Skip to main content ↑ ↓
Topic: Tony's exterior cabinet (was Re: What did you do to your coach today) (Read 795 times) previous topic - next topic

Tony's exterior cabinet (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

I had an aluminum compartment added to the empty space behind the last compartment door on drivers side by a local fabrication shop for more storage especially since I am getting ready to go full time in December. Not to difficult a project for them to add, especially with the extra space since removing the muffler with the resonator upgrade!

Cabinet has room to store my tools, well most, from the center compartment giving me extra room for other stuff!

It has a shelf above to keep some extra filters, plus all the cables needed for hooking up the toad in a sturdy canvas Husky tool bag I bought at Home depot.

Tony
Tony Pasquale
SOLD....
'99 U295 36'
WTFE, 04/99, #5572
Toad: 2020 Equinox

Re: Tony's exterior cabinet (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #1 –
posted some pictures of the 1/4" aluminum cabinet a friends metal shop  fabricated 2 weeks ago in the compartment behind the drivers side door at the rear of the coach. today I added some non slip material on the lower and shelf floor. I will use to carry the tow car cables, extra filters and some of my tools. 
Tony Pasquale
SOLD....
'99 U295 36'
WTFE, 04/99, #5572
Toad: 2020 Equinox

Re: Tony's exterior cabinet (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #2 –
That looks great! ^.^d  You used quarter inch plate aluminum? How are the flat pieces joined? On my want to do list for sure!
Don
Quote from: Tony Pasquale –
posted some pictures of the 1/4" aluminum cabinet a friends metal shop  fabricated 2 weeks ago in the compartment behind the drivers side door at the rear of the coach. today I added some non slip material on the lower and shelf floor. I will use to carry the tow car cables, extra filters and some of my tools.
The selected media item is not currently available.
Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

Re: Tony's exterior cabinet (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #3 –
I did exactly the same 2 yrs ago but used 1/8 alum' and pop rivited the seams. It does make nice storage.
John
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Tony's exterior cabinet (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #4 –
                     Prior owner had FT install storage in the same location. When I bought the coach I had FT put an airchuck in it and then I added a reel with 50' of air hose. Works out great.

                          Dean
Dean & Deirdre

2012 Arctic Fox 22GQ
Was 2003 U270

Re: Tony's exterior cabinet (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #5 –
                             Tony, I purchased an inexpensive cord reel from Home Depot and installed it in the bay and added a good quality air hose. It easily reach's all corners of the coach and toad.

                                  Dean
Dean & Deirdre

2012 Arctic Fox 22GQ
Was 2003 U270

Re: Tony's exterior cabinet (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #6 –
That looks great!  You used quarter inch plate aluminum? How are the flat pieces joined? On my want to do list for sure!
Don

Hi Don,
Sorry I Missed your post, to answer your question the box was welded together before installed and they welded 2 bars to the inside side then welded the shelf on top.

Tony
Tony Pasquale
SOLD....
'99 U295 36'
WTFE, 04/99, #5572
Toad: 2020 Equinox

Re: Tony's exterior cabinet (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #7 –
Thanks Tony,
That is one strong box! I think I will make the back of ours removable to make it easy to take a peek at tranny area.
Don
Quote from: Tony Pasquale –
That looks great!  You used quarter inch plate aluminum? How are the flat pieces joined? On my want to do list for sure!
Don

Hi Don,
Sorry I Missed your post, to answer your question the box was welded together before installed and they welded 2 bars to the inside side then welded the shelf on top.

Tony
The selected media item is not currently available.
Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

Re: Tony's exterior cabinet (was Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #8 –
                     Installed the new smoke, LP and CO detectors that I had ordered. I put the old smoke in the bedroom because it was still working and was newer than the others.

                Got me thinking, has anyone installed a smoke detector in their storage or utility bays??

                      Dean
Dean & Deirdre

2012 Arctic Fox 22GQ
Was 2003 U270