Full sized slide on camping box
Submitted: Sunday, Feb 05, 2006 at 21:41
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Chris Drew
I am looking at having a full sized camping box made and am wondering about aluminium v steel. The box will be big enough to sleep in.
I know many aluminium roof racks become stressed and wonder if a 2.2 x 1.8 x 1.2m high camping box may have the same stress problems in aluminium. I have seen both steel and alloy boxes about but feel the aluminium may not stand up to the outback corrugated roads and other vibrations.
Any thoughts gladly received.
Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Monday, Feb 06, 2006 at 15:21
Monday, Feb 06, 2006 at 15:21
Hi Chris,
I think your concern is wise. I think a lot boils down to how
well its constructed.
Mine is 12mths old. Size is 2.2m (L) x 1.25m(H) x 1.75m (W), and is made out of 3mm aluminium for the sides, and 3mm Chequerplate for the floor. All the edges are turned, and with overlaps etc its very strong. The only internal reinforcement is on the front and back panels. Its bolted down to the tray. Made by a bosybuider in
Adelaide called GSV.
Done plenty of corrugations without an issue so far.
As far as heat goes, I find the
bright white finish refects the heat very
well - so I have not found the need for insulation. I also think that maybe the lack of insulation helps it to cool down at night.
Cheers
Phil
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