Steps and storage in one

[JHanson]

We needed some moderately sized storage boxes to strap down in the back of our FWC, one to hold recovery gear, another to hold the things we need to pitch camp, like the drain hose for the galley sink, leveling blocks, stakes and guy lines for the awning, etc., and a third to hold boots and, occasionally, firewood. We also wanted a set of steps to access the camper. I used three cases originally designed as ammo boxes for the South African military, and added aluminum diamondplate to two of them. They work perfectly:

More about them here.

 

[Overland Hadley]

I like it, unless it rains (or otherwise gets the boxes dirty) and then you have to store dirty boxes inside the clean camper. Otherwise I like it.

 

[Bosque Bill]

Clever way to get double use out of the boxes.

 

[super doody]

Thanks for the info on the storage boxes. While en route, are the boxes strapped down? If so, how? I'm looking for a better strapped storage boxes.

 

[steelhead]

Thanks for this post Johnathan. We have been looking for a better entry solution than our little step ladder and these boxes might just be the ticket.

 

[zoie]

If you only need one step, this stool/tool box works pretty good. Can buy at Ace Hardware or Lowe's.

 

[JHanson]

Thank you for the comments. The boxes are strapped down securely; I'll get a photo of the attachment points I installed.

 

[super doody]

Thank you for the comments. The boxes are strapped down securely; I'll get a photo of the attachment points I installed.

Thanks Jonathan. Looking forward to the pictures.

 

[JHanson]

Regarding the ratchet strap tie-downs: I used these, from Mac's Tie Downs, installed on the fronts of the dinette seats above the shower grate:

The ring snaps out in a second if you don't need it, leaving a nearly flush and non-shin-barking base:

They're quite strong and easy to install (captive nuts on a stainless steel backing plate). I use them to secure the fridge in my Land Cruiser, and many other applications as well.

 

[Bosque Bill]

Regarding the ratchet strap tie-downs: I used these, from Mac's Tie Downs, installed on the fronts of the dinette seats above the shower grate:

Looks like a great solution. Here's the link to the product. Lots of other interesting gear on that site, too.

 

[JHanson]

Uh, er, thanks, Bill . . .