Front Storage Box Alternative

[bonitaraders]

Thanks!! I think keeping a box 60" r under is going to be the right answer for me!!

[John in Santa Cruz]

FWIW, I'm really happy with the Escape box on my 21. holds all kinda my trailer junk, in fact, I really need to empty it and sort out the junk I've not been using as I've been carrying around like 3-4 hammers, way too many lego blocks, etc etc.

[bonitaraders]

I really like the looks of the metal box but it seems a lot have opted for the Escape fiberglass box and are happy with it .

[thiggins]

We have the ETI fiberglass box on our new 21', and it's awesome. I'd just order that if you could. They even sprayed it with a white bedliner material, so it's well protected and protects the bottom front area of the trailer as well.

[steve dunham]

Originally Posted by thiggins

We have the ETI fiberglass box on our new 21', and it's awesome. I'd just order that if you could. They even sprayed it with a white bedliner material, so it's well protected and protects the bottom front area of the trailer as well.

I was waxing my trailer last week and while the sprayon bed liner is wonderful stuff , it makes it hard to wax the storage box . The wax goes on OK but buffing it off is another story .
Next time I may try a liquid detailer

As far as using the factory storage box for storing things we are very happy how it functions. I now have some open space in the back of my truck that I can fill with more junk that I may need sometime in the future !

[cpaharley2008]

It is amazing how our need for storage expands as our "stuff" expands...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac

[Yukon Escape]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

You do not mention what model Escape you have, I tow with a Ram 1500 Sport and have used it with both !st and 2nd G Escape 19 and 21 models. So far, no breaks...

I drive a Dodge Laramie Longhorn, pickup
Doug

[cpaharley2008]

Originally Posted by Yukon Escape

I drive a Dodge Laramie Longhorn, pickup
Doug

Dodge Ram1500 and what Escape model? Do you use a w/d set up or a short drawbar. Can you open you tailgate while hitched, I can, that can make the difference.

[BC Rockcrawler]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

It is amazing how our need for storage expands as our "stuff" expands...

One of my most favorite Carlin routines....

[BC Rockcrawler]

I own a 2005 17B. They came from the factory with the 2 20LB tanks mounted one behind the other on the center line front to back. The last owner had the tanks moved and mounted more conventionally cross wise but close to the front where the factory mounts their boxes. Between the relocated tanks and the jack, an angle iron frame was welded in place to hold a generator. I installed a bed made from pressure treated 2x8 within this frame and had a custom built aluminum box made. Here are a couple of pics of it installed. General size is 30" back width, 18" front width, 16" depth and 18" tall.

[bonitaraders]

Very nice!! That is the look I want! Thank u! I found a company in Florida that will custom build me a box and am headed to a rally there in January so I plan to bring it to them so they can measure and fit it for me. Most companies that sell them will not let you return them if 5hey don't fit.

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by BC Rockcrawler

I own a 2005 17B. They came from the factory with the 2 20LB tanks mounted one behind the other on the center line front to back. The last owner had the tanks moved and mounted more conventionally cross wise but close to the front where the factory mounts their boxes. Between the relocated tanks and the jack, an angle iron frame was welded in place to hold a generator. I installed a bed made from pressure treated 2x8 within this frame and had a custom built aluminum box made. Here are a couple of pics of it installed. General size is 30" back width, 18" front width, 16" depth and 18" tall.

Nice box. It certainly is handy to have a place to put stuff outside the trailer. For those wanting to do something similar, but don't want the hassle of custom fabrication there are boxes readily available with very similar dimensions to yours.

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Too...ng/350970.html
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Too...e/DZ91716.html

[BC Rockcrawler]

Originally Posted by rubicon327

Nice box. It certainly is handy to have a place to put stuff outside the trailer. For those wanting to do something similar, but don't want the hassle of custom fabrication there are boxes readily available with very similar dimensions to yours.

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Too...ng/350970.html
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Too...e/DZ91716.html

I did see similar types. My concern was the middle mounted latch and the clearance with the jack. I opted for a custom box to maximize the space. The only thing a goofed on was the double locking padlocks. My first design as not as tall as I had a top crank jack and a single lock would have the same problem of interference. I discovered the side crank jack when I visited ETI so I changed the height from 11.5" to 18" but didn't go with a single padlock tab. One I mounted it, I could see that one would have worked fine. Other then that, I am happy with it. One thing though, if you do go the custom route, be prepared for paying double of what a mass produced box is sold for.

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by BC Rockcrawler

My concern was the middle mounted latch and the clearance with the jack.

I did that see that as a possible concern.

[bonitaraders]

Very nice!!

[bonitaraders]

That's it!! That's what I want Love it!!

[R.Best]

i am currently working on my build sheet for a 19 due in March.
I have been quoted around $440 for a custom aluminum box built to my specifications.
Talk to Steve at Deakin Equipment in Vancouver. This a varient on a prospectors field box.
R.Best

[gbaglo]

Deakin built this box ( 20 of them actually ) for the photogs company cars at Pacific Press. Has a light inside the lid ( not connected to power ).

I'm storing this one for The Sun.

[bonitaraders]

Thank u!! I wish I would of got this before I went to pick up my trailer I could have come home with one

[bonitaraders]

Thank u!! That looks nice!!