If you need to use Load Levelers, I found that Trojan do a shorter version - Repco also sell them under their brand name! My van didn't have the extended draw bar, and I did put a ali box on the front which houses the gas bottles plus hoses etc... This meant I couln't use the levelers I already had as they were too long!
I had the box made by Dynamic Metal Fabrications in Bayswater Vic. They did a first rate job on it, especially with me changing designs along the way! Highly recommend them. Box cost me $1500.What did the box cost you to build? Interested in making more?
I think if water did get in it would be a minimal amount. The stuff in there won't be too precious anyway, but you make a good point and I'll be keeping an eye on it for sure.Just wondering @S&P having the vents punched in the front is that going to let water in when driving on wet roads?
I did get it weighed - was about 190 kg, but have since moved the spare tyre to a new back bumper as well as removed the internal table as we now use a lite weight folding table... Will weigh the ball weight some time next week as we are away for a few days.Hey @S&P and @Glen Bundesen
Great looking van S&P and great model too, but i might be bias..
I think the repco ones have a 160kg ball weight? Do you know what your ball weight is with your mods? Mine is plated at 172kgs.
I did think about black checker plate and opted not to get it. It's only anodized so would show the stone chips pretty well I think. Given that my box is pretty deep front to back I don't have room for a traditional stone guard, I think standard Ali is fine. I may decide on a stone stomper kind if setup later but will see how it goes....Can they do it in black checker plate?
@hamish22 - plenty of space between the bed and box when folded out. It is close when closing the bed lid but it does miss