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Honey wagon storage

bulletbob007
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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?
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rockhillmanor
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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

We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned,
so as to have the life that is waiting for us.

Greene728
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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.
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bulletbob007
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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
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How many times are you going to post this

laknox
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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.


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Lyle
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korbe
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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.
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laknox
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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
2022 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Denali Crew Cab 4x4 Duramax
B&W OEM Companion & Gooseneck Kit
2017 KZ Durango 1500 D277RLT
1936 John Deere Model A
International Flying Farmers 64 Year Member

LIKE2BUILD
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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
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Cummins12V98
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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!!!
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korbe
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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.
.

Pipeman
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Mine rides between the 5th wheel and the tgate also. I strap it down as it does move if not.
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azrving
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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. ๐Ÿ™‚

Halmfamily
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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.
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tinner12002
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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
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