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Show me some pics your trailer toolboxes if you would. Trying to get some ideas to add a little storage to the trailer for the usual stuff.

rectangular boxes mounted on the outside of the frame,
or will short (48") "sidemount" style pickup truck boxes work setting on top of (and behind) the frame, mounted as far forward as possible? What do you have?

All this is part of a trailer update including replacing a couple of split bunks, recarpeting them all, touching up paint, powerjack/battery/box, and coversion to Kodiak disc brakes, these drums are driving me nuts... :rolleyes:

Thanks.

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Mine:

http://members.cox.net/activethunder...es/Trailer.jpg

Where to buy:
http://www.mcclaintrailers.com/index.html

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Here is mine it's easily removable,locks and has an inside hold down latch on both sides. I keep a bottle jack,tire iron,wood blocks,tie downs,cleaners,rags and a grease gun in it. Now all I need to do is paint it black :cool:

From Tractor supply or Farm and Fleet Whatever it's called :rolleyes:

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Yep, I won't own another trailer without one. Bottle jack, a couple steel plates (for soft ground trailer tongue/jack placement), WD hitch bars, WD lever, grease gun, bearing grease, spare tie downs, a couple sets of bearings, gas vent catch can, 6 wheel chocks, and a few other things that I don't have to regularly move into and out of the truck.

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We had one on the MYCO the scarab sat on.. the only issue we had with it is that it would fill with water when we dunked the boat.. so we had to drill holes into the bottom of the box to drain out the water..

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I like the smoth side style boxes better.The diamond plate just looks cheaper to me .


http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...&highlight=box

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I think 48" pickup truck "side mounts" (the L-shaped ones) that are designed to sit on the bedside, and drop to depth behind, might be the ticket.

but I'll take more pics and ideas please. :)

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Here is our current trailer. We have two 8' boxes on each side and a 4' box on each side. Myco does a great job installing the boxes. Notice how they put step plates at the ends of the boxes so that they blend in with the trailer for a nice clean look. This also gives people a place to stand instead of them being on top of the boxes. :D

Like the others mentioned, we carry tools and cleaning supplies in the boxes. This trailer has water tanks and a fresh water wash down system so we use the two little boxes on each side for hoses. One of the big boxes on the left carries filters and enough of each fluid (engine oil, drive oil, steering fluid, trans fluid, etc) to refill and/or completely change all of the fluids one time. This is great for extended trips. The other large box on that side carries the cleaning stuff.

The tools and small parts go in the big boxes on the other side of the trailer. We put them on that side because that is the side away from the road in case we need to pull onto the shoulder to make a repair. I don't want to be on the highway side of the trailer digging through a box looking for something and not being able to pay attention to the cars coming down the road. I figure that with it setup this way I won't normally need anything out of the boxes on the highway side of the trailer in the event of a breakdown on the road.

The trailer is back at Myco now having a big box installed on top of the gooseneck area. This box will keep the winch out of the weather and will also be large enough to store luggage or whatever else we want to put in there. Air compressor, small generator, spare transmission? The possibilities are endless. :D

Just remember that when you add a box and fill it with gear that it will add to the overall weight of the trailer. A single box won't matter for most, but depending on the size of the box, how many are added and what is stored in them, it may make a difference for some of the people that are right at their vehicle's towing capacity or trailer's weight rating.

I personally don't think that you can ever have too much storage space. I try to take everything that I think I might possibly need. Even if I don't end up needing it, somebody else might.

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those are nicely integrated. :cool:

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All this is part of a trailer update including replacing a couple of split bunks, recarpeting them all, touching up paint, powerjack/battery/box, and coversion to Kodiak disc brakes, these drums are driving me nuts... :rolleyes:

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Recommendation: Get rid of the carpet and go with the nylon composite sliders. The American Aluminum trailer I own had the heavy duty carpeted bunks. The carpet worn thru in about 3 months and the wood started to scratch my gel. Removed the carpet and replaced with these sliders strips. Manufacturer claims they will not scratch the gel. One thing for sure, the boat nearly flys off the trailer. WARNING: DO NOT remove the bow hook or release the winch stop until the boat is in the water. Don't be put on the list of people who have their boat land on the ramp-----off the trailer. Do a search for boat slides. I believe they are in Wis.

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finished painting my trailer a few days ago.. got the boat back on it today :D Here is my home depot trailer box :D

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traviss, looks GREAT!!

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I agree!

How did you attach the diamond plate?

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thanks guys :D the diamondplate is rivited to the trailer. In between the plate and trailer I used rubber washers to isolate the aluminum from the steel. Came out better then I thought :D

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Weather Guard makes awsome tool boxes I have put them on my last 4 work trucks. If my myco didn't have factory boxes I would in stall weater guards on her. They hold up very well. Steve

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I should have my toolbox installation completed today. I found themn at a semi wholesale shop. Black powder coated with a heavy duty hinge and latch assembly. Prices were very reasonable. (36"-$209.00//24"-161.00) I'm not going to drill through the rails, instead I'm having front and rear brackets made up and then I'll run bolts above and below the frame, through the toolbox. I am also going to install diamod plate across the front and wrap in on top. This should eliminate the stone bruises on the fron of the boxes and allow me to step on top of the box without scratching them. Should look good too. I'll post some pics when I finish them later today.

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please do!

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Almost done... :D

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more...

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few more...

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Last three....

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They make nice steps. I might add an aluminum step to the front of each of then to get on top of the box. They're sturdy as heck and came "keyed alike". I would have preferred about 6" narrower, but these were pretty reasonably priced. Should do the trick. I;ll keep the jack, grease gun, oils, etc in the bigger box and my cleaning stuff in the smaller box.

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turned out nice. :cool:

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:drink:

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A little research has shown that in a similarly styled/shaped/size aluminum box, that the weatherguards are 40%+ heavier than Delta, Deflecta, and the other common names. Thanks for the tip.

They also make some sizes more appropriate for outside frame mounting (taller, but narrower profile)...though they are comparitively expensive.

example:
Aluminum High Side box
16" high
13" wide (deep)
46" long

5 cu. ft./ 45 lbs./ $350
also available in black powdercoat

OR

18"Hx16"Wx46L"

8 cu. ft./52lbs./ $385

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I'm pretty happy with how these turned out. 6"narrower would have been perfect, but I'll take the extra storage. The measurements on the smaller one is 18Hx18Dx24W and looks pretty good on the port side if the trailer. The other box is 18Hx18Dx36W and is mounted behind the spare tire. As I mentioned, a slightly narrower one was my preference, but the price and quality was good enough for me to go with them. The two boxes cost me less than $275.00. I have a little bit of money in the mounting brakets and the diamond plating, but I think it looks good. The boxes were pretty light too. I was able to carry the 18X36 with ease. I would say under 50 pounds. I'm looking for an aluminum step to mount on the backside of the bigger box so I can use the box as a step to get to the bow of the boat.

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where did you get yours from dukenrock?

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I got it from TruckPro. I pulled the invoices out and I was off by a few $$$. The 24" box is $160.00 and the 36" box was $185.00. Sorry. Still a good value compared to what I was looking at out there. Their number is (260)483-5115 if you want to call them and see if there are any near you.

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That's a good idea. Thanks.

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inner tube rubber works very well for this kind of thing, thin but tough to wear through or cut.

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Don't confuse me, too many choices makes me nervous! I hope the boat floats with all this extra weight. :D
You guys able to get out in the water yet?

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negative on the boating. :( another 30 days or so here.

Busy with that property purchase, attending public hearings and such on area development, just finally, 8 months after the fact, finished negotiating a short term contract at work. Getting the grounds cleaned up at the houses. Truck maintenence is done...complete detail is next...THEN the boat. :rolleyes:

I'm pretty disciplined about play coming LAST.

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I used a piece of rubber mudflap that I found near a truckstop to put between two pieces of metal like that. It was a good 3/8" thick and worked well.