Dewalt tough system 2.0 real life review by electrician

[@KoolBell4AU]

"I was too excited, and I wanted to get my tools in them" I felt every word of that. :)

[@travis-heaps]

The pops are from he lids locking mechanism. It's intentional.

[@traintools585]

Simple fix for keeping water on the lid from running in to the box is to tip the box back and let the water run off before opening it. Worked for years with tools in tool boxes in the back of an open truck and learned that pretty fast.

[@timothytohannie7047]

Dewalt is good about warrenty. My system 1.0, the latch broke and the padlock ring broke. Dewalt had me take pictures of the damage and email it to them. It was a the large and medium boxes, They sent me new boxes and they said i could keep the old boxes. They really impressed me. Now all i use is dewalt. Id love to get the 2.0 system.

[@jasonbosket5999]

They have the half size boxes at Home Depot for 20 a piece right now. They work really well and have 6 bins in them. Great for job specific parts bins. The were a little stiff to latch at first but after a few uses they are fine. Also just like Cesar stated the lids pop like that to keep them falling while digging for tools.

[@ryansutton4379]

Just got mine in. Will be doing a review next after I use them for a few weeks

[@MongoHunts]

As far as the lid "popping", yours is the second review I've watched, and the other reviewer stated the same exact same thing. I believe that's DeWalts answer to the lid staying open.

[@edwinroger1718]

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[@marshallcruz7979]

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[@marshallcruz7979]

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[@dylank7234]

The most random place to ask such a question 🤣🤣 hilarious though

[@CaseySexton]

I was surprised to learn that the Dewalt 2.0 is able to support more weight than the Packout system, quite a bit more. The wheels are said to be much more quite as well. I just ordered mine about an hour ago, I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. My main gripe will be that problem with the water collecting in the back. That was ridiculous and Dewalt should have caught that.

[@LastKobold]

For what its worth the packout will do the same thing if you dont get the water off before you open it. If you have a smaller box on top jist flip it over and then open it.

[@CaseySexton]

@@LastKobold I did not know that. Thanks for the info.

[@davo7512]

The pack outs are extremely sturdy so I’m sure you could put anything in there

[@wim0104]

welcome to youtube! milwaukee packout sure is pricey, and it's all plastic just the same. they especially need to upgrade their new dolly to maybe a "Fuel" metal version. But the back of their dolly is great for fishing rod, pipes & benders!

[@wim0104]

there's also mods for those packout bumper rails, for holding spools & storing cords

[@479vidsnmore]

Bro the lid is supposed to pop like that. It’s a feature they integrated to allow the lid to lock open so it doesn’t fall while you’re searching for your tools inside.

[@bankhead39]

No the lid not supposed to do that although the bottom big box does have that feature where it’s like stops for you to hold open

[@montanamayhem5983]

Just bought some today and they all have that feature. It took me 5 seconds to realize they designed them that way. To tell you the truth at first I thought I broke it lol

[@bankhead39]

@@montanamayhem5983 I have 4 top boxes and the big roll box and my top boxes do not do that it just open and shut and only my bottom box have the stops but it’s still not that much tension the way your boxes are but maybe some boxes different......longs you happy🤘🏽

[@chrisvvvvbbbb]

When you watch the online DeWalt reviews on these boxes. The big box on the bottom does not make the noise, but all the rest of them do. That’s just the way that they hold open. It’s made into the hinges. They even talk about it on the DEWALT page when they launched the product.

[@bankhead39]

@@chrisvvvvbbbb lol y’all crazy and really need to return your boxes.his top box have to much resistance and shouldn’t be that loud . And y’all acting like it’s normal while he telling you there’s something their stopping it and yes my boxes have stops to hold open and my bottom box sound like it has more stops then my top box but my box click thru the stops easy like you normally would close a box and my top box only have one stop that isn’t noticeable but he’s telling you there’s something stopping it from closing properly and he right it’s to loud and will pop from the rod soon or later

[@arypma]

I would still choose the ts1. i've had one of em for six years. Still going strong. way cheaper and maybe even better with the full metal clips and connectors without a spring

[@SavageVoyageur]

A Milwaukee box will dump water into the box too. Just turn them over if it has rain on them. As far as the click on the DeWalt just put a dab of silicone grease on the 4 tabs, smooth as silk.

[@TGH1966]

Sorry to hear about the water issue. I don’t have any but may want to wait until they determine an appropriate fix.

[@andiroyal4752]

Nice video. I agree with you. I actually returned my and purchased the milwaukee packout. Dewalt should have taken care of that issue.

[@Nunnyfcht]

I thought the lids are designed like that to keep them open ?

[@atrainace114]

The 1.0 handle is removable to all you have to do is take out the locking blocks in the bottom of the vertical rectangle metal tubes.

[@ryansutton4379]

I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing, they advertised the 2.0 as if it was a new feature

[@atrainace114]

@@ryansutton4379 no problem. I cant believe no one has done a vid on it. I couldn't find any info on the fact that you can do this anywhere. I think just because it's easier to do with 2.0 because it's just little levers or whatever you manipulate to get the handle out. Once I took the blocks out of the 1.0. I just set them to the side it doesnt hurt the tubes structurally. You just have to be aware where the notches are so you dont pull out the handle everytime when raising it. I have been hauling it around like that for about a year with no problems. The rolling box fits in the bed of my truck with a cover no problems.

[@stewmeat9261]

right now the Ala cart at home depot the dewalt large box is $89 Milwaukee is $139. even the small Milwaukee box is $79 it's a lot more. not worth that much more imo

[@wvsa77]

I got the tough system 2.0 stack of 3 at home depot for $149. It's on sale for black friday.

[@bambambundy6]

I've been looking for something for a while now. I do hi end network installation and use mostly the same tools. Have been able to get most of your tools in them? I had beed leaning towards the Milwaukee. Your video was good!

[@kickyourfaceandlaugh607]

I have the dewalt tough system 2.0, I bought it because I’m a dewalt guy so I want everything to match so as a carpenter it’s a awesome tool system for me. You can’t go wrong with either one. Go with the pack out I bought my dad a pack out set for Father’s Day 🤫 and it’s hella nice kinda made me regret getting the tough system it was pricey though but for my dad it’s worth it.

[@ryansutton4379]

I mean really they do the same thing. I think Milwaukee is a little better quality but the price difference is not worth it. And yeah I can fit all my tools in them

[@154electrician]

We need drawers who wants to to lift 2 heavy boxes off to get a tool out the bottom box , can't understand why dewalt haven't brought out new drawers

[@atrainace114]

Dewalt has 2 sets of drawers the old style 2 drawer and the newer ip65 2 drawer models

[@154electrician]

@@atrainace114 yeah they are extremely hard to get in the uk , but my point is the bottom box in this vid should be drawers instead of a box so you don't need to lift 2 boxes off to get tools out

[@atrainace114]

Gotcha. The ds carrier is the way to go way easier to get to all boxes. The rolling box can be stored on the carrier as well backwards.

[@Kryynism]

Lol weak boys can't lift a few pounds. Craftsman long past used to build heavy as hell full wooden chests.

[@154electrician]

@@Kryynism work smart not hard

[@LuminairPrime]

I think all tool boxes should pass the "water on lid" test -- water should never pour into the box when opening. It should either shed the water constantly, or it should prevent the water that IS there from pouring into the box.

[@martinnovotny9066]

Hi. Please, what is the actual height without the handle to the ground (biggest box). Thank you

[@MarcoPlaysDrums]

I'm sure someone said it in the comments, but I shaved a bit of the plastic on the hinge and now closes properly without popping

[@АлександрКрутиков-и5б]

Hi, What do you think, the smallest of this boxes, the upper case on video- is it able to accommodate inside for two big angle grinders 230mm? ...Unfortunately, I cannot check these Dewalt boxes in store or show room, we can only have to delivery order these goods here in my Russia region.

[@djcheckmate1]

No I don’t think it would, you would have to go for the next size up

[@lukek6570]

One of my brand new box lids catches like that also

[@HERMIR]

Does it fit a long torque wrench?

[@nolanfoster2551]

The lids are supposed to do that I believe to stay open

[@ДонМарко]

Dewalt the best.... I am living in France we have Hilti, Boshe. Makita... but for me Dewalt and Festool only

[@andrewkierstead4593]

Da the plastic that the cover "catches on" is designed to keep the cover open. Lolol

[@callan3319]

Hi do you recomend Tstack

[@abe123858]

I have the same problem with the rain

[@MrDangerous64]

I have a 4 box packout. You say you haven't owned milwaukee but dewalt is better. I haven't owned dewalt boxes but haven't had any of your experiences and they don't rock on top of each other like I've seen dewalt boxes do. The waterproofing alone is worth the difference in price. I hope you're happy. I am

[@drewsanchez8600]

Got one . Love it

[@bamm2pointohh]

Im about to get rid of mine i like it but i don't,my latch, ripped off putting it in my van the one that keeps it closed like the part i flips down to keep it tight.. didnt even notice went to open it and said wtf..

[@bankhead39]

I’ll shave the plastic down a little until it closes and yes I have the half organizers they great .fitting can be a pain but after a few weeks mines perfect now I’m waiting on the trays now. I think with the trays dewalt will have the best 3box system

[@andrewkierstead4593]

The plastic you want to dhave is designed to hold the cover open

[@lookItsJayden]

I bought a lot of pack out when I had my last job with a service van, the pack outs were and still are very bulky. Now I started my own business and have a utility truck and the damn pack outs don’t fit in the tool bins. The dewalt ones fit though.

[@stickbrick8219]

Any update? My son starting an electrician apprenticeship and want to set him up

[@ryansutton4379]

They are still great boxes. Use them every day. I still haven’t done a review on the organizers that you can get with them but I have them too and they’re awesome.

[@jessihawkins9116]

If you are an electrician like you say why aren’t you using Milwaukee? 🤨

[@13_islander]

Like it’s mandatory for electricians?

[@jessihawkins9116]

@@13_islander if you don’t want to get laughed off the job it is. that’s like showing up to a job with a multimeter from wallmart

[@13_islander]

@@jessihawkins9116 you have a fcked up mindset !!

[@terryjacklin5510]

That clicking sound when opening the lid happens to a lot of 2.0.

[@ibby81ae]

I've tried a few of the Dewalt boxes and they all pop.

[@kickyourfaceandlaugh607]

They’re supposed to.

[@ricardovarajr]

Bought mine at Home Depot, does the same shit. Clicks when I go to close it.

[@mameaden]

They're designed like that to keep the lids open, creating a hands-free grab of tools.

[@jack8356]

The handle is sitting way too high and i cant fit anything else in my trunk bc of the stupid handle wont clear the trunk space

[@MrWzeljunior]

The handles pull out. Plenty videos about it.

[@kylejones9084]

Mine grind on the way down also just the way they are I guess

[@gateslattes4686]

Didn like the clips Bought ridgid Easier on the hand

[@tfpmb3671]

These are way better then say a husky toolbox etc. but honestly pretty shit. My lids snap as well. The clips don’t stay open on their own so removing the stacks is difficult. But the price was fair. I consider dewalt to have pretty high quality tools and this just felt cheap and kind of embarrassing to see the dewalt logo on it.

[@loucifer323]

I got mine for 120 dollars for all 3 these are so much better than the pack out, you leave those out the rain and open your lid you get a shit load of water in your case

[@davo7512]

Better for your money, not better in general

[@kickyourfaceandlaugh607]

@@davo7512 I’m a month in my tough system I’m a carpenter and it’s sits out in the heat and use it as saw horses and gets banged up in the van, still good as new just dusty 😎 fuck off now you’re probably just some diy’er or stay at home dad 😂

[@davo7512]

@@kickyourfaceandlaugh607 boi I never said they were bad, I’m sure they are quite good but it’s easy to spot the difference in quality between them and Milwaukee.

[@davo7512]

@@kickyourfaceandlaugh607 and I’m a sparky not a wank at home dad

[@Bart-Did-it]

As a site tradesman I find them useless especially the wheels bs .

[@TJB1510]

ALWAYS FILM IN LANDSCAPE MODE.

[@ryansutton4379]

My bad. Since the boxes were vertical, seemed like a good idea at the time

[@augustinsoglo4243]

Who can offer me this? I'm in Ghana

[@154electrician]

DON'T BUY THE 2.0 THE CLIPS ARE LIKE F*****G MOUSE TRAPS , NEARLY TAKE THE TIPS OF MY FINGERS OFF EVERY TIME I OPEN THEM

[@jllrue]

Soy?

[@Kryynism]

@@jllrue probably alot of soy. Lol

[@bread-gz3rl]

@@jllrue 55 gallon drum

[@Dustyg313]

DeWalt 2.0 is trash

[@JW-pj1zd]

Ya one packout box cost as much as the entire 3 boxes for Dewalt