications
The Limited Lifetime Warranty demonstrates WEATHER GUARD's confidence in aluminum construction quality for professional daily use with frequent drawer access. USA manufacturing ensures quality control standards, welding procedures, material specifications, and construction methods meet requirements for commercial vehicle storage solutions operating in demanding environments.
The ITEMIZER system is specifically designed for indoor vehicle applications—truck bed storage under caps, enclosed cargo van storage, or service body installations. The aluminum construction and enclosed design are ideal for protected environments where small parts organization is required in absolute minimum height and footprint.
Product Specifications
Model Number: 316-3
Style: ITEMIZER Van Drawer Unit (2 Lateral Drawers)
Material: Aluminum
Finish: Brite White ARMOR TUF Powder Coat
Configuration: 2 Lateral Drawers (Side-by-Side), 1 Compartment Per Drawer
Drawer Load Capacity: 75 lbs each (evenly distributed)
Top Load Capacity: 250 lbs (evenly distributed)
Mounting Location: Van Floor / Truck Bed Floor
Latch System: 2 Individual Drawer Latches
Lock: User-Installed (lock mount provided for optional camlock)
Installation Time: 0.8 hours
Warranty: Limited Lifetime
Country of Origin: USA
Dimensions:
- Length: 49"
- Width: 24"
- Height: 6.75"
- Weight: 52 lbs
Drawer Dimensions (Each):
- Height: 4.25"
- Width: 10.5"
- Length: 46.5"
- Quantity: 2 drawers (lateral arrangement)
Key Features:
- 2 lateral drawers (side-by-side)
- 75 lb capacity per drawer
- 250 lb top load capacity
- Full-extension roller-mounted drawers
- Adjustable dividers in each drawer
- Ultra-lightweight aluminum (52 lbs)
- Anti-skid top surface
- Enclosed design
- Individual drawer latches
- User-installed lock capability
- Bright white powder coat finish
- USA manufacturing
- Stackable design
- Compact 49" x 24" footprint
- Ultra-low 6.75" profile
- One-person installation capability
Applications:
- Narrow spaces in van conversions
- Beneath raised floor platforms in tight installations
- Alongside existing storage systems
- Supplemental drawer storage in service bodies
- Under-bench installations with limited width
- Mobile workshops with space constraints
- Custom buildouts requiring minimal footprint
- Applications where floor space is critical
- Indoor vehicle storage applications
- Installations requiring easy single-person handling
Essential Organization in Minimal Space
Whether you're building a van conversion with narrow under-bench spaces, installing organized storage in tight quarters where width is limited, creating supplemental drawer storage alongside primary systems without consuming excessive floor space, organizing essential tools in service bodies where every inch matters, managing frequently accessed small parts in mobile workshops with space constraints, standardizing compact storage in fleet vehicles where floor area is critical, or needing dual-drawer organization where both vertical space and floor footprint are measured carefully, the WEATHER GUARD ITEMIZER Dual Lateral Van Drawer Unit delivers the space-efficient professional solution. The combination of two lateral drawers in ultra-low 6.75" height, 75-pound capacity per drawer with adjustable dividers, full-extension roller operation across 49" length, ultra-compact 24" width minimizing floor space impact, featherweight 52-pound aluminum construction enabling one-person installation, enclosed design protecting contents, remarkable 250-pound top load rating, stackable design for modular systems, bright white professional finish, and USA manufacturing with Limited Lifetime Warranty makes this the intelligent choice when both height constraints and floor space limitations demand the most compact lateral storage solution. This isn't just space-efficient drawer storage—it's proof that professional dual-drawer organization can exist in the tightest spaces, delivering independent organized drawers in a profile lower than most single-drawer units with the smallest footprint in the lateral drawer line.
Terms to Know
- Dual Lateral Drawer Configuration: Two drawers arranged side-by-side horizontally rather than stacked vertically—provides essential organization in minimal height and compact width.
- Ultra-Compact Footprint: The smallest width (24") in the lateral drawer line—minimizes floor space consumption while providing dual-drawer capability.
- Ultra-Low Profile: Extreme minimal height design (6.75")—fits in spaces where conventional stacked drawer units cannot, such as under benches or beneath platforms.
- Lateral Drawer Arrangement: Drawers positioned horizontally across width rather than vertically stacked—maximizes storage in height-constrained applications.
- Full-Extension Drawers: Drawers that slide out completely, providing access to the entire 49" drawer depth including items at the very back.
- Roller-Mounted Drawers: Drawers that operate on roller mechanisms for smooth opening even when fully loaded—ensures reliable independent operation.
- Adjustable Dividers: Removable or repositionable partitions allowing customized organization in each of the two drawers independently.
- Enclosed Storage: Fully enclosed design protecting contents from dust, debris, and weather exposure—maintains organization in low-profile installation.
- Load Capacity Per Drawer: The maximum weight each individual drawer can safely support—75 lbs per drawer optimized for small parts and tools.
- Stackable Design: Configuration allowing ITEMIZER units to be stacked above this low-profile base—creates modular storage systems.
- Camlock: A type of lock with rotating cam mechanism—user can install optional camlocks in provided lock mounts for security.
- ARMOR TUF Powder Coat: Durable finishing process creating tough, chip-resistant, corrosion-proof protection for aluminum equipment.
