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07-28-2013, 04:07 PM
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Trunk storage
The storage as you know is poor at the rear bumper. I designed and built deeper storage boxes after removing the plywood and the metal mounting tabs.Since the new boxes don't hang below my stabilizers, I don't have a problem with them scraping.
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07-28-2013, 09:22 PM
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what did you make the box out of?
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07-28-2013, 09:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ritmar
what did you make the box out of?
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24 gauge galvanized metal
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2006 22ft towlite (replaces 97 21TL)
2006 Toyota tacoma pre-runner 4.0 L V-6 quad cab
w/ 98 chevy Powervision towing mirrors
2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3 v8 (replaces Toyota)
2 Hobie mirage pedal drive kayaks
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07-28-2013, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by campthewestcoast
24 gauge galvanized metal
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At the sheetmetal shop where I work, I hemmed or folded over all the edges and used a corner locking seam known as a pittsburg seam
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Les & Patricia
2006 22ft towlite (replaces 97 21TL)
2006 Toyota tacoma pre-runner 4.0 L V-6 quad cab
w/ 98 chevy Powervision towing mirrors
2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3 v8 (replaces Toyota)
2 Hobie mirage pedal drive kayaks
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07-29-2013, 09:17 AM
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les, can you show closeups of the corners and folds, and pictures of the box empty? from the pics that you have taken it looks fantastic!
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07-29-2013, 12:11 PM
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Good
It does look like good work. Nice Job.
Later Tim
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07-29-2013, 10:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by campthewestcoast
24 gauge galvanized metal
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Thanks for the info.
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07-30-2013, 01:34 AM
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More pictures
Pictures of rear storage before paint.
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2006 22ft towlite (replaces 97 21TL)
2006 Toyota tacoma pre-runner 4.0 L V-6 quad cab
w/ 98 chevy Powervision towing mirrors
2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3 v8 (replaces Toyota)
2 Hobie mirage pedal drive kayaks
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07-30-2013, 01:40 AM
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close up pictures
Corner locking pittsburg seam and fold-over hem used on building the rear bumper storage boxes
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2006 22ft towlite (replaces 97 21TL)
2006 Toyota tacoma pre-runner 4.0 L V-6 quad cab
w/ 98 chevy Powervision towing mirrors
2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3 v8 (replaces Toyota)
2 Hobie mirage pedal drive kayaks
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07-30-2013, 08:31 AM
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Great looking job, Any provision to keep water out? I ask this because the wood bottom in my 2209 is rotting out already.
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(215TL) - 1995 21' TowLite
(2209T) - 2009 22' TowLite
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07-30-2013, 09:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PopRichie77
Great looking job, Any provision to keep water out? I ask this because the wood bottom in my 2209 is rotting out already.
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Double gasket design, held the sheetmetal boxes 3/16 above the frame/bumper and going to add weather stripping. Also added flat and wide weather stripping to a new stronger (16 gauge metal,claded in black alumium) lid.
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2006 22ft towlite (replaces 97 21TL)
2006 Toyota tacoma pre-runner 4.0 L V-6 quad cab
w/ 98 chevy Powervision towing mirrors
2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3 v8 (replaces Toyota)
2 Hobie mirage pedal drive kayaks
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07-30-2013, 02:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PopRichie77
Great looking job, Any provision to keep water out? I ask this because the wood bottom in my 2209 is rotting out already.
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Rich, I used a piece of rubber pond liner from home depot and lined the underside of the lid with it. I cut it a 1/2 inch wider to form a bit of a seal. I used some aluminum strips and pop rivets to stiffen the lid as well as hold it on. Now it doesn't get wet in rain storms. Of course out West we don't get the downpours of other regions.
Ralph
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07-30-2013, 07:41 PM
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On the 95 the box was much bigger and the bottom rotted out, was a tight fit and would fill with water. I removed the lid and hinge, put a 45 degree angle on the edge at the trailer then reinstalled the lid. This kept the water out of the back side also put a strip of weather stripping around the edge. Took a exterior piece of flak board and coated it with roofing tar 2 coats top and bottom also left a small crack at each end, in case water got in, worked great.
Haven't thought what to do with the 2209, I like Les's job, but have no way to bend metal, so that is out. To busy right now to do anything, but thinking.
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(215TL) - 1995 21' TowLite
(2209T) - 2009 22' TowLite
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07-30-2013, 08:43 PM
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Speaking of trunks remind me of this
ENJOY two min., I like the last one best.
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