Lund Box install

Estancio

After my 6 weeks trip this past summer, I decided to upgrade my gas/battery box. Opted for the Lund box which many others are using. Here are the photos of my install.

First - strip off old plastic box and all associated framing. Then added 3 steel angles (2x2) to support the new box. These are welded to the tongue channels - one to each edge of the Lund box and one in the middle. This provides great support!

Next was roughly fitting the new Lund box and drilling four mounting holes - two front and two back - where the angles overlap the channel.

Then I added a wooden floor since I thought the Lund aluminum was rather thin for supporting the weight of the battery. This did help distribute the weight well.


Next I drilled 6 holes in the Lund box. Three in the floor that are 2" diameter. These allow for wires and gas line to come in from below and also allow venting. Three larger 3.5" holes were drilled at the back of the box and stainless steel marine vent covers were installed to keep rain out.


The last built item was a new gas bottle/batter carrier. It is built from steel angle, welded together. It bolts through the floor of the box and positions the gas tank as far back as I could get it and still be easily removable.

All was bolted in place and connections run for electrical and gas hookups. Note that I used J-hooks for the battery hold down. The space was constructed to accept either Group 24 or Group 27 batteries.

Done!

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KBaggins1

Nice job!

rkj__

Great work.  It provides more space, and blends right in, looking like it belongs. 

jgram2

@Estancio How many are you trying to post-there are some dupes already. I think they're posting but you can't see them? If it's 6, they're here and we're enjoying seeing your good work!

ericnliz

@Estancio, Awesome job! Looks really good. Lots more storage room! Nice touch leaving enough room for a GP 27 battery for the future. Would you be able to put 2 6Volt batteries in that space as well? Just curious.

dsatwork

@Estancio Wow! nice work!

Estancio

Twojgrams, thanks. Yes there are only 6 pics. My computer still does not let me see them! Guess I have a virus or need some computer update.

@ericnliz, the battery area measures 8" x 14" and was fixed to hold a Group 27 with a marine plastic box. Without the box, the 27 battery is loose. Not enough for dual 6V batteries, but enough to go up to group size 30 or 31 in a 12V.

dsatwork

@Estancio I have the same box and have two group 31 batteries side by side. Do you have the rest of the space allocated for something else?

Estancio

dsatwork your dual battery system looks great. I personally did not need the extra amps and wanted to keep the tongue light. I might use the space for folding chairs, power cable, chock blocks and such. Not sure yet.

Ratkity

@Estancio you'll be amazed how quickly that space fills up! :lol