hitchbox is done!

borto1990 · 07-02-2009, 09:59 PM

well, after changin my plans a bit I decided on the aluminum diamond plate box. they claim it's an ATV tool box, but it's pretty thin.. however perfect for clothes and such for long trips. has a weather tight seal on the lid and a good key latch for lockin it up. I had to remove the side handles because of the clankity clank while in transit but it's fine. My previous box covered my liscense plate and I didn't want to have to deal with the lights and move my plate every time. My tour pak has running brake and turn signals in it so it worked out real well! The box is 32 x 12 x 12. I have 2 15 inch duffle bags that fit end to end perfect for packin up in bags if I wish. box was only like 90 bucks on ebay.

duneseven · 07-02-2009, 10:07 PM

looks good! I am sure it works even better, how much Ice and beer will fit ?

borto1990 · 07-02-2009, 10:11 PM

it had 2 cases in it with 2 bags of ice.. it's a beautiful thing!

zoom45 · 07-02-2009, 10:14 PM

Looks great borto! Nothing better than a hitch box. It's a lot easier than fooling with a trailer.
Zoom

strobe · 07-02-2009, 10:18 PM

Looks great! I like that diamond plate box.

**ringadingh** · 07-02-2009, 10:19 PM

It sure looks handy!

pirate · 07-02-2009, 10:51 PM

Between the hitchbox, tour pack, and the saddlebags, you should be ready to ride coast to coast! Looks great!

macmac · 07-03-2009, 08:30 AM

That looks like a pretty big box... Just might want to really take care that it never gets overly heavy. That might be a combined weight of all the bags, and boxes you got there.

A trailer tends to carry it's own weight, and at the hitch 25 pounds is considered plenty.

Just a little caution tossed to the wind..

I can pack a lot of weight into things. I seem to be very good at it, and to the point when moving I can load a pick up truck so tight the ft wheels no longer do much if any steering.

So I know i could load your bike to the point you would need drag bars!

tazfl · 07-03-2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by macmac

That looks like a pretty big box... Just might want to really take care that it never gets overly heavy. That might be a combined weight of all the bags, and boxes you got there.

A trailer tends to carry it's own weight, and at the hitch 25 pounds is considered plenty.

Just a little caution tossed to the wind..

I can pack a lot of weight into things. I seem to be very good at it, and to the point when moving I can load a pick up truck so tight the ft wheels no longer do much if any steering.

So I know i could load your bike to the point you would need drag bars!

I was thinking the same thing. It looks great on there but as far back as it sits behind the rear wheel i would be very careful how much weight I pack in there, could end up disasterous

borto1990 · 07-03-2009, 10:07 AM

yea, the box is light, only 12 lbs then the H frame under it for the hitch. it's just for clothes and stuff. I carry around some camera gear and a sleep machine so I need a little extra someitmes for the long haul. The 2 cases of beer and 2 bags of ice were in a stationary position.. Just for science!!! worked great for a trip to the outlet mall for stockin up on the kids clothes!!

dogdoc · 07-03-2009, 10:21 PM

what can of support structure is under the box??

borto1990 · 07-03-2009, 11:27 PM

I have a full rectangle with a center support as well, so it's fully supported. then a bar welded down the center into reciever. you can kinda see it on the bottom or last pic.

chuckster131 · 07-04-2009, 07:47 AM

Vrey nice Tony !

Fine job...
We are meeting down to Hudson Leather tomorrow for noon if you can get a chance to come for a ride.
http://hudsonleather.com/

metalman · 07-04-2009, 08:08 AM

The aluminum box is beautiful and looks like it will work real well. I wonder about lights. I can see a couple on the tail trunk. Do they work as tail / brake / directionals?

borto1990 · 07-04-2009, 08:22 AM

yes they do metalman. otherwise I'd have to do like zoom and add trailer lights to the box.

07-02-2009, 09:59 PM	#1
borto1990 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: grand rapids, mi Posts: 475	hitchbox is done! well, after changin my plans a bit I decided on the aluminum diamond plate box. they claim it's an ATV tool box, but it's pretty thin.. however perfect for clothes and such for long trips. has a weather tight seal on the lid and a good key latch for lockin it up. I had to remove the side handles because of the clankity clank while in transit but it's fine. My previous box covered my liscense plate and I didn't want to have to deal with the lights and move my plate every time. My tour pak has running brake and turn signals in it so it worked out real well! The box is 32 x 12 x 12. I have 2 15 inch duffle bags that fit end to end perfect for packin up in bags if I wish. box was only like 90 bucks on ebay. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-02-2009, 10:07 PM	#2
duneseven Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: spokane WA. Posts: 535	hitchbox is done! looks good! I am sure it works even better, how much Ice and beer will fit ?
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07-02-2009, 10:11 PM	#3
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07-02-2009, 10:14 PM	#4
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	hitchbox is done! Looks great borto! Nothing better than a hitch box. It's a lot easier than fooling with a trailer. Zoom __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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07-02-2009, 10:19 PM	#6
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07-02-2009, 10:51 PM	#7
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	hitchbox is done! Between the hitchbox, tour pack, and the saddlebags, you should be ready to ride coast to coast! Looks great!
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07-03-2009, 08:30 AM	#8
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	hitchbox is done! That looks like a pretty big box... Just might want to really take care that it never gets overly heavy. That might be a combined weight of all the bags, and boxes you got there. A trailer tends to carry it's own weight, and at the hitch 25 pounds is considered plenty. Just a little caution tossed to the wind.. I can pack a lot of weight into things. I seem to be very good at it, and to the point when moving I can load a pick up truck so tight the ft wheels no longer do much if any steering. So I know i could load your bike to the point you would need drag bars! __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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07-03-2009, 10:07 AM	#10
borto1990 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: grand rapids, mi Posts: 475	hitchbox is done! yea, the box is light, only 12 lbs then the H frame under it for the hitch. it's just for clothes and stuff. I carry around some camera gear and a sleep machine so I need a little extra someitmes for the long haul. The 2 cases of beer and 2 bags of ice were in a stationary position.. Just for science!!! worked great for a trip to the outlet mall for stockin up on the kids clothes!!
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07-03-2009, 10:21 PM	#11
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	hitchbox is done! what can of support structure is under the box??
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07-03-2009, 11:27 PM	#12
borto1990 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: grand rapids, mi Posts: 475	hitchbox is done! I have a full rectangle with a center support as well, so it's fully supported. then a bar welded down the center into reciever. you can kinda see it on the bottom or last pic.
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07-04-2009, 07:47 AM	#13
chuckster131 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 1,367	hitchbox is done! Vrey nice Tony ! Fine job... We are meeting down to Hudson Leather tomorrow for noon if you can get a chance to come for a ride. http://hudsonleather.com/ __________________ Joe (Chuckster) Norris Jackson, Michigan 2007 Goldwing 2010 Voyager (Blue/Silver)sold 2001 Nomad (gone, but not forgotten) www.chucksterscustoms.com
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07-04-2009, 08:08 AM	#14
metalman Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: KY (summer) - FL (winter) Posts: 144	hitchbox is done! The aluminum box is beautiful and looks like it will work real well. I wonder about lights. I can see a couple on the tail trunk. Do they work as tail / brake / directionals?
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07-04-2009, 08:22 AM	#15
borto1990 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: grand rapids, mi Posts: 475	hitchbox is done! yes they do metalman. otherwise I'd have to do like zoom and add trailer lights to the box.
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