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05-22-2011, 06:11 PM
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Junior Member
Trailer: 1972 Boler American
Posts: 28
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Trailer tongue storage box.
I have spent the past several days searching for a box that we could attach to our '72 Boler American's trailer tongue. We want to be able to keep the propane tank and battery secure and out of the elements as well as have a little extra storage space. Thus far I have not discovered an available light weight (ie: plastic of one sort or another) box that is tall enough to accommodate the 18" propane tank. Surely someone out there in FG land has figured out a solution to this dilemma. Perhaps they have made one or found something they could modify.
Sadly, I have never had any luck searching on this site....no doubt a clear case of pilot error. I've read the "how to" blurb but still, nothing pertinent shows up. ...sigh. Any tips would be implemented STAT and I would be very appreciative.
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05-22-2011, 06:30 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: 72 Boler American
Indiana
Posts: 1,557
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I will suggest E bay if you have not already looked there. Without being able to weld and with a for some strange reason modified hitch, I really don't have room on my tongue.
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05-22-2011, 06:46 PM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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Here is mine with 2 group 27 batteries and a small propane tank- purchased at Tractor Supply- $99
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05-22-2011, 06:47 PM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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another
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05-22-2011, 06:49 PM
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Member
Trailer: Trillium Jubilee
Posts: 53
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Tongue Box search
If I wanted a box for my trailer tongue, I would search the internet for "Dock Boxes" . The boating fraternity uses a large number of these in a huge variety of shapes and sizes. Your local marina or marine supplier may have a line on these as well.
Bill Reilly
Picton, Ontario
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05-22-2011, 06:57 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,711
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Based on Bill's suggestion, here's a page to look at: Dock Boxes from this company: DockItems.com - Products for your home Boat Docks
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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05-22-2011, 06:58 PM
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Junior Member
Trailer: 1972 Boler American
Posts: 28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Greg H
I will suggest E bay if you have not already looked there. Without being able to weld and with a for some strange reason modified hitch, I really don't have room on my tongue.
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Good suggestion Greg. Thanks, it's great to hear from another Boler American aficionado.
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05-22-2011, 07:02 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: 72 Boler American
Indiana
Posts: 1,557
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Not an Aficionado, but still learning.
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05-22-2011, 07:04 PM
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Junior Member
Trailer: 1972 Boler American
Posts: 28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
another
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Whoa, Jim. That looks pretty much perfect but what exactly do you mean by "small" propane tank? The one we have is 18" tall. Is your's smaller than that? Thanks for the response and good pictures!
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05-22-2011, 07:06 PM
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Junior Member
Trailer: 1972 Boler American
Posts: 28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Greg H
Not an Aficionado, but still learning.
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Greg, Perhaps appreciator would have been a better choice of words. I'm still at the bottom of the learning curve myself but having lots of fun learning.
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05-22-2011, 07:08 PM
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Junior Member
Trailer: 1972 Boler American
Posts: 28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
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Thanks for the link Donna, I have to admit that living here in land-locked Montana, the concept of the Dock Box is a new one to me. Will definitely explore further.
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05-22-2011, 07:17 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: 72 Boler American
Indiana
Posts: 1,557
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You will learn tons here!
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05-22-2011, 07:21 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,711
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You're welcome Sara. Until Bill mentioned it, I had never heard of a Dock Box. Learn something new everyday here on FiberglassRV
BTW: Jim's smaller propane tank is like this: http://www.google.com/products/catal...w=986&bih=619# You can also get one with the same footprint as the 20#, but it's 11# http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/l...pane-tanks.htm I wouldn't go through a big tank in a year. YMMV
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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05-25-2011, 06:40 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1972 Boler American and 1979 Trillium 4500
Posts: 5,141
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05-25-2011, 08:57 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2005 13 ft Scamp
Posts: 193
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tongue box
Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
Here is mine with 2 group 27 batteries and a small propane tank- purchased at Tractor Supply- $99
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Wow, I like the looks of that box (with the two batteries and propane tank), but, don't batteries get hot? Should they be contained so tightly with the propane tank? Marg
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05-25-2011, 09:17 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2008 20 ft Flagstaff Pop-Up (206ST) / 2005 Sienna
Posts: 1,416
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How did you secure the box to your frame?
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Melissa in Florida
1999 Toyota Sienna XLE
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05-25-2011, 09:25 AM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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The batteries do not get any hotter than they would in a battery box sitting on your tongue.
I installed 6 vents along side,back and bottom so it is cooler than sitting in the conventional battery box. No heat issues.
The box is attached with a "U" bolt which runs on each side of the frame up into the box and bolted. I installed a thin piece of plywood to give the bolt some area to "bite" other than the plastic box bottom. I think they were 4" bolts because the frame is 3"
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