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Location: Holland, Tx | My trailer, unlike most I've found in the example websites, did NOT come with a built in bench/bootbox/storage space. I'm having to build one so I have a hiding place for my water tank/water pump. My DH and I are disagreeing on how to build it. I want to use plywood and 2x2's as support beams. He thinks I need to use 2x4's. What would anyone else use? Be specific. Thanks |
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Location: western PA | 1/2" plywood sides, a 3/4" plywood top and 2x2's will make a very secure bench/bootbox. Screw and glue the joints. Gard |
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Location: Holland, Tx | Thanks!!! I kinda thought that would be sufficient. I made a giant show-box when I was in Ag many years ago and I still have it. It has no support structures, its just plywood screwed to plywood and I have and still do climb all over it (its laying on its side, out in the weather, by my arena now - it stores my stereo system for my arena). I guess this is one of those projects I'll have to do when he isn't around. LOL!! |
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Location: Texas | The one in my trailer is plywood and 2X2's, seems plenty strong. Unfortunately it really wasn't made to hold anything, just a step to get into bed and a place to mount the gas detector. |
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Location: Sylvania, GA | Can anyone tell me the demensions of their bootbox. My husband and I are in the middle of DIY Living quarteres. |
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Location: Iowa | I had just asked the same question about dimentions. Ususally they seem to say to be 24-30'' wide (as far out as some doors will allow), 18-20'' tall. |
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Location: Henderson, TN 38340 | I think the you will find that you will be using the boot box as a seat quite a lot. Make it the height if a chair that you are comfortable on. Remember to allow for a cushion if you plan to have one. Turfa |
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Location: western PA | Originally written by Turfa on 2008-03-27 10:19 AM I think the you will find that you will be using the boot box as a seat quite a lot. Make it the height if a chair that you are comfortable on. Remember to allow for a cushion if you plan to have one. A number of chairs are typically 17" -18" inches high without the cushion. Having the box this high also makes it a good initial step for the bunk area. Gard |
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Bench/Water Tank Storage - Components
