If your tools need to be dry and locked, you have two very different paths: a drop-in SpaceKap service capsule, or a permanently mounted RKI enclosed service body. One is removable and cheap to move between trucks; the other is a purpose-built work body. We sell both, and the right answer depends on how many trucks you run.
In stock now in Wharton, TX — real prices, installed in one business day.
Browse all in-stock truck beds and bodies or call (979) 532-1486 for a same-day quote.
SpaceKap vs RKI enclosed body
| Feature | SpaceKap | RKI enclosed service body |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Drops into the pickup bed, unbolts in minutes | Permanently mounted to the frame |
| Keeps the pickup bed? | Yes — bed stays intact underneath | No — box is removed |
| Weight | Lighter; fiberglass composite | Heavier steel or aluminum construction |
| Security | Locking doors, sealed composite shell | Steel compartments, heavier locks and hinges |
| Move between trucks | Yes — swap when you replace the truck | No |
| Ladder / rack mounting | Roof rack options | Full rack, crane and mast options |
| Interior shelving | Modular shelf kits | Factory shelving and drawer packages |
| Resale of the truck | Truck sells as a normal pickup | Sells as a dedicated work truck |
| Approx. installed | From $4,000 in stock | From $8,500 in stock |
Choose SpaceKap if you…
- Run leased or frequently traded trucks and want to move your setup to the next one.
- Need dry, lockable storage for a service or install trade (HVAC, plumbing, low-voltage, pest control).
- Want to preserve the pickup’s resale value.
- Have a half-ton or three-quarter-ton pickup rather than a cab-and-chassis.
Choose an RKI enclosed body if you…
- Run the truck as a permanent field service unit for years.
- Carry heavy tooling, a compressor, a welder, or need crane readiness.
- Want the durability of a Houston-built steel or aluminum body (RKI is manufactured in Houston, TX).
- Need deep compartment layouts your crew can work out of every day, not just storage.
The cost picture
SpaceKap is the lower entry cost and, over three truck cycles, often the cheaper total — you buy the box once. An RKI body costs more up front and stays with the truck, but nothing matches a real service body for daily productivity and abuse tolerance. Fleets frequently run both: SpaceKaps on install vans and pickups, RKI bodies on the dedicated service trucks.
Compare full lineups: RKI truck bodies, SpaceKap truck caps, and the service bodies category. For crane-equipped builds see crane bodies.
Talk to Someone Who Installs These Every Week
We stock, spec, and install these bodies at our shop in Wharton, TX, and we serve buyers across Texas and Louisiana. Call us to discuss which is right for your truck — we’ll go over cab-to-axle, wheel configuration, hitch rating, and total installed cost before you commit.
📞 Call (979) 532-1486 — Star Truck Equipment, 2507 County Rd 231, Wharton, TX 77488. Most in-stock bodies are installed in one business day.