Abstract: A cargo and storage deck for securement within the cargo area of a vehicle. The cargo area of the vehicle has a floor surface. The deck includes a deck upper surface, a support member holding the deck above the floor of the vehicle, and a lid on the rearward side to enclose the storage area. The deck surface creates a storage area underneath such deck surface and above the vehicle floor surface. The support member is secured to the vehicle and to the deck surface. The lid is hingedly secured to the support member or to the deck surface. The lid provides access to the storage area beneath the deck surface. The lid has an inner side facing the storage area and an outer side opposite the inner side and includes a lid stowage compartment accessible on the outer side of the lid.