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    From Larry Ruggiero@21:1/5 to All on Tue Jun 27 08:18:51 2023
    I’m thinking of getting a modest top cargo box to mount forward on my Avionic trailer top for tow out gear etc. I assume I’d have to upgrade to stronger strut gas shocks to accommodate the weight gain. Anyone done this?

    Larry

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  • From Dan Marotta@21:1/5 to Larry Ruggiero on Tue Jun 27 10:20:03 2023
    If the box is mounted near the front hinge line you might not need much,
    if any, further effort to raise the lid (think levers). I would try it
    before buying stronger gas struts. And don't forget to seal the bolt
    holes really well against rain.

    I saw a trailer just yesterday with a rather long metal box attached to
    the side of the trailer just in front of the fender. Much cleaner
    installation as well as easier access and lower drag.

    But... Can't you carry your tow out gear in your tow out vehicle?

    Dan
    5J

    On 6/27/23 09:18, Larry Ruggiero wrote:
    I’m thinking of getting a modest top cargo box to mount forward on my Avionic trailer top for tow out gear etc. I assume I’d have to upgrade to stronger strut gas shocks to accommodate the weight gain. Anyone done this?

    Larry

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  • From Tony@21:1/5 to Dan Marotta on Tue Jun 27 13:52:17 2023
    On Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 12:20:08 PM UTC-4, Dan Marotta wrote:
    If the box is mounted near the front hinge line you might not need much,
    if any, further effort to raise the lid (think levers). I would try it before buying stronger gas struts. And don't forget to seal the bolt
    holes really well against rain.

    I saw a trailer just yesterday with a rather long metal box attached to
    the side of the trailer just in front of the fender. Much cleaner installation as well as easier access and lower drag.

    But... Can't you carry your tow out gear in your tow out vehicle?

    Dan
    5J
    On 6/27/23 09:18, Larry Ruggiero wrote:
    I’m thinking of getting a modest top cargo box to mount forward on my Avionic trailer top for tow out gear etc. I assume I’d have to upgrade to stronger strut gas shocks to accommodate the weight gain. Anyone done this?

    Larry
    I mounted a toolbox on the side of my Schreder, ahead of the fender. Much better than securing/hauling everything in the trailer & vehicle. Of course I pinched it against a post on the subsequent landout - just barely😋

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