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cruisaderhilton


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smilesmile Has anyone put a chassis mounted tool box on their vans , if so ,who from ,how much , some fotos to go with it also Thankyou .biggrinbiggrinbiggrin



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A friend added aluminium mesh (same as on security screens) between his chassis rails on a Jayco Penguin to carry long items such as his ladder.
I wouldn't trust an "under van tool box" to be there when I needed it!

Most toolboxes are mounted on the A frame or rear bumper but I'm not certain how that affects weight distribution.

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IF that affects your weight limits.
Start looking at what you got. and what you carrying.

Me. I carry tools in car. NOT van.

What happens when you out exploring or in town and CAR breaks down.

OH ****. Where are my tools again????. hmmmm.
Think about it lad.

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iana


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I think we need more info on your thoughts, the chassis of a van extends from the back, all the way to the tow ball. What are you wanting to carry in there?, what's wrong with the vans boot?

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I agree with macca we carry a basic tool kit in the pajero held in place with bunge cord for safety its much harder to access by others than on draw bar or back bumper

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Ex Mechanic.
I carry waaaaaaay more than realistic.
Considering we on Full RACQ cover (50 yr = 50% costing)

But would never be comfortable without them.
Too many yrs at sea by myself Methink's.

With electricals, drill/grinder etc 15kgish
plus 34kg Genny then fuel.
Trolley jack, axle stands. etc, etc.

Jeez.
Somebody pleeeeeze come round here and sort me out.

Only tool I lift nowadays is mine and the phone..

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