Van Life: Extra Storage For Van Dwellers / Travelers Using A Cargo Box & Carrier On The Tow Hitch
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
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If you're like us, you need more storage in your van! We travel for extended periods of time, often through varied climates in the same trip, which usually means we need clothes for different weather, sports equipment, safety gear, etc., and it can be challenging to find the space. And, we'd prefer to keep sandy, dirty and muddy items stored outside the van (like rugs, chairs and mud boots, for instance).
We love van travel and being in a vehicle that allows us to go places many other larger recreational vehicles cannot go (and we've been down some crazy backroads on this trip - the back road featured in this video is North McDonald Road in Glacier National Park!) but that means less room for stuff! We have found an awesome cargo carrier that has a 4 inch rise on it to allow for ground clearance, and paired with a truck cargo tool box we picked up, we have found a great storage solution for our travels in the van. The cargo carrier has cut-outs for LED lights, which we think is a great added safety feature. We also added a stabilizer bar to the tow hitch to help stabilize the carrier and keep it from wobbling.
The tool box we use has key locks which helps keep thieves and bears out. Even in an all-night soaking rain, all of our items in the toolbox stayed dry! We have found this set up to work great for us and the tool box even doubles as an outdoor table or kitchen counter for cooking at campsites.
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Van Cargo Hitch | Van Storage | Cargo Box for Van Travel
Miss your videos
Hope all is ok in your world
Dude! Where are you? Hope all is well. Sure do miss your helpful tips & info. 😢
Hey brother, miss your vanning videos. Hope all is well!!
was in a bear attack i dont think he is around anymore
@@Omnitrio1 Well I hope he is still around. Thanks
Mike miss your channel, videos.
I loved that scenery in the background. I was waiting for Andy and Opie to walk by with fishing poles on their shoulders.
LOL... We were hoping for a bear!
You we right in my back yard in this video. Hope you enjoyed Glacier.
Oh man, a locking truck box on a hitch platform, that's so easy, and so brilliant. I love it!
Hi Scott, thanks! Here's some more info about the hitch box if you want one too! www.backroadsvanner.com/all-posts/extra-storage-van-dwellers-van-travelers-using-cargo-box-carrier-tow-hitch/
Awesome idea, I installed one on the front of my van because my job requires me to tow a trailer. had to use a bit shorter of a tool box so that it didn't block the head lights and it still does a tiny bit .So far so good though .
You can always buy or build a swing-out arm to mount the basket on. Then those doors will clear. Great vid!
Yeah, thinking the same thing. Swing from passenger side and have one long counter top.
I've seen someone have to get his hinges fixed because of the weight added to the hinges on those swing out arms.
Not if its that heavy, are you kidding! You will break the hinge.
You really are a very bright guy. Good stuff again
Thanks, now I know why I need one!
Mike your teaching skills are crazy!!!! what a great channel, thank you for all the videos!!! hi from France
thanks for giving some practical real advice I.e. the rise in the hitch. and not just a show and tell, talking about your stuff.
Love your ideas. Always done with style. Just bought a van and I’m starting to build it out. Thanks for the ideas!
Excellent point on the 4" rise to the cargo carrier.
I love your videos. Thnks so much for shaing your knowledge. Hope to see some more videos soon. Take care.
Thumbs up....ENJOY....THE SIMPLE LIFE
Very good advise Mike. Thanks for sharing all these good ideas.
Using a metal box for a counter top and with it being metal being safe to heat (within reason) is a great tip! thank you
Neat box, inside and out.
impressed with your down to earth camper solutions!
Great idea. I'll be doing that if i ever get the courage to build me a bov
The color of your van is absolutely beautiful, it really suits the design
Love your videos man they are helping me tons with my conversion. Cheers from Hamilton ontario canada 👍
Great for an existing van, but depending on the use case I'd probably go for a longer van over a short one with a storage box like this in order to get more volume for the extra length.
Top notch setup, videos, and info. Thanks man, you've got your setup dialed in.
Another great video, Mike!
I don't see many RUclips van conversions talk about using cargo carriers. I had a week long trip to Florida this spring. Minivans are barely big enough anyway so I made good use of the hitch mount carrier. If I camped a little more often, I would spring for your set up with the elevated carrier and tool box. I like the low tech simple solutions such as you have, let me add excellent practical solutions.
Great job as always, Mike.
where have you been? miss your educational vids.
You are smart and detailed,,, love the details,,,, i just subscribed.
thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. super helpful. u da shizzle
Great ideas Mike! Happy trails!
Love your van!
Love 💕 your videos guys, always thoroughly explained & great quality, good job! 👍
Nicely videoed by the photographer.
Thanks! Shannan will love to hear that!
Perfect! It is what we are looking for. Thank you so much!
I agree with van inn.....please come back.
Thanks guys. Great idea and real world feedback. Liked & Sub’d
Great tips. Hope you're ok
I was trying to figure a way which included removing the bumper and replacing it with a storage box. You have helped me so much. Thank you
interesting. Thank you
ian & teresa skelley on you tube has a video using a swing away hitch in conjunction with that as well as a swivel. it moves completely out of the way of the doors.
Great video! I really liked the clear explanation of how you have it set up and how you use it. It sure gives me ideas on how I could use something similar.
It seems to me that it would also be useful for very lite off-roading also (GMC Jimmy). Thanks for the video.
Where have you been? Why are you quitting your RUclips for quite sometimes, and yet you’re a one of my favorite person on RUclips. Please come back make more films!
Good point about that clearance - happened to my van on a dip!
Awesome 🎥 great information thank you..
We have magic dust here in NW Montana...it just finds its way into everything!!! I pack stuff in zip locks then pack. I love your knack box idea 💗
I alway appreciate your good advice. Plan to do the same on my Storm Chaser!
Hope you and yours are well. Take care.
I enjoy your videos . really like your raptor liner, I'm starting on my van 1999 dodge b2500
Great! Keep us posted on how it turns out! Thanks for watching Doug!
Swivel carriers are nice too.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, I have been looking into something like this.. 🌞
I just bought a cargo carrier. I need to get a hitch tightener, and the aluminum box. That 4” raise hitch attachment is also something I need. I noticed driving off my driveway the bottle scrapes a bit. Not so bad but watching this video, I know exactly what I need to pick up next time I’m at autozone or Harbor freight. Great vid!
I would love having one of those!
Good info on extra storage. I too have seen totes, wooden boxes etc. on a trailer hitch rack but never a truck tool box. Looks great, locks and is strong. Great idea! I love your entire van build and new paint. I wish I had the skills and patience to build one just like it. Thanks for posting. 🚐💨
You could also use a construction game box. They lock and can even take a hit from a sledgehammer ... or a Lull. Don't ask me how I know that.
Also, a small metal rack system could be used to carry large 5gallon gas cans between the box and the back of the van. For those really long trips between gas stations.
You're absolutely right steve! Those gas cans come in handy while traveling the backroads! Thanks for watching!
*great tips*
Another good idea young man...thanks...
Miss you on You Tube, ever gonna come back?
Hope everything is ok ?
It's been about a year, where did you and Shannon go? Love your videos, thanks to you, I am now watching many, many videos from other van dwellers! Love the creativity you all have. Please...need more videos from you guys! Waiting patiently, Angie
5 years. Hope you're still not waiting. Lol.
@@Matty-Travels Hahaha! Nope! But, if you are coming back I will watch your channel again! Thanks for the message, had to laugh! You're funny! How is it going out there? Are you guys having fun? Enjoy the adventure!
Nice.If someone has a carrier already(like me). We went and got a Roadmaster Hi-low 8'inch extension.
ANOTHER GREAT INFORMATIONAL VIDEO AND WELL DONE! ALWAYS THUMBS UP!!!! PLANING TO BUILD OUT THE SAME VAN AND LOVE THESE IDEAS. THANK YOU!!!
That's awesome, great channel. Love all your videos!
I need one of those for my Astro
thank you!!
Sweet vanner stickers..
Nice setup! Oh I wish I could build my van now. lol
Good Video! A Van life is possible, storage is always an issue. I subbed!
Hi! I'm a new subber to your channel (saw you & your wife on Adventure Van Man's channel and love what you did with your van.
Thank you very much. We appreciate you watching!
Hey guys! Found you through Adventure Vanman. Love the rig.
nice box! I need one of them
Saw your sticker lol pretty awesome!
I Be Trollin' They Be Hatin' I think so to :)
ayyy you got the into the mystery sticker
hes a cokehead/methhead now.i unsuscribed
jquest43 why do you say that?
jquest43 and you say that based off of what evidence? It's ok to not like a channel, but to accuse someone of such things, simply from your own speculations only, is childish and very negative.
Nice box idea! Just love that location, had watched this before and wanted to see that area again, just gorgeous!
We were up by Seeley lake, MT. Absolutely beautiful country.
I noticed you have new wheels and tires could you do a video on that. They look sharp the few angles I get to see.
Yes! Have that in the works! Thanks for asking.
thanks, nice idea likeit
Thanks Carlos!
Hope you start posting again. Lovr sll yout videos. Take care.
Awesome Thank you!
Great videos! Hope you're doing well... would love an update!
+Backroads Vanner Hey Mike. Simple, but very useful video. Thanks for the tips. A couple thoughts or questions:
1. Receiver: I think the "receiver" is the female part of the hitch. I think the male part that gets inserted -- what you said had a rise to it -- is actually called a "drawbar". So, the new piece that you introduced was a _drawbar_ with a rise. Nice feature and explanation.
2. Drawbar length: Do you think it would be a good idea (for others) to buy a drawbar slightly longer than yours (maybe 6") that would allow them to open the rear van doors without removing the cargo box?
3. U-bolt: What is that u-bolt around the drawbar near the receiver? I figure it is to keep the drawbar from wiggling loose and falling out. However, I thought those types of hitches used a removable retaining pin to keep the drawbar in.
4. Superman Paint: How is your bulletproof van paint holding up? I think it really looks great. Makes me want to put it on my vehicle.
Thanks and keep doing what you're doing.
P.S. - I envy your camping spot!
Hey man, you're down to earth and just say it as it is and move on 👍We have an E-150 and everything you said I was like yeah, me too!!!
We just did glacier.... how about those shoulders!?!
YellowstoneNP wants you to store all your cooking items in the vehicle. Do you have a solution for outside storage without putting off scents to nearby bears?
New subscriber :-)
If a swing out bracket won't work, how about a frame with legs that would fit both top of the box (upside-down) and the smaller bottom?
Might be a hassle getting on and off the receiver though. Maybe with some sort of spring loaded legs you could just push down on the top of the box to get proper alignment. You'd still have to be able to compress and lock each leg to be able to get the frame off and flipped over to attach to the top of the box for traveling.
Love your channel brother so informative
Trust all is well and the experiences fantastic!
Any plans to pull off the back road and upload a new vid or two ???
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Yes ,I plan on doing many more videos! Sorry it has been so long. Life is great and we are living the dream.
I like the aluminium tool box ideal, nice and lite. I've been using two large plastic totes on the back of my cargo hitch carrier. it's hard to lock those :)
Miss your vids! Happy Boxing Day!
Cool tip! Thank you for the video!
NICE MIKE👍👍
Have you seen the swing away racks? Those are cool, too!
where are you buddy!!!!
I bet that black box gets hot in the sun. In FL you could probably cook an egg on it.
Great ideas for many uses, but Why are you not using a Swing-Away Hitch?
Hello... Are you still Active in Vanning? Great Videos!!!
Nice idea. I would do this but they dont make tuff boxes big enough for my needs.
This is the ultimate "chuck box". Thanks for posting. We go in and out of our van though the back. I wonder if you could attach the truck box to sliders and pull out through the barn doors?
check out my interview with Mike and his A/C unit. He has sliders on his box, it is great.
Hey Mike, my toolbox locking mechanism had adjustments that allowed me to fine tune and get a better seal without replacing the gasket.
Yours should have it too.
Love your videos!
Thank you so much for the suggestion! I did take a closer look and was able to make the seal much tighter! Wish I would have done this sooner! Thanks for watching!!!!
great job!
Mike where did you go? What are you doing these days?