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Old 06-20-2005, 08:22 PM   #1
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Side Storage

I have been looking tat the fourm for a while have had a idea but not seen
anyone post it so i figered i would has anyone looked into installing
storage boxs on the sides.
I have been thinking about this for a while now that iam going to keep my bus i started thinking of it agan but not shure where would be the best place to get the boxs as thay can be verey High Price some places
if anyone has ideas please post them
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Old 06-20-2005, 10:05 PM   #2
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I know there's at least one post about under floor storage boxes. Although I haven't built any dedicated storage compartments yet, I have built something close. Here's my battery compartment:



Here you can see the finished doors. Behind the second door houses the LP tanks and the hot water heater. These are all completely home-built.

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Old 06-21-2005, 04:20 AM   #3
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Old 06-22-2005, 08:07 AM   #4
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Look in car/truck boneyards for used boxes, they can go VERY cheap.

The side box on my truck was $30, two new locks (keyed alike) $20, Rustoleum and sandpaper $15. Total $65.

I've seen the nice aluminum side boxes go used for $50 each.
These are the sit-on-the-side-rail boxes, I've also seen those underbody boxes too. Keep a regular eye on your local junk and scrap metal yards, try Craigslist.org (find one in your area), or Freecycle.org (also one in your area).

Seen two pop-up trailers going for free hereabouts this week. (Boston area)
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Old 06-22-2005, 04:30 PM   #5
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thanks guys

Thanks for all the ideas
check outthe water injection system i posted looks like its worth the time to build
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