What to put on the pretty rack up front?

DougWW

On the 2021 320S boondocks there are is an aluminum platform... what do you put on yours?

I'm particularly interested in solutions that can carry hoses, fitting, block... the messier side of trailering. And lockable too if possible.

Thanks for the ideas.

...Doug

Sharon_is_SAM

@DougWW - the aluminum platform is very attractive.  I searched “platform storage” and came up with this.

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/search?Search=Platform+storage

jebjam

I searched for platform storage options for a year and came up with a decent solution, but a posting in the Nucamp owners Facebook group shows the nicest option I've seen, wish I'd seen it first but alas I didn't.  The photos are from the Facebook group option and the business card is where to order from, I think the price was around $500 for both - everyone says the company is delightful to work with and responsive, with shipping same week.
Here's the link to my solution, around $300:  
https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/12807/adding-tongue-storage-to-2021-320-cs-s#latest

jkjenn

I have used the Frontrunner Wolf and Cub pack boxes with their Strachit straps. They are not lockable, but I don't see people stealing with or tampering with the type of stuff you mention, honestly. 

I don't love the diamond plate look and I even prefer to leave the boxes behind, when I can because it is a cleaner look. I also don't want to have to drill into the platform because I am always looking for a better way to carry and store things. 

pthomas745

I give Dave Hess credit...he found a niche and relentlessly promoted on FB on the pages.  I hope the buyers got a discount for relentlessly promoting them, too!  Good for him.  Even NuCamp seems to have taken notice.  My guess is, like many things the owners come up with that work well, they will be an option.

There are many different places for custom aluminum boxes.  I got mine from a company in Ohio that does custom sizes.  I wanted them even with the propane box.

There was a nice long thread from the many options for the tongue rack storage boxes.  Many workable solutions, many that cost much less than the aluminum types.  No matter what box you put up there, the extra storage is immensely useful.

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/1985/t-b-aluminum-platform/p1

Olena

I totally agree with @jkjenn about the clean look, especially since I have the original plastic tub style. However, I did add a platform for practicality and I bought two Plano medium sportsman trunks in olive green. They look kind of utilitarian and cool. I tie them down with ratchet straps.