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  1. 13th September 2011, 07:20 PM #1
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    Stacking storage tubs

    I'm still considering my storage options in the lift-off camper canopy. I've got 9 of these tubs (except smaller 22L jobs) and was wondering how they would travel being stacked 3 high? I was going to build shelves out of security screen and angle alloy, but was wondering if it was necessary. I would probably stack these 3 high x 3 wide, and run a ratchet strap over them to stop them bouncing around. When not in use, they could stack up neatly and allow bigger objects like kids bikes to be carried.

    Anyone had any experience with this?
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  2. 13th September 2011, 08:42 PM #2
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    very practical solution...just wondering about the method of holding down the fridge... is there a chance of the red tie down straps being abraided ?
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  3. 13th September 2011, 09:09 PM #3
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    Sorry - should have mentioned that's not my car, simply a borrowed photo to show the black tubs I have!
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    I use 2 pair of cheap Bunnings nesting tubs:


    They are the weakest link in my set up, as lifting the top one to get something out of or put back into the bottom is a real pain-it means removing whatever is on top of it all, then lifting the top tub with one hand and fishing around with the other hand. I was using them without lids on the bottom level and the top tubs would always end up falling into the one below. I just use an occy strap from one handle to the other of the red ones over the blue ones.
    Wouldn't be so bad for standing camps as just take the lot out, but for overnighting its a right pain.
    My next step is to have a false floor with the two red tubs under it and the blues on top. Hopefully that'll be more convenient.
    Whilst your experience may vary, I would advise against using stacked tubs for things you need every meal/stop.
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    In my first county I made up a frame from 25mm square tube which contained fridge slide Jerry bunnings stooge boxes with a gap underneath to take a table. I got the concept from 'chuck' camper I think it was called. No pics unfortunately.
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    make a rack for them to slide in and out of, set the rack up so its easy to remove.

    have the rack built so that when its not in the car you can put it onthe ground upside down and have it function as a set of slides.
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    The BOAB/Frontrunner system looks like one way of racking storage containers...
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    I'm tempted to DIY something similar but the cost of HD slides makes me wonder if it's really that cost effective?
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    Quote Originally Posted by VladTepes View Post
    OffTrack - good gear yes. Dear as poison also !
    Unfortunately it appears that the cost is largely reflective of shipping to Aus and distributor profit margins. A system which Opposite Lock sells for $1425 would cost $680AU in South Africa. The SA cost will better reflect the true cost to manufacture. The "boab gomo" boxes are a fraction of the cost in SA: $12.50AU vs $59.00 for the same item at O/L.
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