NorthWest Kayak Anglers

Kayak Fishing => Drillin' & Cuttin' => Topic started by: Guppy Tamer on February 18, 2018, 09:29:22 PM

Title: Trailer storage boxes help
Post by: Guppy Tamer on February 18, 2018, 09:29:22 PM

I'm rebuilding an old trailer to be my kayak trailer.  I'm looking for some designs for locking wood boxes that hopefully aren't too complicated.  They should open from the side, not the top. I'll get some pictures upload later.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Trailer storage boxes help
Post by: Guppy Tamer on February 28, 2018, 10:36:17 PM

Well,  here is the progress so far. I have one box almost built,  but no pictures.

Title: Re: Trailer storage boxes help
Post by: Guppy Tamer on February 28, 2018, 10:41:39 PM

Here is what I started with.

Title: Re: Trailer storage boxes help
Post by: Tinker on March 01, 2018, 03:18:18 AM

You might find some ideas on the Tventuring DIY trailer site.  They haven't been as active as they were before Harbor Freight stopped selling trailer frames, but it may have some ideas you can use.

https://tventuring.com/trailerforum/

Title: Re: Trailer storage boxes help
Post by: Guppy Tamer on March 07, 2018, 08:53:28 PM

Getting closer.  I got the back doors put on tonight.  Still thinking about the long box up front.  Might build a sliding door to handle rough roads better.

Title: Re: Trailer storage boxes help
Post by: Matt M on March 08, 2018, 07:35:30 AM

What are you plans for if you want to haul a second (or even third) kayak on the trailer? I love the boxes as the storage is very handy, although I also love the flexibility of carrying multiple kayaks.

Title: Re: Trailer storage boxes help
Post by: Guppy Tamer on March 08, 2018, 09:08:37 AM

I am going to add bars across the top for adding a second level for our other kayaks. I think my wife's paddle board will be able to tie down on top of the hobie.  I will probably use unistrut to make mounting flexible. The mechanical engineers I work with said it would be plenty strong,  although they probably overestimated my woodworking skills!

Title: Re: Trailer storage boxes help
Post by: pmmpete on March 08, 2018, 03:17:45 PM

Add a floor under the kayak and a sheet of plywood across the front of the trailer to keep road dirt from spraying all over your kayak.

Title: Re: Trailer storage boxes help
Post by: Guppy Tamer on March 09, 2018, 06:29:06 AM

Quote from: pmmpete on March 08, 2018, 03:17:45 PM

Add a floor under the kayak and a sheet of plywood across the front of the trailer to keep road dirt from spraying all over your kayak.

 Agreed! I'm planning on skinning it after it is finished with thinner wood, but it was easier to build and paint this way.

Title: Re: Trailer storage boxes help
Post by: Guppy Tamer on April 15, 2018, 07:48:09 PM

Almost done.  Mostly fine tuning and cleanup left. Ignore the mess.

Title: Re: Trailer storage boxes help
Post by: Trident 13 on April 15, 2018, 08:17:33 PM

You got the most out of that trailer! Impressive. Is there a thin skin going under the bottom center kayak?

Title: Re: Trailer storage boxes help
Post by: Guppy Tamer on April 15, 2018, 08:32:32 PM

Quote from: Trident 13 on April 15, 2018, 08:17:33 PM

You got the most out of that trailer! Impressive. Is there a thin skin going under the bottom center kayak?

Not yet.  Once I am finished it will be easy to add, but it made it so much easier to build/ paint/ wire with that opening.