Will of course post a pic of when it's done. And had the spare wheel moved to the back on the weekend too 
which should just be standard when building the 14.44-4's!
which should just be standard when building the 14.44-4's!
Dagree's (David & Greer) 2014 17.56.2OB
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Hopefully get ours on the back this weekend also :thumb:Will of course post a pic of when it's done. And had the spare wheel moved to the back on the weekend too
That saying is so very true @dagree. Ventured south of the river to O'Connor and picked up the same box to house a couple of gas bottles and the baby Q. Will move the spare to under the rear before fitting the box. It's one of those gunna jobs that I will eventually get to. I had to strike and get the box whilst the permission window was open :encouragement:
@jandl I couldn't resist the box when I saw it.... Got it there and then (after looking around at a few). It was a case of do it and suffer the consequences after All was cool after she saw it and what could be taken out of the van and stored in there.
Fabricating a drop down wheel holder for the rear of ours this weekend. Was contemplating the under van version but did some trial weighing of the ball weight and having it "hanging over the back" with the box on front and loaded brought the ball weight to within 5 kgs of original
All was cool after she saw it and what could be taken out of the van and stored in there.Fabricating a drop down wheel holder for the rear of ours this weekend. Was contemplating the under van version but did some trial weighing of the ball weight and having it "hanging over the back" with the box on front and loaded brought the ball weight to within 5 kgs of original
I spoke to "David" from on their web site...........
I will be getting my box Monday afternoon, but it wont be fitted this week I dont think...... too many other things to do first
move spare etc........
but I GOT MY BOX........
I will be getting my box Monday afternoon, but it wont be fitted this week I dont think...... too many other things to do first
move spare etc........
but I GOT MY BOX........
I looked around for a while and almost got put off by the prices for what they are... Then a guy from work put me onto the mob I got mine from. Went home and took some measurements and it was a no brainer to go back and get one. Took it down the drive after fitting and did a "sharp" turn and front corner of box was about 200mm away from the rear of the car
@dagree , Are you happy with the width of your new box or after your turning test would have you gone a bit wider? I am investigating what size to make my box as I don't have extended draw bar.
gi day macca, same here non extended draw bar, jack knifed the trailer (on purpose) last long weekend, and car about 200mm off / forward of gas bottle. guess u could measure distance from tow ball to outer edge of vehicle bumper ( half width of total vehicle ) then measure this from tow ball straight back to van and don't bring ur box further forward than that.
be keen to see what you do and some pics, won't get mine for a bit, other mods and expenses to cover first (the wife).
@macca ... I wouldn't go any wider without an extended draw bar. Made a few measurements as I wanted to fabricate a couple of brackets and mount the gas bottles outside the ali box but it was a bit too close for comfort... Plus knowing me I would have put too many extras in the box and go totally over the ball limit :mod:
Another tip for anyone getting the same box....... Make sure the lid is OPEN when locating it!!!! I nearly made the mistake of not checking until about to drill the mounting holes 
Drop Down Spare Wheel Holder "Mark 1".....
With the ali box on the front and the WA Get Together happening next weekend thought it was about time to get the old 10Amp welder out and dust the cobwebs off it and finish the spare wheel holder.....
"Mark 2" will be done by a fabricator that "owes me a few" and will consist of a new bumper bar, drop down components and fully galvinised. Just need to find the time to get the van to Bibra Lake for a few hours so he can do some measuring!
In the mean time I'll see how this one goes! Checked the towball weight when complete and with the box loaded it is 15KG's heavier than original so hopefully when I eventually get the new bar and holder made (Heavier Duty) it should balance out!
With the ali box on the front and the WA Get Together happening next weekend thought it was about time to get the old 10Amp welder out and dust the cobwebs off it and finish the spare wheel holder.....
"Mark 2" will be done by a fabricator that "owes me a few"
and will consist of a new bumper bar, drop down components and fully galvinised. Just need to find the time to get the van to Bibra Lake for a few hours so he can do some measuring!In the mean time I'll see how this one goes! Checked the towball weight when complete and with the box loaded it is 15KG's heavier than original so hopefully when I eventually get the new bar and holder made (Heavier Duty) it should balance out!
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With the spare wheel holder complete and an hour of sunshine left (just) started the next couple of additions to the van....
SWMBO'd likes to look at herself when trying to make herself "beautiful" and cleaning her teeth so a small mirror was added above the ensuite basin... Lucky she's a short @r$e
As others may have found out it's a PITA drying the dunny and putting up with water running down the inside of the door, when opened, and dripping on the van floor after having a shower so have installed a curtain rail.... Now all that is needed is the curtain but she assures me one will be waiting for me when I get home tomorrow night!!
SWMBO'd likes to look at herself when trying to make herself "beautiful" and cleaning her teeth so a small mirror was added above the ensuite basin... Lucky she's a short @r$e
As others may have found out it's a PITA drying the dunny and putting up with water running down the inside of the door, when opened, and dripping on the van floor after having a shower so have installed a curtain rail.... Now all that is needed is the curtain but she assures me one will be waiting for me when I get home tomorrow night!!
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With the spare wheel holder complete and an hour of sunshine left (just) started the next couple of additions to the van....
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SWMBO'd likes to look at herself when trying to make herself "beautiful" and cleaning her teeth so a small mirror was added above the ensuite basin... Lucky she's a short @r$e
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As others may have found out it's a PITA drying the dunny and putting up with water running down the inside of the door, when opened, and dripping on the van floor after having a shower so have installed a curtain rail.... Now all that is needed is the curtain but she assures me one will be waiting for me when I get home tomorrow night!!
Is that a pre curser for where your roughing it tonight due to the fact you have stated ''SWMBO trys to make herself beautiful'', or that'' she is a short in stature''.
Me personally, I wouldve gone with enjoying a well earned refreshment during last hour of sunlight after doing that spare wheel holder.
Let us know how you go........
Thats exactly what I have on the ' To Do' list @dagree , did you just glue the mirror on and is it glass or metal, looks good . My boss has been at me about a shower curtain, now I have shown her yours I have been told to move it to the top of list......I'm still tossing up whether to put the spare underneath in a slide in rack which is easier or on the bar, just a lot of work on the bar when flats are not that commn and I can repair most in situ.
