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techntrek 
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 Calendar Event: Double Toolbox InstallationPosted: 23 Jun 2010 at 4:32pm |
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You could put a second battery in the other box, also on top of the a-frame support.
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Gerald
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Posted: 23 Jun 2010 at 1:28pm |
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Hi Terry, another thought.
If there is a concern about the added weight of a second battery, maybe instead of plywood, two pieces of angle iron could be bolted or welded to the frame.
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techntrek
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Posted: 23 Jun 2010 at 11:18am |
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Love this. Welcome Gerald! |
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Gerald
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Posted: 23 Jun 2010 at 10:16am |
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That is a good point. The picture is a bit deceiving as it does not show how much of the back part of the plywood is being supported by the frame. The front of the plywood looks like there is not much frame supporting it but towards the back (because of the "V" shape of the frame) there is a lot more support. There is actually not that much overhang at the back. Probably a safer bet would be to mount one battery in each toolbox.
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TerryM
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Posted: 23 Jun 2010 at 10:00am |
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That looks very interesting! Question: would the plywood hold up 2 batteries? It seems like there would be a lot of weight pushing down on it.
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Gerald
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Posted: 22 Jun 2010 at 1:26pm |
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Thanks to Lee for his great idea for the toolbox on the tongue. I just installed two toolboxes on the front of my 177 along with a battery cut off switch. I looked at many toolboxes and found his suggestion for the 28 inch Stanley Fat Max to be the best one. It also helped my decision when I picked up my Canadian Tire Flyer and they were on sale for 25% off.
First I cut off the propane regulator bracket. Then bolted a 10 inch x 60 piece of plywood to the frame and re-installed the regulator bracket near the rear of the plywood in the middle. I bolted the two boxes to the plywood, installed the battery box inside one of the toolboxes and installed the cut off switch on the toolbox. Lots of storage, don't know if you measured the box before you bought it or not Lee, but the crank handle for for the stabalizers fits perfect in the box. I noticed this in one of the pictures that you published. There is room for a second battery in the box if I decide to go that route too.
 Cut off Regulator Bracket
 Install plywood and bracket
 Bolt on boxes
 Install battery box and cut off switch
Going camping this weekend with my two new toolboxes, my two dogs and my wife.
Can't wait
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Double Toolbox Installation - Event Date: 22 Jun 2010
