P500 Storage box options

[trigger]

Was considering the Tractor Supply box in your photo. I get on some rough roads and was concerned about how much the box would raise the center of gravity. I believe it weighs 40 lbs. have you noticed any increased tendency to tip over? Thanks....

That dude's probably never coming back but it's the same box I have. @100Acre has one on his too. It's a big box and does raise the COG, there's pics of the Giant Gnome on his side all over the forum.
But it holds a lot of sh**! Always dry and locked up too.

 

[100Acre]

That dude's probably never coming back but it's the same box I have. @100Acre has one on his too. It's a big box and does raise the COG, there's pics of the Giant Gnome on his side all over the forum.
But it holds a lot of sh**! Always dry and locked up too.

After flip flopping the 8 or so times, my locking mechanisms no longer work. When traveling on the trailer I use 2 locks and a chain to keep the lid secure. When trail riding I switch it to some bungee cords. Was thinking about replacing it but.....

 

[Bruce4795]

After flip flopping the 8 or so times, my locking mechanisms no longer work. When traveling on the trailer I use 2 locks and a chain to keep the lid secure. When trail riding I switch it to some bungee cords. Was thinking about replacing it but.....

This Tractor Supply box weighs 27 lbs, has a gasketed lid, and is lockable. It is very light for its size. It is the 48 inch model that measures 46.5 inches long. Installed using 3/4 inch rigid conduit clamps and 1/4 inch by 1 inch long carriage bolts. I marked the hole locations underneath using a cut down q-tip dipped in black paint held by pliers. I used 6 clamps total (Lowe’s electrical section)...2 on each end and 1 on each side toward the cab side...be sure you can get to them to tighten them. The clamps hold it very secure. I wasn’t able to get any washers on the nuts, but they are so tight I don’t think they will work loose. I used a small mirror to make sure the black paint spot was there before pulling the box and drilling the holes. See photos for more information.

 

[Fordman]

Hard to beat a husky tool box and a strong made basket setup!
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Looks good ! I have the oem Honda tray & am thinking about going your route ! How did you mount toolbox with u bolts ? Thanks

 

[Fordman]

Hard to beat a husky tool box and a strong made basket setup!
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Looks great ! How is the toebox holding up ?

 

[Mudder]

Looks good @Bruce4795 , I thought about conduit clamps after I had used some u bolts lying around. I did buy some for future use and glad you provided feedback that they hold well.

 

[JTW]

Looks good ! I have the oem Honda tray & am thinking about going your route ! How did you mount toolbox with u bolts ? Thanks

Looks great ! How is the toebox holding up ?

Lmao.. I had the p500 one month before going to the PK5.

But I liked the setup.. I just ran bolts straight through the rack.

 

[Bruce4795]

Looks good @Bruce4795 , I thought about conduit clamps after I had used some u bolts lying around. I did buy some for future use and glad you provided feedback that they hold well.

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I just installed some mud buster rear fender extensions and had to remount the box after they were installed. I was only able to install 4 clamps, 2 on each side, instead of The original 6 locations due to the wider fenders. 4 seem to be holding the box just fine.

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

Am I the only one that has the Honda Box?

 

[Mudder]

Am I the only one that has the Honda Box?

YamaHonda

 

[Bruce4795]

I just installed some mud buster rear fender extensions and had to remount the box after they were installed. I was only able to install 4 clamps, 2 on each side, instead of The original 6 locations due to the wider fenders. 4 seem to be holding the box just fine.

a few photos of my P5 with the long travel kit and Mudbusters in case anybody is interested in this combination.

 

[Fordman]

Well I finally got her done


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[Fordman]

Well I finally got her done View attachment 208755


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I have the oem tray , but think this is gonna work out better do us


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[trigger]

Well I finally got her done View attachment 208755


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Nice! Lots of guys running that set up and never heard of anyone not liking it.

 

[Fordman]

That’s true ! How are you Trigger ?


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[trigger]

That’s true ! How are you Trigger ?


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Doing well, thanks Fordman. Hope all is well with you and happy father's day.

 

[Fordman]

Great my Friend , I doing pretty good too , Happy Father’s Day to you as well


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[Kracker]

If anyone was waiting for “cheaper” storage and rack options found two items on sale this week be in tomorrow get it installed will post pics.. HF atv hitch rack for $39 using 20% off coupon, and Walmart has the 48” tool box for sale around $140 ish so both for less than $200..

 

[Kracker]

Got it all mounted up today..

 

[Kilroy]

Lowes use to sell 48" side mount tool boxes with the Kobalt name on them for $78. Probably the same manufacturer that makes the Better Built and other boxes. I looked online the other day and Lowes no longer sells the Kobalt brand boxes, just the Craftsman brand and they are $200 now.