Under hood storage box

[2591tdj]

My former 1997 Tahoe came with a black plastic storage box and lid under the hood at the left front corner where a 2nd battery would have gone. It was a great place to store jumper cables and tow strap.

My 2019 has a similar place for a 2nd battery but does not have the storage box. Anyone know where to find a similar box that would fit in the space (max 11” x 8” x 10” tall)? A 24 series battery box is too big. I’ve searched on-line and in local stores. No, I’ve not tried locating one from an earlier model Tahoe. There are no vehicle junk yards anywhere in this area.

 

[Philpug]

Great idea.

 

[theycallmecoyote]

Maybe see if you can find a Pelican case or similar with the same dimensions? Shouldn't be too hard to finagle a mount.

Maybe something like this from Plano, or one of their smaller ammo boxes. Waterproof, not expensive, should fit the bracket ok.

https://www.planomolding.com/shop/storage/large-abs-waterproof-case

 

[TollKeeper]

I think Summit sells a battery box you could put in that space. But you would also need the original battery bracket that would go there if you had 2 batteries.

 

[gooffeyguy]

There was a post about this a while back in the 2007-2014 section. I think someone found a certain sized ammo can would fit, and could be bolted down. I think for ease of opening the lid though, that corner support bracket had to either be removed or use a wingnut or something on one end so it could easily be loosened and swung out of the way

 

[theycallmecoyote]

I think Summit sells a battery box you could put in that space. But you would also need the original battery bracket that would go there if you had 2 batteries.

The bracket should be there. It is on my Escalade.

 

[2591tdj]

The standard bottom battery support plate is there. I can either bolt or strap a box on that plate. If needed I could easily put a battery there now and add a hold down clamp.

in fact I’m thinking about putting a 24 series boat battery there for transport to the lake this weekend. It would be safer than carrying it inside the Tahoe for the 2 hr drive. No risk of it falling over and leaking inside the vehicle.

Thanks guys. I hadn’t thought of checking Summit. I’ve measured some ammo boxes but so far there’s always been one dimension that wouldn’t fit.

 

[Tk59194]

 

[Tk59194]

Bought this from here, fits perfect. A bit pricey though. Photos above

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KoncarAndCo

 

[George B]

I came up with this but haven't worked out strapping it in yet.