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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Onion on June 20, 2018, 03:51:05 PM

Title: Toolbox recommendations
Post by: Onion on June 20, 2018, 03:51:05 PM: So the toolbox on the front of the CT is quite small and a nice large one would easily fit. I'd like to incorporate the pole holder if possible. We already have the electrics in it, so those will need to go in. We use a battery box on top of the pole holder, but ditching the pole holder and relocating the battery internally would also be great. I can fit up to 1700x700. The current one is 1250x400.

Anyone have any recommendations (and indicative prices)?

The current toolbox is below.
Title: Re: Toolbox recommendations
Post by: KeithB on June 20, 2018, 04:22:16 PM: I got a box custom made by this mob and was very pleased with the quality and service.
http://www.toolboxcentre.com.au/ (http://www.toolboxcentre.com.au/)
Title: Re: Toolbox recommendations
Post by: Bird on June 20, 2018, 04:33:34 PM: I got 2 boxes made at different times.

Had the large box made first to replace one like yours. But man you can store so much Shit in there!!

Then had the second box folded up to store poles, and to sit 2 batteries on top of..
Easily accessible this way.

(http://www.gupatrol.com/trailer/toolbox/battery.box.jpg)

My only issue with Toolbox Center Mitcham was the welding on the displayed boxes and trailers looked like something from a pelicans arse dropped from 30,000ft hitting a Echidna.
Title: Re: Toolbox recommendations
Post by: tryagain on June 20, 2018, 05:49:12 PM: I have always liked the look of these ones on the front of campers.

(https://trailerpartsdirect.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Camper-Trailer-and-Caravan-Toolbox-btn.jpg)

https://trailerpartsdirect.com.au/shop/caravan-campers/trailer-accessories/camper-trailer-and-caravan-toolbox/ (https://trailerpartsdirect.com.au/shop/caravan-campers/trailer-accessories/camper-trailer-and-caravan-toolbox/)

Depending on what you want to put in them these ones with a couple of slides can work well too, you can even put a rack on the top of them for firewood etc

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/mf4AAOSwNf1ZuLOR/s-l1600.jpg)

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ALUMINIUM-GULLWING-UTE-TOOLBOX-1745-700-850mm-TOOL-BOX-MRT25N-CANOPY/122580963369?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3D9ca01772ad0b4620bb359be3ad43fb2c%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D263385935852%26itm%3D122580963369&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ALUMINIUM-GULLWING-UTE-TOOLBOX-1745-700-850mm-TOOL-BOX-MRT25N-CANOPY/122580963369?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3D9ca01772ad0b4620bb359be3ad43fb2c%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D263385935852%26itm%3D122580963369&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851)

But the bigger you go the more you probably need to think about ball weight.
Title: Re: Toolbox recommendations
Post by: Pete79 on June 20, 2018, 05:55:41 PM: Quote from: KeithB on June 20, 2018, 04:22:16 PM
I got a box custom made by this mob and was very pleased with the quality and service.
http://www.toolboxcentre.com.au/ (http://www.toolboxcentre.com.au/)

Any idea on the price difference between a custom made box and a comparable ‘off the shelf’ unit?
Title: Re: Toolbox recommendations
Post by: slave on June 20, 2018, 07:52:21 PM: Have not long fitted a box similar to the xmt above and by the time I finished I wouldn't of had change out of $1300. TThTThe box is 1800L x700 D x 800h with 5 drawers, 3 + aa cutting area on one side and 2 on the other
Title: Re: Toolbox recommendations
Post by: Onion on June 21, 2018, 06:11:12 PM: I do like the look of that Dunn & Watson.