Introducing my new Tacoma Bed! DECKED 2.0 (Overview + Install)

In today's video, I show you guys the latest modification to my Tacoma bed--my NEW DECKED drawer system! I am definitely excited to have this in my truck, as it's quite the improvement over their previous system, now with a single drawer, open sides to stash stuff, and integrated D-rings. Let me know what you think about this one-big-drawer system in the comments down below!
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Video Chapters
0:00 - Introducing the NEW DECKED
1:44 - Why I added drawers in my truck bed
4:52 - New DECKED overview
14:17 - Removing my legacy DECKED
17:22 - Installing my new DECKED
23:26 - Final Thoughts

[@danp3233]

It's good that the Decked folks finally decided to try to optimize the bed space. There really is a lot of dead space in their two-drawer system. One thing to keep in mind is the two drawer system might be better if you have things that you want to keep locked and also things that you want to regularly access. With two drawers, one can stay locked and the other one can remain unlocked and accessible. Thanks for the video. Interesting stuff!

[@richardpedersen9189]

Chloe - GREAT video, as always! Glad to see the changes and improvements. Looks like they listened to their customers and users 👍 A step up I'd say. I like it. THANKS, Rich

[@seankurek1705]

Have to say that Decked is awesome! Love the drawers and in my full size pickup i have the toolbox and i love it!!

[@charlessohn3733]

You are great at showing things that you can do with Takoma.

[@thomasmendoza597]

Now this makes sense. I was turned off by the inefficiency of storage space between the 2 drawer system. Access to the front and back of the wheel well was a big concern. The tie downs are a must. I am actually seeing this in my 3rd gen build. Bravo 👏 👏 👏 🤙🏽

[@p.VAZ.]

As always you continue to crush it!! Plus i’m glad I hesitated for so long on getting one because I really do like the new version system.

[@SpencerHogg]

I like the new drawers alot, but, going to be selling my old ones and not going further because the entire bed space is still something I find myself needing the full bed way more often and the limitations from the height are the biggest drawback for me.

[@icosthop9998]

Same here.

[@Heinzworthy]

Yea it’s best to combine the decked system with a bed cap

[@MidnughtMerauders]

With a bed cap is where it’s most limited imo. You’re taking away about a foot of height from what you can carry

[@SpencerHogg]

@@MidnughtMerauders 6 Months later update - I sold my Drawers (for about $900), and have been enjoying the entity empty truck-bed. I just have different needs, the Decked is sweet, but I like having the full flexibility, + having a cap or a bed-rack/ tent/ limits it more. Now I can keep my RTT on the back + transport lawnmowers, bikes, kayaks, and when I do go off-road I toss a box of the recovery essentials in the back, and when I go camping I toss a couple Pelican / Plano boxes with the gear and I'm off.

[@josephmatthews3078]

This was a good video. I didn't know that Decked had a new version of drawers available. Thank you for posting this.

[@denisduperre280]

As a new Tacoma owner its nice to have someone else's ideas about the awesome trucks these Tacomas are. Great mods and awesome content. Keep it up and have a Happy New Year.🎉

[@mikeanshit158]

Bought a used 21 access cab trd offroad and was looking forward to using the bed. Came with an extended height camper shell so i left it on. Then i found a dude on craigslist near me selling a brand new deck system for 1200. Had to do it and im glad i did. Its pretty rad!

[@FrankFerrell1234]

Great review. Just ordered mine. Thanks!

[@dennisgundlach87]

Hi! Chole, so very nice to see you again, don't be such a stranger, you are on a whole nother level!!!!

[@Mogas0311]

Thank your for the detailed break down. I'll probably end up getting one.

[@rezzo_6fn659]

I’ve always found these interesting because I love the way they look but I often use my bed and can’t use them. Definitely a beauty to have if I had a 2nd truck.

[@desert4seat]

You’re right! Definitely a beauty

[@madmikescreations]

Just ordered mine cant wait

[@KSAsche1]

Great job as usual! Love the new decked drawers! Keep up the great content. Whatever happened to the white TRD Pro? Maybe I missed a video?

[@MatthewSeratti]

Pros/Cons to the new system. Obviously a much better use of space and improved design. However, I work with the tailgate down and use it as a working platform, so I don't like having to clear the entire tailgate off before opening the drawer. With the 2-drawer system I could still use half of the tailgate and access the other drawer. I used it frequently in this way, keeping at-hand items in the smaller drawer and rarely used items in the larger drawer. Really comes down to what you're using the system to store.

[@mr_bluetaco]

New Deck system looks awesome!! Definitely like this one more than you're legacy system.

[@icosthop9998]

TY I love your enthusiasm 👍

[@scubatrucker6806]

You've got a great setup ❤

[@daneslayer2269]

Great video, love ❤️ the Tacoma, learn so much from you. Also, you’re gorgeous 🤩.

[@CAMCAM413]

That’s so sweet, I want one now 😎

[@madman432000]

Divider panels would be nice in that large single drawer. Keep things from moving around .

[@xavilicious]

Agreed!

[@harlkimble8951]

Since you do a lot of work in the garage. I would suggest getting a socket adapter for a electric drill to remove nuts and bolts. It makes it faster and less stress on your wrist.

[@DavidHernandez-xk6hq]

Looks better I like it

[@briansalisbury4764]

I never really liked the old ones enough to buy them. These drawers are just so much better designed. They really look professionally built. And you installed them like the engineer you are.

[@timallen6662]

I always love hearing and seeing you and learning about all of your wonderful modifications you have done with your Tacoma and I thank you for sharing, Chloé Kuo 🔥😍🤩💘🌷🌹⚘️💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@dominicwilkerson]

Cant wait for them to do one for the Rivian

[@aslayerfan]

Hoping they get the 2024 ready soon!

[@claudiocadalcoinvestimento3008]

7:30 when she opens her tool box, you can see that anything is REALLY used, this is just a show video, she's not in the business of construction or else, she's a promoter, anything against it, but is a show video, and nice one... just shows how good the product is.

[@chriskinder2273]

I ordered the new system the day it was released and I am still waiting on it.

[@DarrinRigo]

It's not the best looking build for the taco but I do think the final form for my use would be this drawer system with a hard top canopy. I don't think I could install a drawer system like this and lose the bed capacity without a canopy to make sure I could still put gear in the bed and have it be (mostly) weather proofed.

[@chasingchasemichaelmonster4811]

Awesome video! What is the measurement from the top of decked to the top of bed rail?

[@Knel_]

Ya, this system is way better. Kudos to Decked for improving!

[@lovablepersona5000]

I'm going to get me one of those.

[@MrFrankie4700]

What kind of lights do you have in the garage they are so bright I love them

[@kevinkidneyy]

Beautiful niceeeee

[@AllenTolbert-ld9ms]

Looking good CK You can sleep a few more hours 💤 GBU And Family Always 🙏❤️

[@davidf6372]

I notcief you kept your Molle racks i think id take mine out and sell them. But this looks cool pros and cons to everything. I like i can keep my hunting supplies, archery, fishing stuff organized. Yea it does take up ved space but its purpose built this systems

[@athanbrotsis6173]

Awesome

[@alexwolf9778]

I found this channel when I had a Tacoma but due to the size of my family growing, had to get a bigger truck (Tundra). I Love this content and Chloe you are great. I can't find anyone even remotely close for Tundra's, does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 pretty cool boss.

[@dndparks]

I aso made the move to a single drawer. One thing I have struggled with is where to mount Rotopax since it gets so close to the bed rails. Wonder what you did (if you did) to mount the cans? My bed bars (CBI Offroad) lean in and I cant get a molle panel on them. So working with Rotopax to figure it out but we are getting to a strange config to mount them under my bars! Hanging down? Will see how that works out.

[@OGCoochieP0pper]

The video was great. I noticed that your Molly panels are missing. Did you remove them to accommodate the decked system? Would the Molly panels still work with the decked system installed. Your passenger Molly is the only panel I see.

[@bigED1013]

When you stood on top, looked like the center flexed more than the 2 drawers.

[@microsnook3]

I noticed that as well. A little concerning but I don't usually haul 1,000lb payload anyways...

[@admiralrutledge9214]

Did you keep your bed liner in and install the Decked on it? I want to do the same but Decked is adamant that bed liners be removed or it wont fit. Thank you, great video!

[@L3001USPSA]

I have the legacy system in a full size truck, but I never liked the idea of the system for a mid-size truck. The height takes almost all of your bed and the 2 drawer system wasted a lot of bed volume. I think this new system solves those problems.

[@brandonrupe5675]

What did you use to cut the plastic, to make room for the bed stiffener?

[@jeremywood7682]

How long do you suppose it would take to remove, once installed? (Incase i need my bed back) I just ordered one! Great vid!!!

[@FR-yt5ik]

Ah I was wondering if we would have to do custom cuts to clear the bed stiffeners.

[@kaneda000]

Hey @chloekuo, I have a legacy drawer system too for my Taco and am considering upgrading to the new single drawer. What did you do with the Decked anchors you installed in the cab side of the bed? Are they reusable for the new drawer system?

[@Cyxzp]

I wonder if we made those tool boxes at my work I work at a plastic factory and we made decked tool boxes

[@MidnughtMerauders]

Improved, but still seems like they’re not quite there as far as optimally using up all the space. Those stash bins should run wheel well to tailgate.

[@JoeK0322]

How were you able to keep the Charvonia tie downs in the corner? I’m reading the instructions and decked has you use a plate there.

[@D_Cali_Life]

Chloe is a 10 in my book. Just because she’s a Tacoma Expert. Marry me Chloe lol

[@g7003041]

Hi, nice… but can I put 4 halfrack on inside that drawer? Or only 2?

[@TheKooYah]

This is good and all but, is it good enough for groceries!!😊

[@microsnook3]

Pausing halfway through. Thanks for this video, Chloe. I have a question: With the open sides, how it that weather tight? Couldn't water ingress near the tailgate opening and work its way back towards the wheel wells? They claim its weather proof but I am not understanding that aspect of it. Maybe its just when used in conjunction with the stash boxes.... please clarify if you can. I have a cap over my bed, so this isn't an issue for me, but still something I am curious about. My order is already placed and I can't wait to get it in. Thank you.

[@microsnook3]

Chloe, another question. The 6-pack that fits in the cubby, is that cubby waterproof? If we added ice would it melt into the drawers? Thanks

[@mabeljoe4305]

Did you sell your old deck draws? or did you istall it on your white Tacoma Trd Pro that you rebuild and named Princess Leia

[@alannguyen5050]

How much has your fuel economy decreased after installing the new system with all your gear?

[@craigkennedy6058]

What I don't understand is why a decked drawer system for a short bed (5')) Toyota Tacoma costs the same as one for a fullsize truck with an 8' bed. Seems like I am subsidizing someone's full size truck

[@Boobtube.]

Chloe, is it possible to rotate the 110 V outlet in bed 90 degrees, so the hinged cover opens towards the front of the truck instead of upwards. This sure would go a long way to making it easier to access it and plug into it when needed. Just a thought. Thanks for all you do.

[@ChloeKuo]

Yes it’s possible, and I wonder if Toyota put it the other way for weatherproof-ness? Although with my DECKED, either configuration wouldn’t matter since it’s covered, so thanks for the idea!

[@Boobtube.]

@@ChloeKuo I think they put the plug lid that way because it is just standard/ but it looks like it seals pretty good, so you should be ok. Is there weatherstrip "foam" around the lid at all?

[@jonpolokpolok1527]

Where do you purchase your OEM oil filters online?

[@chrisjoachim7040]

I get production models are used to save money. Making everything the same with as few differing parts possible is cheaper. But, having a Chevy midsize truck, that means that this one big drawer wastes 10 full inches of space between the wheels wells. I noticed there was 6" to 8" inches wasted between your wheels wells. I personally would much rather have that wasted space in the middle between two drawers. Make no mistake. This was done to cut cost, not to increase space or increase options.

[@adanbolanos3444]

Good

[@wallheadkdir]

On the single drawer system, it looked like it wasn't supported as well down the middle when you stepped on it.

[@dmann1209]

CK, one large drawer beats two smaller drawers any day. Slid content.

[@hughtrain]

the decked system looks great. but it's not tall enough. Decked really should offer a full bed version. the drawers still only have 8" of clearance.

[@tripse7ens]

Could that Decked system fit a 10” Pelican case?

[@TriNguyen-qq5ul]

Hi do you know if they made this draw for toyota hilux Australia models

[@HotSizzleTV_]

What size is your bed for both of your tacomas ?

[@kiyoshisenaga5019]

🤙

[@dennisgundlach87]

and did we enjoy watching you!!!!

[@Aglassact77]

If your only working , contracting, or over landing sure. But for me I use my whole truck bed way too much to limit myself like this. I haul garbage, rock, dirt, panel fencing, an motorcycles, so this array wouldn’t work for me. But that’s ok , to each their own 👍

[@johnnybomb08]

Definitely looks cool but the drawer payload is only 400 pounds according to Decked. That’s not a whole lot

[@manuelsalas4324]

This seems like a good idea if you don’t need the full debts of your Tacoma bed

[@crashnburn45]

I just installed mine today but I'm having an issue with the weather stripping on the drawer hitting the top and in noticed in your video you didn't have one on yours. If I take it off the drawer closes with no issues but it rattles. Did you experience the same issue?

[@packie81]

Exact same problem here. The weather strip doesn’t work. If you watch closely, she has the weather strip on when she first puts the drawer in. You can tell by the look on her face it didn’t close. In the next shot the weather strip is gone.

[@crashnburn45]

Mine was the same way... so what I did was take a flat file and shaved it down until the weather stripping cleared

[@kc0lif]

what you do with old drawers?🤔

[@kmaamk1620]

This is cool and organized but looks like there’s a good amount of wasted space for installation. I plan on getting a diamondback for strong safety and easy to take off

[@mavrikmavrik3032]

Great video (better views than the DECKED videos). Will the large drawer fit full sized rifle cases?

[@popeyesailorman911]

I Prefer having a Ridgid/Kobalt box to store Stuffs so i can throw my Mountain bikes in there ✌✌

[@cody5495]

Diamondback is still a better option.. no wasted real estate

[@prayertool]

Just installed the Diamondback on the ‘23 Tacoma. Love it so far but am still considering a slide platform only … have seen some plywood builds. Do you have any thoughts?

[@B33FS0UP]

My only question is would a 6ft bed on a Tacoma be one or two drawer. I’m still going to get one tho.

[@UKCG_2]

Based on their website, it’s still a single drawer. While a drawer for a long bed will, of course, be longer than its short bed brethren, one big improvement Decked made was to allow the long bed unit to extend an additional 7”, while the drawer in the short bed only extends 3” further.

[@tommcl8548]

👍👊

[@richardclause2852]

Still have the old Decked system?

[@matteomazzoni7159]

Did you have to modify the decked to keep the bed stiffeners?

[@meltaylor1374]

She mentions that as she is installing the side pieces...

[@namkrow79]

You selling your old drawers???

[@TinoDetres]

Did you have an issue installing the weather strip? Installed the Decked system on 2023 Tacoma but the top deck is slightly bowed downward and hitting the weatherstrip in the center area, not at the ends at all. Update: went to take photos of warped deck and it apparently must have straightened out on its own. Put weatherstrip on and drawer glides in with no force.

[@microsnook3]

I just had the same issue. Just installed today and the backfill piece was also warped. My drawer face is cracked simply from opening and closing the drawer! It requires a good bit of force to shut. The lip on the weather strip is too tall for the drawer to seal. Mine ripped off when I closed the drawer.... I reached out for a warranty claim. Not sure what happened. I followed the instructions carefully.

[@microsnook3]

Really? The warp just went away and all works perfectly now? I will go check mine out shortly. What is the temperature where you live right now? Im in CO and its been cold at night but warm during the day. I am curious if this has anything to do with it. Hoping mine has resolved itself. But my drawer face is still cracked after opening and closing. Thanks for any replies. I appreciate the updates. Cheers

[@microsnook3]

Did you loosen the torsion bar at all? or do anything to make any adjustments? Thanks for any help.

[@TinoDetres]

@microsnook3 I did nothing. It has a black cover on top. Probably the sun hitting it, warmed the deck enough to straighten out. Like an oven, it was warped before, now it's staight.

[@TinoDetres]

@@microsnook3 Give it time. Maybe it'll do the same for you. Put some weight in the drawer. Good luck.

[@rp3823]

The New Decked definitely looks better with the new design, especially for those tie downs and cubby spaces. Nice! 🙃🍷🛻

[@srandyt2]

I would need a taller system to carry chainsaws and other equipment.

[@lynnrunningdeer7364]

Just like a woman. Keep it tidy, change often and find more places to hide stuff😂. Nice job. Get some kneepads🤔. They will work everywhere especially offroading.

[@chrisking6695]

Honestly why didn’t you get a Subaru Outback wilderness package? Subarus are the safest cars. Better gas mileage as well. And for what you do in terms of off roading the Subaru would have sufficed. In fact, in stock condition it will out do the Tacoma.

[@mightymikee]

😂LOL. It is her money and it is her preference. People do things they like because not because it is economical but because they like the way things are. Why do you feel so vocal about what she should do with her money?

[@markvandolah7570]

I need my bed space, that is why I will not install a decked drawer system or a bed cover

[@kevinkidneyy]

i see the reason why you need that but me personally i see no point of buying a truck if i have no bed

[@irisperez2433]

How much is it

[@jlr43100]

I like her. Even though I prefer Nike over Underarmor. O forget wish to have big brain like Chloe.

[@danielrosic2960]

Sell me the old one 🤩 I'm in California

[@DavidHernandez-xk6hq]

Enjoyed watching you renovating your toy❤

[@silvermonk13]

because of the one BIG drawer I'm not actually considering the Decked system. I didn't like the old system because you lost just too much bed storage space before.

[@andydufresne8269]

Cool system but for people who actually uses their trucks as trucks this would not work for me