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08-27-2018, 09:36 PM
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Location: North Texas
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How I increased storage
We have a 2250 le which is a great size for roaming the USA with two people. However, storage was an issue for longer trips. Solution: Put a truck box on the back bumper using u-bolts. I also put metal strips on the inside to add strength. No rattles, or issues yet! Note the label is an old tag from another state for we are Christmas vacation fans.
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Now we have a StarCraft Trailer but I love this forum
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The dog is part Yorkie and part Rottweiller - figure it out!
We did the dna tests lol.
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08-27-2018, 10:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by popshumphrey
We have a 2250 le which is a great size for roaming the USA with two people. However, storage was an issue for longer trips. Solution: Put a truck box on the back bumper using u-bolts. I also put metal strips on the inside to add strength. No rattles, or issues yet! Note the label is an old tag from another state for we are Christmas vacation fans.
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Quick Q... where’s the spare tire?
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08-28-2018, 07:44 AM
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Location: North Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NWVIBE272
Quick Q... where’s the spare tire?
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My rig does not carry a spare. I carry tire repair gear.
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Brad and Janie
used to have 2012 2250sl Sunseeker
Now we have a StarCraft Trailer but I love this forum
North Texas Retirees having fun
The dog is part Yorkie and part Rottweiller - figure it out!
We did the dna tests lol.
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08-28-2018, 08:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by popshumphrey
My rig does not carry a spare. I carry tire repair gear.
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Based on previous peoples experience, you probably won't be carrying the box very long either, but I hope you have good luck.
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08-28-2018, 01:13 PM
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I have to ask . . . where's your license plate?
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08-28-2018, 01:16 PM
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Location: Southern NM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by McCormickJim
I have to ask . . . where's your license plate?
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Under the drivers side tail light where it usually is. You can see the edge of it in the picture.
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08-28-2018, 01:25 PM
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Great. I see the license plate corner.
I'm sensitive to this as the Georgetown has the license plate in the center, so anything I add will block the plate. Can't even mount a spare tire.
I may have to relocate the plate.
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08-28-2018, 01:39 PM
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Location: Media, PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by popshumphrey
We have a 2250 le which is a great size for roaming the USA with two people. However, storage was an issue for longer trips. Solution: Put a truck box on the back bumper using u-bolts. I also put metal strips on the inside to add strength. No rattles, or issues yet! Note the label is an old tag from another state for we are Christmas vacation fans.
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For Halloween you could have one of those fake hands or feet hanging out of the box...
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08-28-2018, 01:57 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: North Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by McCormickJim
Great. I see the license plate corner.
I'm sensitive to this as the Georgetown has the license plate in the center, so anything I add will block the plate. Can't even mount a spare tire.
I may have to relocate the plate.
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You could mount the plate on the box. Where I have czneddy you could put a plate. Just put holes in the box!
I just removed the nameplate that was on the box and used those holes.
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Brad and Janie
used to have 2012 2250sl Sunseeker
Now we have a StarCraft Trailer but I love this forum
North Texas Retirees having fun
The dog is part Yorkie and part Rottweiller - figure it out!
We did the dna tests lol.
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08-28-2018, 05:04 PM
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Are there any issues mounting a box on the bumper or loading considerations?
I ask because our trailer had a factory sticker on the bumper stating anything mounted there can void the chassis warranty. Wonder if it’s just a CYA or if there are concerns. Personally, I like the idea.
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08-28-2018, 06:26 PM
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Location: North Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DES-1
Are there any issues mounting a box on the bumper or loading considerations?
I ask because our trailer had a factory sticker on the bumper stating anything mounted there can void the chassis warranty. Wonder if it’s just a CYA or if there are concerns. Personally, I like the idea.
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There are no markings on our rig. The weight of the box and stuff inside would not damage most rv bumpers. I am not sure on a trailer. Construction is much different. My RV is built on a chevy 4500 chassis.
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Brad and Janie
used to have 2012 2250sl Sunseeker
Now we have a StarCraft Trailer but I love this forum
North Texas Retirees having fun
The dog is part Yorkie and part Rottweiller - figure it out!
We did the dna tests lol.
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08-28-2018, 07:39 PM
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Location: Media, PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by popshumphrey
There are no markings on our rig. The weight of the box and stuff inside would not damage most rv bumpers. I am not sure on a trailer. Construction is much different. My RV is built on a chevy 4500 chassis.
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That Sunseeker bumper seems pretty robust and with the 2250 you have huge ccc.
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12-01-2018, 07:10 PM
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Location: Up and down the east coast
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I think you would like my old fifth wheel license plate 
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12-01-2018, 08:45 PM
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Location: North Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CZNEDY
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Saw your handle and had a chuckle. I have a cousin Eddy figurine on the dash. That was my Oklahoma tag
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12-01-2018, 10:06 PM
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Ha ha, I never deciphered that plate.
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2018 Ford F-150
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12-02-2018, 08:50 AM
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Ahh, now you know
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12-05-2018, 02:18 PM
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I did pretty much the same mod to my trailer. I used a smaller diamond plate box, and I reinforced the bumper mounting to the frame. I store my sewer fittings in there.
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