Trying to finalize the storage for my van [medium roof, long wheel base (not extended) Quigley Ford Transit passenger wagon].
I'm happy with the inside storage, but I don't really have a place for bulky, dirty, or dangerous items. I don't mind keeping 1lb propane tanks inside, but would like to keep a 10lb tank on the outside. Also not much space for baby backpack, snowshoes, etc. Finally would like to keep trash and recycling outside.
The roof has solar, vent, and cross bars so odd shapes to work around.
On each side next to the fan I've got about 42"x24" to work with. My initial plan was to run aluminum rails under the cross bars and place a diamond plate tool box on top.
Closest to size I could find was 36"x20"x13". Almost pulled the trigger, but mocked it up with cardboard and is higher than I'd like. Ideal size would be 40"x22"x10".
Current plan is to build a pair of boxes. I'm not set up to weld aluminum and I think 16ga steel would be too heavy.
So...I'll use 1/2" steel angle to make a frame and use VHB to attached aluminum diamond plate.
I'd go with a custom made box, but they look to be in the $600+ range for that size.
Any suggestions for construction? Does the VHB need to be sealed?
I'm happy with the inside storage, but I don't really have a place for bulky, dirty, or dangerous items. I don't mind keeping 1lb propane tanks inside, but would like to keep a 10lb tank on the outside. Also not much space for baby backpack, snowshoes, etc. Finally would like to keep trash and recycling outside.
The roof has solar, vent, and cross bars so odd shapes to work around.
On each side next to the fan I've got about 42"x24" to work with. My initial plan was to run aluminum rails under the cross bars and place a diamond plate tool box on top.
Closest to size I could find was 36"x20"x13". Almost pulled the trigger, but mocked it up with cardboard and is higher than I'd like. Ideal size would be 40"x22"x10".
Current plan is to build a pair of boxes. I'm not set up to weld aluminum and I think 16ga steel would be too heavy.
So...I'll use 1/2" steel angle to make a frame and use VHB to attached aluminum diamond plate.
I'd go with a custom made box, but they look to be in the $600+ range for that size.
Any suggestions for construction? Does the VHB need to be sealed?