Towing a 5th wheel takes the front of your bed away, and a standard crossover box takes what is left. The UWS FWB-58 is built for exactly that problem: a 11.25" tall low-profile box that tucks in ahead of the hitch and stays out of the trailer's swing. It carries 6.1ft³ in a 59" long tub, opens from either side of the truck through two stainless lock handles joined by a connecting rod, and lifts on a self-opening lid so you are not holding it up with one hand while you dig with the other. The shell is extra-thick bright aluminum diamond plate with UWS's patented RigidCore foam-filled lid, and there is integrated tool organization inside. Designed, fabricated and welded in Florida.
What's Included:
UWS FWB-58 58" 5th wheel truck tool box
Two stainless steel locking paddle handles
Connecting rod between the handles, fitted
Two keys
RigidCore foam-filled self-opening lid
Integrated tool organization
Mounting hardware kit on some models, see the FAQ
Features
Low Profile for Gooseneck and 5th Wheel Clearance The whole reason this box exists. At 11.25" overall it sits low enough that a 5th wheel trailer can swing through its arc without catching the box, which a standard-profile crossover will not do. If you tow a gooseneck or a 5th wheel, this is the shape you need.
6.1ft³ in a 59" Tub Long and shallow rather than tall and deep, which suits the way people actually load a box ahead of a hitch: chains, straps, blocks, tools and the gear you want reachable without climbing into the bed.
Opens From Either Side of the Truck Two stainless lock handles, connected by a rod, so whichever side you walk up to is the side that opens. On a box that sits ahead of a trailer that is not a luxury, because walking around to the far side of a hitched rig is a genuine nuisance.
Self-Opening Lid The lid lifts and holds itself open, so both hands stay free. Combined with the RigidCore foam-filled construction, the lid neither drums on the road nor drops on your knuckles.
Patented RigidCore Lid Foam-injected rather than hollow, so the lid spreads load across the panel instead of dishing under a knee or a boot. It also kills the drumming that a hollow aluminum lid produces at highway speed.
Integrated Tool Organization UWS builds organization into the tub rather than leaving it as an empty trough, so small items have somewhere to sit instead of migrating to the ends of a 58" box.
Fitment & Compatibility
Application
Fit
Full-size pickups towing a 5th wheel or gooseneck
✓ Yes, this is the intended application
Full-size pickups not towing
✓ Yes, if you want a low box that keeps the rear-view clear
Mid-size pickups
● Measure first: the box is 59" long and 18.75" wide, which is a lot of bed on a mid-size truck
Beds with an existing 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch
✓ Yes, mount it ahead of the hitch and check the trailer's swing arc before drilling
Spanning the bed rails as a crossover
✗ No, this is a bed-floor box, not a rail-mounted crossover
Fit guidance: This is a bed-floor box that mounts ahead of the hitch, not a crossover that spans the rails, so its fit is about floor space and clearance rather than rail-to-rail width. Before ordering, check that you have 59" of clear bed width and 18.75" of depth ahead of the hitch, and then check the swing. The critical measurement is not the box height on its own but whether the trailer's front cap clears it through the full turning arc, which you have to check with the trailer hitched rather than from the specification sheet. UWS's own install sheet says a mounting hardware kit ships with some models but not all, so plan on sourcing bolts and check the carton on arrival.
Specifications
Part Number: FWB-58
Model: 58" 5th Wheel Truck Tool Box
Box Style: 5th wheel box
Storage Capacity: 6.1ft³
Lid Type: Single lid, RigidCore foam filled, self-opening
Latch Type: Two paddle handles with connecting rod
Material: Aluminum
Finish: Bright aluminum
Overall Length: 59"
Overall Width: 18.75"
Overall Height: 11.25"
Tub Length: 58"
Tub Width: 18"
Tub Style: Standard
Profile: Standard profile
Carrying Handles: Not fitted
Installation Difficulty: Easy
Product Weight: 32.2 lb
Shipping Weight: 40 lb
Shipping Method: Freight only, oversized item
Country of Origin: USA
UPC: 672078010429
Warranty: UWS Limited Lifetime Warranty, one-year finish, one-year parts
Installation
Type: Bolt-down mounting to the truck bed floor, ahead of the hitch · Time: About an hour · Tools: Drill, socket set, marker, tape measure, and a second person for the lift · Difficulty: Easy to intermediate, DIY-friendly
Position the box and then hitch the trailer and swing it through a full turn both ways before you drill anything. That single check is what separates a box that works from one you have to move. Once the position is confirmed, mark through the mounting points and get underneath to verify the drill path clears the fuel tank, brake and fuel lines, the spare tire winch and the wiring. Drill, deburr, treat bare metal on a steel bed and bolt down. At 40 lb this is a two-person lift into a bed.
Resources
Everything you need for your UWS 58" 5th Wheel Truck Tool Box, Bright Aluminum, in one place.
Warranty. UWS Limited Lifetime Warranty on the box, with one year on finish and one year on parts. Normal wear, cosmetic damage and damage from overloading or improper installation are not covered.
Free shipping. This item ships free to the lower 48 states. Because it is an oversized item, it ships by freight and typically arrives in 3 to 7 business days.
Inspect on delivery. Please inspect the packaging before signing. If you see any damage, note it on the delivery receipt and contact us right away, and we will make it right.
About UWS
UWS has been building aluminum truck storage since 1997, and today it sits inside the CURT Group under Lippert, alongside CURT towing and Luverne steps. That matters mainly for what it buys you as an owner: a real engineering department, a published warranty, and a parts counter that still stocks handles, cylinders and strikers for boxes sold years ago. UWS builds tool boxes the way a fleet buyer would spec them, out of heavy-wall aluminum with fully welded seams rather than folded and riveted corners.
Two things separate a UWS box from a bargain box on a shelf. The first is the patented RigidCore lid, a foam-injected core that fills the lid cavity so the panel does not oil-can, drum or dish when somebody stands on it. The second is MicroSeal weather stripping, a thick automotive-style seal that runs the full perimeter and keeps dust and water out of the tub on washboard roads and in driving rain. Add stainless hardware, a lock that is actually worth locking and a lid that holds itself open, and you have a box that still works after the winters that finish cheaper boxes.
Prestige Truck is an authorized UWS dealer. Every box we ship is new, factory-packed, covered by the full UWS factory warranty, and backed by a parts supply that means a lost key or a tired handle never turns into a replaced tool box.
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RigidCore Strength Test: Tool Box Vs. Pickup Truck
UWS drives a pickup onto one of its RigidCore lids.
It is a stunt, but it demonstrates the actual point of a foam-injected lid: the core fills the cavity so the panel spreads load across its whole area instead of dishing in the middle the way a hollow lid does.
Damage-Free Delivery Guaranteed
This box ships by freight rather than parcel, so it arrives on a truck and you sign for it. UWS explains how it packs and crates boxes for that trip and what to check before you sign the delivery receipt.
Inspect the carton at the curb, because noting damage on the paperwork is far easier than chasing it afterwards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on specs, fit and support
Will my 5th wheel clear it?
That is the question to answer before you drill, and the specification sheet cannot answer it for you. The box is 11.25" tall, which is low by design, but clearance depends on your trailer's front cap shape and your hitch position. Set the box in place, hitch up, and swing the trailer through a full turn in both directions before you commit.
How much does it hold?
6.1ft³ in a 59" long tub. It is a long shallow box rather than a deep one, which suits chains, straps, blocks and tools more than it suits bulky gear.
Can I open it from both sides?
Yes. There are two stainless lock handles joined by a connecting rod, so either side opens the lid. That matters more than it sounds when the truck is hitched and walking around means going the long way.
Does the lid stay up on its own?
Yes, it is a self-opening lid, so both hands are free once it is up. The lid is also RigidCore foam-filled, which is what stops it drumming at highway speed and dishing if someone leans on it.
Is mounting hardware included?
It depends on the build, and UWS says so itself. The utility chest install sheet lists a mounting hardware kit in the parts list but footnotes it: not all models include the kit, and you may need to supply your own. Plan on sourcing bolts and check the carton when it lands. Either way, look under the bed before you drill, because the fuel tank, brake and fuel lines and the spare tire winch are all potentially in the way.
Which finish should I choose?
Bright aluminum is the traditional diamond-plate look and is the most forgiving of scratches, since there is no coating to chip. The black versions, gloss as -BLK and flat as -MB, suit a truck where you want the box to disappear rather than shine. Construction and warranty are identical across all three.
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