Rubbermaid Small Resin Outdoor Storage Deck Box (19 Gal) Weather Resistant Brown Deck Organization for Home/Small Garden Tools/Grilling Accessories/Pool Supplies

I just purchased this 19.2 gallon Rubbermaid Mini Deck Storage Box (Rubbermaid calls it their "Grill Accessory Box") primarily to store a standard 20 pound propane tank. In addition to the one I have attached to my grill, I want to keep a backup propane tank on-hand, since it's difficult to know when my BBQ tank will run out. Having to run out for a tank exchange is not fun when you have a half-cooked steak on the grill. Rather than just having the backup tank sitting on my patio, I thought it would look much nicer if I kept it inside a storage box, which would also protect it from the weather. This Rubbermaid storage box arrived in six pieces (bottom, top, front, back, and two sides) and assembles very easily. If you want to, you can add sand into the inside of the hollow bottom piece for extra weight. There is a hole and a provided plug for this purpose. I did not add any sand and don't miss it. To assemble, place the bottom piece on the floor, then snap in the front and back pieces. You must press down very hard until you hear the loud "pop" that indicates the piece has snapped into a locked position. Next add the two side panels, which will join the front and back pieces. These also snap into a locked position with a loud "pop" after pressing down very hard. Finally add the hinged top. Slide one of the holes in the top into the "pin" on the back piece, then press down until the other pin snaps into it's hole. Assembly is now done and took me about 2 to 3 minutes total. The plastic panel pieces are double-walled with an air space inside and are made of very durable feeling plastic. Once assembled, the storage box feels very sturdy and solid. No wobble at all. I did notice a little bit of "flash", where the molded plastic escapes along the seam (see my photos). There was enough flash in one spot to keep the lid from fully closing. This was easily trimmed off using a box cutter, a 5 second operation (see the "after photo"). No other significant defects were seen. Overall, I am impressed at the quality of this storage box for the price. This will work perfectly to store my extra propane tank. I look forward to many years of use. EDIT 9/12/2023 - I've owned this deck box for over two years now and it's still looking like brand new after two years of being outside all year long. Spiders tend to like the inside so I need to occasionally clean it out. This box has worked out great for my extra propane tank storage and I highly recommend it.

Rubbermaid always makes good products. This comes in 6 pieces and easily (seriously … easily) snaps together. I bought this to be a “parcel box” because the delivery guy in my hamlet is scared of dogs so I have put this against the fence at the front of my driveway so he does not have to dodge my dogs (a Maltese and a Bernese) if they’re outside when he arrives. I shop online often so I’m pleased to have this box knowing my items will be safe from the weather if I’m not home for a while.

I don’t know what all the complaints are about this box being flimsy. It’s very easy to assemble and solid once assembled. You just have to press hard and wait for the clicking noise. If it doesn’t click you haven’t done it right.

this was a snap to assemble! (see what i did there?). my first picture is in the box (obv). second picture is less than five minutes later, all set up, perfectly sturdy. third place is one minute later, in situ. the only thing i can think is the complainers didn’t press down all the way, til the tabs pop? i even took a minute to misassemble it— be sure to follow the order of assembly printed in pictures on the side of the box, like i didn’t at first. (don’t worry about the squish on one side of the lid hinge, i think it might be deliberate to help get the hinge pin in place.) for the price? i’m perfectly satisfied.

When it comes to deck boxes, doubled-sided Rubbermaid are the best. It loses a star for the price vs. "what it is" balance.