Creating storage locker on hitch of Pod
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Topic: Creating storage locker on hitch of Pod
Posted By: ilthyn
Subject: Creating storage locker on hitch of Pod
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2017 at 4:54pm
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Few years ago, i enclosed the hitch area with two 20 lb propane tanks inside plus the standard battery. It worked really well but I had to put a side-mounted jack on the frame because of the crank handle. A keen fan of dry camping, I decided I needed a back-up sewage tank so purchased a Thetford tank. The problem has been where to stow it. The back canopy area of my 1500 Ram has drawers under a false floor, so leaks or spills would be disastrous. I finally decided to build a higher compartment and stow the tank vertically agains the Pod front wall. I finished building it in the Fall and it seems to be OK. We shall see on the long haul to Arizona in January. A side door give access to a 30 lb propane tank and the sewage tank goes in rather tightly. There is storage now for two batteries, so added to the solar system atop my truck, we shall have lots of power. I forgot to get pictures (Duh) of the finished product, but will get some next time I visit storage.
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Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 13 Nov 2017 at 11:46pm
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Posted By: ilthyn
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2017 at 10:05am
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Hey, Marwayne, That looks great. Congratulations on a great job. Somewhat different approach to mine but looks like you did a better job. I forgot to mention that I have a small stowage area above the propane tank that contains sewage connectors, etc. Also, I am mounting a Perko battery selector switch on the outside so I can switch between batteries for charging and useage. Also, looks like we are almost neighbours, I am in Edmonton too.
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Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2017 at 10:53am
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Hello neighbour maybe we should get together some day.
------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: ilthyn
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2017 at 11:07am
| Sounds like a plan, |