Aluminium generator storage box

Submitted: Monday, Dec 31, 2007 at 14:27

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Member - greg S (QLD)

Does anyone know of someone who either has one of these or of someone who makes them.

I am looking at mounting it on the drawbar, behind the stone guard.

We have a Honda Eu20i

Greg

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Reply By: Richard Kovac - Monday, Dec 31, 2007 at 15:11

Monday, Dec 31, 2007 at 15:11

Hi Greg

I got one made by a local sheet metal worker here in Perth, I know it's a long way from home, but I'm sure you can get one made in QLD. It may be dearer then off the self but you can get it made to suit you.

I hope the photos work Gen box 1 gen box 2

Cheers

Richard

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Monday, Dec 31, 2007 at 15:14

whoops

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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Monday, Dec 31, 2007 at 15:24

Monday, Dec 31, 2007 at 15:24

Jeez Richard,
You must have a very BIG camera...haha

BTW, your shed is far too tidy; too much time on your hands? LOL

Cheers and happy new year

Roachie

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Follow Up By: Richard Kovac - Monday, Dec 31, 2007 at 15:32

Monday, Dec 31, 2007 at 15:32

Roachie..

Thats shed number two, the other is now as clean, seeing how the camper trailer is now mobile again after 2.25 years...

Also too much time on my hand can't wait to get back to work on Wednesday.. LOL

And Cheers and a happy New Year you and the family and everyone else on EO

Richard

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Reply By: Blaze - Monday, Dec 31, 2007 at 15:19

Monday, Dec 31, 2007 at 15:19

Hi Greg,

Had mine made by a local alum welder. This is a 2 piece lid withy the top opening and then the front opens. All is sealed dust proof seals.

Unit can't be run with lid closed but just open the lids and fire up the Gen Set. Bonus is that the unit isn't covered with dust etc when travelling off road.

If you want some pics let me know.

blazesport@tsn.cc

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Reply By: Member Graeme - NAFTY 66 - Monday, Dec 31, 2007 at 16:23

Monday, Dec 31, 2007 at 16:23

Hi Greg, give Caboolture Caravan Repairs a go.
http://www.caravanrepair.com.au/

Have been up there a few times and have discussed boxes with them. Give the a call and discuss your needs.

Regards

Graeme

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Follow Up By: Member - greg S (QLD) - Tuesday, Jan 01, 2008 at 12:29

Tuesday, Jan 01, 2008 at 12:29

Graeme,
Just had a look at their website. They seem to have fixed quite a few
vans over the years. Going on some of the pictures they have on their site, there was (and a fair chance there still is) a few dodgy caravans driving around (and unfortunately there's alot more dodgy vehicles driving around as well!!!). It's like anything really, keep the maintainence up (and don't abuse it) and it should last for a long time(hopefully??).

Now it's time to hit the drawing board and get this genny box designed. Thanks.

Cheers Greg

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Reply By: Derek from Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Monday, Dec 31, 2007 at 18:07

Monday, Dec 31, 2007 at 18:07

Hi Greg

I used Diamond Tool Boxes to make mine. I made a cardboard prototype and then gave it to them to copy.

Link

Regards

Derek.

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Follow Up By: Rock Ape - Monday, Dec 31, 2007 at 18:19

Monday, Dec 31, 2007 at 18:19

Very very nice

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Reply By: Motherhen - Monday, Dec 31, 2007 at 22:29

Monday, Dec 31, 2007 at 22:29

Greg, we had ours made to our design by an aluminium fabricator.

It is mounted on the a-frame behind the stone guard. The stone guard is easily removed for the front opening door which has gas struts to open either 180 degrees or 90 degrees (in case of rain if running the genny as follows). The genny is mounted on a slide which comes out so the genny can be run in situ if necessary. There are two compartments with the other side storing ULP cans, oil and power cords.

We only use the Honda 20i and only use it if necessary - for the air conditioner or occasional power tools.

Photos not available at present as it has been removed for some r&r to the paintwork on the a-frame.

Motherhen

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Reply By: Member - greg S (QLD) - Tuesday, Jan 01, 2008 at 12:01

Tuesday, Jan 01, 2008 at 12:01

Thanks Guy's,

Richard, I can't get your link to work, (or are the piccies you posted the same as the ones in the link) thank you for the piccies, greatly appreciated.

Blaze, email sent....thanks, greatly appreciated.

Graeme, will have a look at their site today....thanks, greatly appreciated.

Derek, I have had a look at the Diamond Toolbox website, and they seem to be well made....thanks, greatly appreciated.

Motherhen, thanks for the info, greatly appreciated.

Well it looks like I have some more ideas for my genny box.

Thank you to all who posted.

Greg

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Reply By: Rocky_QLD - Wednesday, Jan 02, 2008 at 08:34

Wednesday, Jan 02, 2008 at 08:34

Hi Greg

I have an aluminium box that was designed to fit a 50lt Chescold fridge / freezer that might be suitable, was mounted on the draw bar of our old C/T. There are pictures in myswag.org in the general items for sale section. In the eastern suburbs of Brissie.

Regards
Rocky

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Reply By: Motherhen - Saturday, Jan 05, 2008 at 18:16

Saturday, Jan 05, 2008 at 18:16

Hi Greg

I took some photos of ours today and put them on the caravaners forum. The generator isn't in the box, but you can see where the Honda fits on a slide.

http://groups.msn.com/Caravanersforum/generatorbox1.msnw?albumlist=2

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