Low cost nose box alternative

[davegonz]

I picked this up today at my local Harbor Freight. $69.99.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=66244

It's not a huge box, but it has enough room for my Optima Yellow Top, inverter, and onboard battery charger.

I will be adding a piece of plywood to strengthen up the floor b/c the Optima is heavy as heck.

Comes with mounting hardware, 2 keys, and a nice strut for the lid.

 

[Titanpat57]

Nice Dave..you planning on adding a vent? Looking forward to some updates soon..anxious to see how it's coming out.

Pat:smiley_drive:

 

[davegonz]

No plans for a vent since the Optima is a sealed AGM battery.

The trailer is currently getting sand blasted and primered.

 

[LakeNorman_FJ40]

Nice find...thanks for posting.

 

[mep1811]

nose box

I will have to check this out. I had a nose box with two Group 27 batteries. That was a lot of tongue weight and I took it off. Just keep the weight factor in mind. I might like it for some light stuff like a tarp and bungees.

 

[Aggie]

SOLD!

that is really cool, post up how the Ply wood and electrical system comes out!

 

[Box Rocket]

went over to our local HF. None of the boxes in stock. I was hoping to check one out in person first, but doesn't look like I'll be able to.

 

[davegonz]

You can order it online. The shipping is dirt cheap.

 

[Incusus]

better than %30 cheaper than the plastic boxes at Tractor Supply. Nice find, thanks! :wings:

 

[Rubiconcruiser]

AT nose box and batteries

Hi guys, even though the Optima batteries are a sealed unit they still emit Hydrogen gasses, small amounts but the do emit them, When you store the trailer place a small wedge under the top to stay safe. The major issue here is not really explosion so much as rust accumulation in the corners. I have multiple xperiences with this issue so familiar is a teacher. Enjoy em..Jim

 

[davegonz]

Thanks for that info. I may have to put a vent on there after all.