Proof that you CAN put storage behind the rear wheels!

[dbsoundman]

If it's good enough for Bluebird, it's good enough for me! Found this for sale on Facebook.




This makes me feel a little bit better about potentially putting storage bins or even a well-armored mini split behind the rear wheels. I know that inclines are a big deal, so I don't think I'd plan behind-the-wheel stuff if I didn't have to, but it's nice to know that it's literally a factory option, so it is *possible*.

[cadillackid]

some busses actually are built with skirting that goes down that far..these bins go back farther than ive seen.. ive usually only seen a single bin past the rear axle.. but this bus also may be sitting lower than its normal operating height.. it could have rear air ride thats flat in that picture.. being such a long wheelbase you dont have as likely chance of hitting super high angles unless you are pulling into a very steep and long incline area... ive run into things at some shopping areas and hotels that would stop this bus.. mainly some stop-offs i mountain areas that would do it.. the mountain road often sits lower than the buildings and the driveways are steep..

[o1marc]

Those are short double boxes. Mine has one 5.5' box on the drive side.

[Ronnie]

I have my Generator and tool boxes behind the rear axle. The rear most box does have a slope to it so that it does not effect the departure angle. I did have my tow hitch hang me up once, and have been deep enough in sand to have the boxes touching the ground but not fully resting on them. Just need to be mindful that they are there.

[dbsoundman]

Originally Posted by Ronnie

I have my Generator and tool boxes behind the rear axle. The rear most box does have a slope to it so that it does not effect the departure angle. I did have my tow hitch hang me up once, and have been deep enough in sand to have the boxes touching the ground but not fully resting on them. Just need to be mindful that they are there.

Tow hitch is a good point there. I almost feel like it would be worth it to get a hitch integrated into the bumper just so the actual bracket doesn’t hang so low…

[Sehnsucht]

One thing I can see that might help... Those rear boxes don't look any lower than the front engine cradle so chances are you'll feel the thud of the engine cradle hit that steep entry/departure before the boxes have an opportunity to hit once you're already committed. I'd also agree a tow hitch is probably a good bump saver as well.

[o1marc]

Originally Posted by dbsoundman

Tow hitch is a good point there. I almost feel like it would be worth it to get a hitch integrated into the bumper just so the actual bracket doesn’t hang so low…

There was a 6" channel iron cross brace behind the bumper. I welded an 18" long plate on top of the channel and welded the receiver to it though the bumper. If you use a drop hitch, you can turn it over and make it a high hitch to help with ground clearance. I have a 4' wide tri-fold ramp under there also.