[Uncle Albert]

Hey, have a f-250 that needs to pick up leaves this fall . Just got a giant vac truck mount and i'm insearch of the best way to build a box on my truck... any IDEAS.

[Matt Kulp]

What are you planning on unloading with? That will depend on the back of the box construction. It also depends on the amount of money you want to spend. If you want something long term, I would go with aluminum. If you want to save money and don't mind replacing after 4-5 years, then treated wood can do the job. The key is building it so it is removable, as well as being easy to remove. Think about the how you want to store it, and what equipment you have to remove it from the truck. This information will have an impact on how you construct, whether it is a multi piece system, or one piece.

[Uncle Albert]

It is only for leaf pick up this season..I'll empty it with the vac. and blowers.. plan on a rack dump in the springso i'll just need to get through this clean up season .. thanks for the response.

[dan deutekom]

For what you are planning I would use 2X2 to frame a box and cover it with the cheapest 1/4" chipboard you can find. That will be light and sturdy especially if you cover the box with a roof. When you are done for the season just throw it all away.

[Pelican]

It won't take much to exceed the payload limit of the 250, use as light a material as you can. The above suggestion is a good one.