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57_Panhead
Aug 31, 2013Explorer
lpxguy wrote:westend wrote:
I plan on moving my storage post later but, for now, have it bolted on top of the rear bumper.
I did the same as you, and after a week or so of direct sun, the heat ( from black paint absorbing it) warped the top side like a cave-in.
Mine is on top of the bumper as well but I left it white and put some reflective red trailer marker tape. Instead of latches I used powder coated spring loaded cabinet hinges and the caps stay closed just fine. Put another just behind the rear axle to hold my 7' folding ladder, put a latch on that one though, didn't trust the cabinet hinge to hold back that much weight.
Steve
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