Right now i am keeping our honey wagon in our front compartment on our fifth wheel which takes up quite a bit of the available storage space. I see a lot of units with them strapped on ladders but dont want that.(wife) I'm looking at the rear area between bumper and rear axle. It seems like something could be connected to the exposed frame rail that hinges on one side and unhooks on the other. Anybody seen anything like that? Im sure it would catch a lot of air back there so need to be able to secure it, and not worry about losing it.maybe use 1" square tubing or 1" emf steel conduit. Any ideas out there?

I see a lot of units with them strapped on ladders but dont want that.(wife)If the DW doesn't like the idea of the ladder because it would look tacky.....many make or buy covers for the wagon when hung on the ladder.The ladder is really the best place to store it.I have also seen some where they just painted it white with Krylon Spray paint and/or matching color to body paint on RV. To make it less offensive looking to carry on the ladder.A waterproof weather pro cover for lawn mowers is easily adapted to cover it also.:Chttps://www.weatherprocover.com/

Check this outfit out, maybe use a under frame tire carrier for your tank. Might have to modify it but the basics are there.https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Hide-A-Spare-70-I-Beam-Frame-Underslung-Mount-p/92-0153.htm

Our 42 gallon tote rides between the hitch and tailgate in the bed of the truck. I run a bungee cord over it just to make sure it stays put. Five years and no issues.

My FW underside is not enclosed so I bungee it up in between the rails. I like the cover idea too. If a gal is an over achiever she could go with two tone colors and matching graphics. :)

Mine rides between the 5th wheel and the tgate also. I strap it down as it does move if not.

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rockhillmanor
Explorer
Jul 05, 2017
tinner12002 wrote:
Check this outfit out, maybe use a under frame tire carrier for your tank. Might have to modify it but the basics are there.

https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Hide-A-Spare-70-I-Beam-Frame-Underslung-Mount-p/92-0153.htm

THAT is the slickest inexpensive DIY fix I've ever seen for an RV.
Not to mention the website link. thanks! :C
Greene728
Explorer
Jul 04, 2017
Halmfamily wrote:
Our 42 gallon tote rides between the hitch and tailgate in the bed of the truck. I run a bungee cord over it just to make sure it stays put. Five years and no issues.

I do exactly the same except with a pull strap. Don't trust bungee cords to much. And I've never had a single issue either.
bulletbob007
Explorer
Jul 03, 2017
I like bal spare tire holder. I think that will do the trick. As a previous post mentioned, it never hardly gets used but it is a life saver when you read it.
jarata1
Explorer
Jul 03, 2017
How many times are you going to post this
laknox
Nomad
Jul 03, 2017
korbe wrote:
laknox wrote:
korbe wrote:
bulletbob007 wrote:
.............I'm looking at the rear area between bumper and rear axle...........

I would be cautious of using that area since the clear area is often needed when entering driveways or elevation changes.

Why? Every tote I've ever seen is =much= shorter than the bed rails. Only if you had a massive, shock-absorbing pin box might this even come close to being a problem. In that case, you'd likely have more issues with the pin box hitting the sides of the bed than the tote.

Lyle

I thought the OP was describing the underside rear area of his 5er, not his truck bed.

:S Monday, and didn't get my cuppa...

Lyle
korbe
Explorer
Jul 03, 2017
laknox wrote:
korbe wrote:
bulletbob007 wrote:
.............I'm looking at the rear area between bumper and rear axle...........

I would be cautious of using that area since the clear area is often needed when entering driveways or elevation changes.

Why? Every tote I've ever seen is =much= shorter than the bed rails. Only if you had a massive, shock-absorbing pin box might this even come close to being a problem. In that case, you'd likely have more issues with the pin box hitting the sides of the bed than the tote.

Lyle

I thought the OP was describing the underside rear area of his 5er, not his truck bed.
laknox
Nomad
Jul 03, 2017
korbe wrote:
bulletbob007 wrote:
.............I'm looking at the rear area between bumper and rear axle...........

I would be cautious of using that area since the clear area is often needed when entering driveways or elevation changes.

Why? Every tote I've ever seen is =much= shorter than the bed rails. Only if you had a massive, shock-absorbing pin box might this even come close to being a problem. In that case, you'd likely have more issues with the pin box hitting the sides of the bed than the tote.

Lyle
LIKE2BUILD
Explorer
Jul 03, 2017
tinner12002 wrote:
Check this outfit out, maybe use a under frame tire carrier for your tank. Might have to modify it but the basics are there.
BAL Undermount tire carrier

Now that is a whale of a good idea and a great price. Unless you happened to have the materials lying around you couldn't buy the steel and take the time to build this for $90.

I know they've geared this toward tires, but yeah, it would be perfect for a 'nasty tank' too.

KJ
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jul 03, 2017
Halmfamily wrote:
Our 42 gallon tote rides between the hitch and tailgate in the bed of the truck. I run a bungee cord over it just to make sure it stays put. Five years and no issues.

I did the same for several years, finally realized I never use it anymore so I sold it. YES, secure it as it can and will float around back there!!!
korbe
Explorer
Jul 03, 2017
bulletbob007 wrote:
.............I'm looking at the rear area between bumper and rear axle...........

I would be cautious of using that area since the clear area is often needed when entering driveways or elevation changes.

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