Plastic Storage Container Help

4aSong wrote:
Have you checked The Container Store

or IKEA - lots of modular, lidded, stackable boxes

I built a Stinky Slinky (search on Internet) holder out of PVC fence post and pvc eavestrough - attach to the top of your rear bumper using plastic cable ties. Hint: cut eavestrough into three sections: 1) for your hose 2) for sewer adapters 3) rubber gloves, hand soap and a towel. Since building this, I've had so many people ask to see my setup at the dump station.

93Cobra2771 wrote:
I had a similar size compartment and had a similar problem finding the size. Ended up going with two 6" tall containers. I simply stack them on top of each other. In the end, I'm glad I went that route.

As an added bonus, the under bed containers often have small wheels on them too.

Same here and much more convenient and easier to access. One large one would be too cumbersome to use effectively with things stored on top of each other.

Larry

I had a similar size compartment and had a similar problem finding the size. Ended up going with two 6" tall containers. I simply stack them on top of each other. In the end, I'm glad I went that route.

As an added bonus, the under bed containers often have small wheels on them too.

We use a concrete mixing pan we picked up at one of the hardware places. It started out to "function as designed" and we just repurposed it. It is now a poor man's sliding storage container. It fit well into one of our cross-thru compartment. The downside was there is no lid. But with what we keep in mine a lid would just be in the way.

It was pretty inexpensive and will probably stay that way until someone realizes they have an RV application...

DAWg134 wrote:
- sturdy, lightweight, and squared off such that you can easily nest multiple smaller containers within larger ones without the usual wasted space resulting from the sloped-sided containers.

This I would agree with wholeheartedly - avoid any containers with sloped sides as that will just waste space. Personally I avoid using any containers as much as possible and have but one shallow tray in my front passthrough storage compartment for holding smaller incidental items such as chocks, etc. However, our previous KZ Spree not only had a large front passthrough storage compartment but also a large cargo storage area under the rear bunk bed that was accessed by a huge cargo door on the rear wall of the trailer. In this case, because access was so easy, I did use a couple of collapsible plastic boxes similar to these for holding spare power cables, hoses, adapters, etc and they were particularly efficient because the sides were perfectly square and made the most of the space available.

I've had really good luck with a UK product that you can often find here in the states. It's a line of plastic storage boxes that are marketed under the very appropriate name of "Really Useful Box". They're not necessarily cheap, although you can often find them on sale at very reasonable prices, but they are extremely well-designed - sturdy, lightweight, and squared off such that you can easily nest multiple smaller containers within larger ones without the usual wasted space resulting from the sloped-sided containers.

You can often find a fairly decent variety of these boxes at office supply stores such as Staples and sometimes in home improvement chains like Orchard Supply Hardware (OSH). Home Depot used to carry them, but discontinued the brand several months ago. You might check there anywhere as I have recently found them at clearance prices.

For those sizes you can't source locally, you can also order directly from the company online at: Really Useful Boxes, however this is generally the most expensive option

Multiple smaller containers are always easier to move / lift than is one large container. ;)

For lightweight, you might be able to get a plastics fabricator to make custom bins.

I mean, you definitely COULD, but it MIGHT be affordable. Worth looking into, I think.

Well if you are handy with tools you could build your own out of wood or heavy tin. If you are like me, you take your measurements to the store and see what you can make work from the selection that is available (i.e. 4 smaller containers instead of 2 larger ones).