If you want to beef up the action packers, these guys make a frame for that. http://www.swagoffroad.com/8-Gallon-Rubber-Maid-Action-Packer-Baja-Bins_p_35.html
Here is the action packer and 7.5 h2o canister. The packer will be bolted to the platform. Used for sewer hose, etc. the water canister will be strapped on with racheting tie-downs. Both fit nicely. frank
Here are a few photos of my use of the platform. Per Jenn's suggestion, right side Rubbermaid Action Packer. Left side, two 5 gallon water jugs from Amazon. The Packer has plenty of room for the shore power cord, garden hose and sewer hose with room to spare
I have the Outback with the platform. The Rubbermaid Action Packer seems to fit very nicely (Model 1170 is printed on the bottom). I think Jenn suggested this in another post.
REI has the black 8 gal Rubbermaid Action Packers for $29.95. Better than the $45.00 elsewhere. The 24 gal is $44.95. Picked up an 8 gal yesterday with part of my REI dividend check.
Dave28 - I'm actually have a little difficulty finding suitable locks for the Action Packer. It is a strange opening size for a traditional padlock shank. For now, a tight bungee cord over the top (left to right) will keep the lid secure.
The body of a small luggage type lock is too narrow to work. A "normal" size padlock sticks up and out at an angle (very unsightly). The plastic tabs that hold the lock are very small and could be cut with linesman's pliers fairly easily. Google "Rubbermaid action packer locks" and you'll see the link for a company that…
I thought about putting my Honda 1000 on one side of the platform, but decided against it for the fume issue and also the noise that would come in through the front window and maybe vibration on the frame. I'm trying hard to configure my Outback for boondocking without a generator. If I do use one, I'd prefer to have it as…