Frequently Asked Questions

• Small drawer: Standard drawer size for general storage. Hand tools, parts, consumables, anything you want compartmentalised.
• Medium drawer: A deeper drawer (1.5 times the height of a small drawer). For bulkier tools and equipment that won’t fit in a small drawer. Only available in the 3B and 4B.
• Utility case: A sheet metal tray that holds a removable plastic case with a handle, snap-latched lid, and internal dividers. Slide the case out, carry it to the job, bring it back. Good for kits you take to specific jobs and for organisation and management of small components.

Yes, that’s the point of the modular system. The product page for each cabinet shows the configuration options available for that size.

The cabinet shell is fixed, but drawers and utility cases can be swapped between bays of the same size. If you want to upgrade your setup later, you can contact us to buy additional drawers or utility cases separately.

Overall case dimensions are listed on each product page. Measure your tray or van floor before ordering. If you’re unsure whether it will fit your specific vehicle, contact us directly and we’ll help you work it out.

The drawer system uses a lockable slam latch on the small and medium drawers. They’re secure enough for everyday use, but worth knowing the limitations: the drawers don’t have a lid, so a determined thief could remove the drawer above a locked drawer and access the contents from above. To maximise security, either keep your valuables in the top drawer of the cabinet, or lock all drawers. Better yet, secure the whole vehicle or store the cabinet inside a lockable canopy.

The utility cases are not lockable. They use a drop-latch that keeps the tray closed during transit but doesn’t provide security against theft.

Drawers are built for real tradie use, not light-duty home storage. We don’t publish specific weight ratings because real-world load capacity depends on how the cabinet is mounted and used. If you’ve got a particular use case you’re unsure about, contact us with the details and we’ll help you work it out.

No. The latch system is specifically designed to stay shut under vibration and impact. The drawer system has been tested in real working vehicles on real Australian roads, including unsealed surfaces.

No. Tek-Cases are designed for use inside vehicles, canopies, or covered tray setups. The drawers are not sealed against rain, dust, or water spray. If your cabinet is exposed to weather, the contents will get wet. For open trays without a canopy or cover, consider weatherproof bagging or containers for anything moisture-sensitive (electronics, paperwork, certain consumables).

The steel cabinet itself is powder coated and, along with its components, built to handle Australian conditions, but it’s not designed to be your primary weather barrier – that’s what your canopy or tray cover is for.

Australia-wide. Shipping cost and time depends on your location. Remote and regional areas may take longer and cost more. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on your address.

Yes, local pickup is available from our Queensland warehouse. Select pickup at checkout and we’ll let you know when your order is ready.

For orders of three or more cabinets, contact us directly for pricing. We can also work with fleet operators and trade businesses on volume orders.

All major credit cards and bank transfer. Tax invoices are provided for all orders.

Yes, contact us as soon as possible. If your cabinet hasn’t started manufacturing or shipping, we can usually modify or cancel without issue. Once manufacturing has started on a made-to-order configuration, changes may incur additional cost.

A socket set or spanner set, a Phillips head screwdriver, and ideally a second person to help hold things steady. That’s it. No welding, drilling, or specialist tools required.

The cabinet has pre-drilled mounting holes in the base for securing it to your vehicle’s tray, floor, or canopy frame. The specific method depends on your vehicle and tray type: bolts through the tray, coach screws into timber, rivnuts into steel, etc.

Mounting hardware is not included. We can’t supply universal mounting hardware because every ute, van, and canopy is different. Once you know your mounting surface and method, grab the appropriate bolts, washers, and nuts from any hardware store.

Yes, many customers fit cabinets inside canopies. Check internal canopy dimensions against the cabinet specifications. The cabinet must be securely mounted to the canopy frame or vehicle tray.

No. The cabinet bolts to mounting points on your tray or canopy. If your tray doesn’t have suitable mounting points, you may need to drill mounting holes, but no welding or major modification is required.

Yes. Unbolt the mounting hardware and the cabinet comes out as a complete unit. Mounting in the new vehicle requires new mounting holes or use of existing mounting points.

Contact us within seven days of delivery with photos. We’ll arrange replacement or repair. Freight damage is rare but it happens. Keep the packaging until you’ve inspected the cabinet.

Standard durable powder coat in silver grey. Suited to outdoor use and resistant to scratches and corrosion in normal conditions. Other colours may be available on request for larger orders.

Replacement drawers, runners, and hardware can be purchased separately. Contact us with details and we’ll sort you out.

Built to last the life of multiple vehicles with reasonable use. Heavy-duty steel construction, quality runners, no plastic structural components. Treat it well and it should outlast your current ute. More fragile parts prone to wear, can be replaced, contact us.

Warwick, Queensland, Australia.

We sell direct to you. No middleman, no installation team, no project management overhead, no fitout shop markup. You buy the cabinet, we ship it, you install it. The savings come back to you.

We use heavier gauge steel, better runners, and proper Australian manufacturing. Our cabinets are designed for tradies who use their gear hard, travel on dirt roads, and need their gear to last. If your needs are met by a $200 plastic toolbox, we’re not the right fit.

We don’t have a retail showroom. If you’re in southeast Queensland and want to see one, contact us and we’ll work something out. Otherwise, the product pages include detailed renders and specifications. 

Yes, actively. We’re a small team and customer feedback directly shapes product development. If you’ve got suggestions, complaints, or ideas, send them through. Real input from actual tradies is more valuable than market research.