gooffeyguy
Tom
Depends on what you want to keep in it. Plus a roll of self stick window foam weather strip is cheap...lol
Under hood storage
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Tonyrodz
Resident Resident
You don't want to open the box and see it 1/2 filled with water, no matter what is in there.
gooffeyguy
Tom
Drain holes, lol
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Tonyrodz
Resident Resident
True.
gooffeyguy
Tom
I've had one of those Gator type plastic storage boxes mounted on the front of my 18' trailer for 15 years. It wasn't waterproof. I added that stick on grey foam to the channel on the underside of the lid that the top edge of the sides go into and have a couple holes drilled in the bottom. I keep a winch (and it's accessories), gloves, tie downs, wheel chocks, tire iron, moving quilt, etc. in there, and it's not under a hood but out on the A frame part of the trailer just behind the coupler.
I think unless you purposely spray down the cheaper box from the sides with a hose or high pressure wand it'd keep out most of the water.
Those expensive sealed battery boxes are for when the battery is placed inside the passenger compartment, like in a race car, and needs to keep gasses or acid in (well, they usually have a vent which is vented to outside the vehicle) and they need to pass tech inspection at a track.
I think unless you purposely spray down the cheaper box from the sides with a hose or high pressure wand it'd keep out most of the water.
Those expensive sealed battery boxes are for when the battery is placed inside the passenger compartment, like in a race car, and needs to keep gasses or acid in (well, they usually have a vent which is vented to outside the vehicle) and they need to pass tech inspection at a track.
Hobert
Full Access Member
I found alternate location for my catch cans (dual system) to keep the 2nd battery tray empty. Used 1 1/2" aluminum angle, there are 2 holes predrilled under the front radiator plastic cover. On the firewall side I removed 2 plastic retainer clips for the top plastic trim there is metal under those so I used that as an anchor point for the little can. So if you want a second battery or storage this is an option.
mine would be 1/2 filled with dirt rarely rains here
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George B
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Wow! Thanks for all the replies! When I get back home I am going to look at the local surplus store for an ammo box with a seal that will fit there. I figure on storing my jumper cables and some other items in there. Will post when I have it done.
gooffeyguy
Tom
I'll have to see if my 2012 can have the can mounted in that area.
I didn't drill any holes where I have it, a hole was already there and a bigger hole is next to it that allows me to reach in and attach/hold a nut on the back side.
Also, with the tray underneath, it allows me to place a small butter tub under the drain valve and let it drain while doing other stuff instead of standing there having to hold it.
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