Bruce Mc, you're an inspiration. :)
Geez, shame on me for not noticing this when I bought it. Double shame on FR for installing something that can fall out , spilling its contents all over the highway possibly injuring someone. :S
After closer examination of my Sunseeker bins I noticed that your bins seem to sit higher than mine . You have framework around the bottom exterior of your bins that I don't have to install support crossbars, I have nothing to drill into .
My bins are only supported by the top inside plastic lip which is just screwed in place on the edges.
As for now, only light (very light) items will be carried in those bins. I emptied the heavy stuff .
I will cut plywood covers and allow the inside wooden edge of the compartments framework to support the new wood bin covers. I will then have the plastic OEM bin for light items and heavier items on top of the new wood lids. I have a few more trips left this season and will see how things go, storage wise.
Maybe next year I will weld up two 3" wide straps with 90 degree angles and attach them to the interior right and left edges , run them down the interior sides and across the bottom of the bins.
I will make a new plywood bottom to rest on the 3" bottom straps as a full bottom support. My goal is to keep weight off the plastic bin.
When I do it, I will post step by step pix. When I do this can I call it the 'BruceMc II project' ? :B
Thanks again for caring and posting what you did, I think you might have saved me a big headache.
Bob
