Storage Bin for front of trailer

RScottDickie

I recently had a storage bin custom fabricated for my T@B 400. It was manufactured at a small shop in Peterborough Ontario. Dimensions are as follows - 68” long, 20” height, 25” width for the bottom, 19.5” width for the top/lid. Storage box is contoured on the back. Material is 0.090” aluminum checker plate. Cost was $1800 Can. additional $345 Can to install.
The owner and his team were very easy and pleasant to work with.
I like the bin also as it utilzes the space better than three separate bins.
The owner is Alex and his company is Bruce Custom Fabricating.
I hope this might be of  interest to some of you folks looking for storage ideas.

pthomas745

That is really nice!

Cherokee

wow! - that's a lot of volume for anyone with HEALTHY rear springs on their TV

BrianR

Looks great! Can't tell from the pictures but you should have vents down low for propane. They are pretty easy to add if you don't already have some. 

AnOldUR

Since @BrianR mentioned venting requirement, I add this here for anyone interested.

I'm guessing that regulations vary from place to place, but this is a good start.

5.2.6.1 Ventilation of Compartments Containing LP-Gas
Containers.  Compartments shall be ventilated at or near the
top and at the extreme bottom to facilitate diffusion of vapors.
The compartment shall be ventilated with at least two vents
having an aggregate free area equal to at least 1 sq/in for each 7 lb
(1 cm 2  per 500 grams) of the total LP-Gas fuel capacity ....

So, for a single 20lb tank, two 1-1/2" diameter holes (one top / one bottom) is what I did. Since @RScottDickie has two tanks, he would require more.

RScottDickie

I think it meets regulations as it has an opening about 10"x6" at the top and two smaller vent holes towards the bottom. You can just see the opening at the top in the attached image. Thanks for all the input.

BrianR

Looks good! I added a smaller version to my trailer and even that gave me some extra storage. The OG plastic ones on the 320 aren't good for much. I added a couple of little vents to be safe. 

Post pics when it's fully loaded!

Mags80

I also had a similar custom box made and it was worth every penny.  ‘Cept I misjudged turning radius and ended up with $2800 out of pocket panel and bumper damage to my TV.
So much more space in these.

EBastow

Use a tool storage bin like this from Tractor Supply  
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/buyers-trailer-tongue-polymer-toolbox

SLJ

EBastow said:

Use a tool storage bin like this from Tractor Supply  
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/buyers-trailer-tongue-polymer-toolbox

I think I looked at this one a couple years ago. Pretty sure this won't fit a propane tank. I remember it being thick like a cooler and inside height isn't enough.

AnOldUR

SLJ said:
... I think I looked at this one a couple years ago. Pretty sure this won't fit a propane tank. ...

I don't know about the Tractor Supply box that @EBastow posted, but our 57" box from them does hold a 20lb lp tank. I'll retell the story of, after many failed attempts at finding a box that would hold a propane tank, I walked into Tractor Supply carrying my old, crusty looking tank. I pulled truck boxes off the display shelf and put the tank in each to be sure they would fit with the lid closed. I got some strange looks from the employees, but no one stopped me.  

Apologizes to @RScottDickie for the thread hijack. Your tongue box is very interesting. Thanks for sharing!