New Front Box Mod.

[LFlory]

We ordered our Escape without the storage box so I added a 16x16x51” stainless steel box to the front. I had to move the tanks about 1” forward to get a clean fit for the WDH brackets so everything fits except the tank cover. I installed the batteries in the box and all my setup gear fits also. Total cost was about $200.

[sherminator]

Looks great. Now you have me thinking... How about a picture of inside the box?

How is the Andersen WDH working out for you so far?

[Jeff1958]

Where did you get your box from.? Thanks

[LFlory]

Originally Posted by Jeff1958

Where did you get your box from.? Thanks

Amazon, Arksen 49” Aluminum Box.

[rubicon327]

Originally Posted by Jeff1958

Where did you get your box from.? Thanks

Taking a guess based on size, construction and cost:
https://www.houzz.com/product/150107...d-tool-storage

I see LFlory posted while I was typing and this looks correct.
Here is the Amazon link as well:
https://www.amazon.com/ARKSEN-Alumin...58931013&psc=1

[LFlory]

Looks the same, the only critical dimension is the 15” depth is maximum that there is room for.

[Jeff1958]

Thank you

[johnnyv]

Nice clean look!

[Ryanb-72]

I was considering doing the same. I was wondering what size would fit between the tank and trailer as we are on the long wait to build list.... Thank You for the measurements!
Looks Great.
Ryan

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by LFlory

I installed the batteries in the box

I seem to remember when I was a young lad being trained in the air force about aircraft batteries and the close proximity to aluminum structure that you have to be extra careful when working on the battery terminals etc. Examples were provided.

I've had two aluminum front storage boxes with batteries in them but I've never forgotten that lesson.

Ron

[HABBERDABBER]

Your Air Force training probably relates to errant contact of the battery cables to the aircraft aluminum structure. Metal on metal electrical contact. Not advised for either component.

Aluminum is a good conductor of electrons.

[cpaharley2008]

Also you have 2 different metals attached which has a cathodic metal corrosion, something to consider.

[mfschu]

Lfolry, How's the storage box working out now that you've had it in service for 6 months? Do you have any additional pictures that show more of the trailer that you can post? Thank You!