Cool Mods - Thread restored 10/18/2012

chr$ wrote:
I have the smaller HF tongue box. I barely had room to add it behind the LP tanks so the big one was out.
I welded hasps to it to keep the thieves out. I can only fit 2 6V GC2's in it, however. I *might* be able to fit four if I grind the lip off the top and shove them in, but that won't be very serviceable.

Maybe I'll replace my front tanks with two horiz forklift tanks under the coach so I can fit more batteries up front...

I may also use one of those thin truck boxes for the side of a pickup bed. I could fit 4 GC2's in that, and use the little lip for storing tools. Just not sure If I want that thing all the way across, even though it will act as a rock guard.

I had to cut the front lip off that box to get the 4 batteries in there, it's no problem for me, i will only open the box 2-3 times a year to put the batts in, remove them, and maybe a mid season check for fluids... i intend to put on some type of beefier lock, also need to drill some vent holes. (i might even put the spare tire on top of the box)

the only thing to be concerned with is tongue weight, need something behind the axle to offset the 300 lbs, i will be putting a hitch on the back for a bike rack, so that, and the coolers at the back, should even things out.

For the propane tanks, i just snugged them up against the tongue jack, i intend to cut the handle off the tongue jack and weld on a nut so i can use a ratchet/speed handle/impact wrench to operate the jack, that way my propane tank cover will also cover the jack. It does decrease trailer clearance a bit when turning, but IMO it's a minor sacrifice.