Trailer tool box
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Re: Trailer tool box
Ron Manning is building me an aluminum trailer for my new 32 Sunsation Dominator SS. I asked him to put a toolbox on there and he quoted me a 30"x19"x19". I understood the 30" dimension as I am shorter in length and also have a mounted spare. I also thought I would like the height however, you guys have me a bit nervous with your dimensions...thoughts?
He has 1 picture of a mounted toolbox found at http://www.manningmarine.com/images/31.jpg - does that look like these same 30"x19"x19" dimensions?
He has 1 picture of a mounted toolbox found at http://www.manningmarine.com/images/31.jpg - does that look like these same 30"x19"x19" dimensions?
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Re: Trailer tool box
Ron Manning is building me an aluminum trailer for my new 32 Sunsation Dominator SS. I asked him to put a toolbox on there and he quoted me a 30"x19"x19". I understood the 30" dimension as I am shorter in length and also have a mounted spare. I also thought I would like the height however, you guys have me a bit nervous with your dimensions...thoughts?
He has 1 picture of a mounted toolbox found at http://www.manningmarine.com/images/31.jpg - does that look like these same 30"x19"x19" dimensions?
He has 1 picture of a mounted toolbox found at http://www.manningmarine.com/images/31.jpg - does that look like these same 30"x19"x19" dimensions?
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Just think of what all ya might put in it??? if ya need it that big? I bought one at a time , filled it up ordered another filed it up and could use one more .I figured it might get in the way when loading the boat...... But I am use to Drag racing carring spare everything and intisapate breaking something or even someone else thinking what someone else might need.
Remember theres a lot of people making diamond tread boxs.shop around.
looking at the pick someone will prob be leaning over the box winching the boat up the the v block unless ya power load.
alot of the dimond tread tool boxs like goes in truck are clear coated and after 3 years turn yellow, peal, but some are not cleared .
Make sure what thickness it is if ya want to stand on it.When I load mine on ,its hard not to stepp on it.
hope this helps
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IMHO 18" boxes, or in your case 19" deep box is too big and hard to work around.
I feel the same about diamond tread. I would choose painted steel before I did that. Luckily, I have a black trailer so that does leave the painted steel box option as I posted above.
The problem with that is the wieght of the box itself...
First choice is smooth aluminum, polished or not.
14"D x 14/16"H x whatever length is just about right. It's easier to work around extra hieght than depth.
I feel the same about diamond tread. I would choose painted steel before I did that. Luckily, I have a black trailer so that does leave the painted steel box option as I posted above.
The problem with that is the wieght of the box itself...
First choice is smooth aluminum, polished or not.
14"D x 14/16"H x whatever length is just about right. It's easier to work around extra hieght than depth.
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Thanks guys...that helps. Especially the comment about the winch. I will call him tomorrow and talk it thru...
Regarding what I will put in it, already made a list ;
Trailer – bottle jack, lug wrench, mini compressor, bearing buddies, grease gun, grease, wheel chocks
Boat – tow straps, plug, spare prop, prop wrench, pwr steer fluid, outdrive oil
Misc – bungee cords, rags, chain, adj wrench, wd-40
What did I miss?
Regarding what I will put in it, already made a list ;
Trailer – bottle jack, lug wrench, mini compressor, bearing buddies, grease gun, grease, wheel chocks
Boat – tow straps, plug, spare prop, prop wrench, pwr steer fluid, outdrive oil
Misc – bungee cords, rags, chain, adj wrench, wd-40
What did I miss?
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Thanks guys...that helps. Especially the comment about the winch. I will call him tomorrow and talk it thru...
Regarding what I will put in it, already made a list ;
Trailer – bottle jack, lug wrench, mini compressor, bearing buddies, grease gun, grease, wheel chocks
Boat – tow straps, plug, spare prop, prop wrench, pwr steer fluid, outdrive oil
Misc – bungee cords, rags, chain, adj wrench, wd-40
What did I miss?
Regarding what I will put in it, already made a list ;
Trailer – bottle jack, lug wrench, mini compressor, bearing buddies, grease gun, grease, wheel chocks
Boat – tow straps, plug, spare prop, prop wrench, pwr steer fluid, outdrive oil
Misc – bungee cords, rags, chain, adj wrench, wd-40
What did I miss?
I also have spare hub,bearrings ,break lines for when a tire blows out and takes out the brake lines ,extra trailer lights ,ball grease , tools to pull hubs off,etc,extra lugs nuts,
What else do yawll put in them,????
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