Building the 'expedition' box - looking for ideas and input

[NissanGQ4.2]

@AB where going 2 have 2 keep an eye on Ben, he might have 2 start paying for being a vendor soon

I'm sure I could turn a blind eye though if one just happened 2 turn up on my door step *LMAO*

[FNQGU]

Might be able to arrange something... :-)

Seriously though - we're in need of some feedback on pricing.

What would you think is a reasonable price to pay for a waterproof, dustproof, breathable utility box designed for the roof rack, the boat, or the back of a quad? Smooth interior for cleaning, stacks well and nests when empty and the lid is removed. The seals are better than SpaceCase/Rhino whatevers/Tuff boxes and no metal hinges or rivets to rust out or warp either. It's tall enough inside for full size 'cordial' bottles or cornflake packets, and strong enough for at least a 120kg bloke to sit/stand on (think it will be higher, but have only tested to 120kg).

First model has 55 litre volume.

We've got some ideas on where price will land, particularly if we cut out the distributors and just do it ourselves to keep it real.

Thoughts?

[FNQGU]

Hi guys, just got the first testers out of the mould. Checking tolerances and feature usability, and then we'll load them up with glass reinforcing, a custom seal and the goretex vents. After that will be destruction testing, which should be the fun bit.

First testers by Ben Kincade,

First Testers 1 by Ben Kincade,

First testers 2 by Ben Kincade,

[MB]

Looks great Ben!
In regards pricing suggestions requested: As a family touring setup inside a GU wagon say, we would be adding up a complete fitout. Around $1k not including a fridge slide and cargo barrier would be fair IMHO. Not sure how many ‘Open Sky’ boxes that would equate to mate? IIRC your design concept was for varying size combinations to fill a GU chockers (4 big ones or 2big/4 small maybe?)
FWIW Our wagon I reckon we spent around $1k years back on a way too heavy draw system and Bunnings assorted placcy tubs all but destroyed now. My ute has multiple Rhino 1200mm, 900mm & now 600mm cases at around $200-$300+ each still going strong but the seals glue are crap and they are very annoying to clean spills inside with humps/ridges everywhere!! (Rhino’s are only suited to long chainsaws/loose heavy tools/big yabby pots/big BBQ plates etc...IMO)


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[Maxhead]

G’Day Ben, I’ll be in the market for some tough boxes soon but not sure you’ll be able to accomodate.
I’d be looking at something 1800mm wide but I think a better option would be 1x 1200mm and 1x 600mm
Was there any product dimensions in this thread? Sorry couldn’t find them.
Also, I need something by at least beginning of September.
Let me know how you are progressing as I haven’t seen much that I like yet
Cheers



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[threedogs]

I'll tell you I have been looking at space cases to fit one or 2 to the roof rack because they are a good size. I don't want something too tall. I think your sizing is bang on. Will wait to see you product before making a purchase. Nice work.

Thinking the weight alone of 2 space cases on your roof might be a tad heavy on some style of trips.
they look the the same as my fully lockable ammo/battery box

[MudRunnerTD]

Thinking the weight alone of 2 space cases on your roof might be a tad heavy on some style of trips.
they look the the same as my fully lockable ammo/battery box

Nah the blowmould plastic space cases are.pretty light and used by many on the roof. I use a Oztent for touring so I need something that will fit a particular space on the roof. I also need something for the camper trailer although these could be better than I need there..

I would certainly consider these inside the GU beside the fridge on top of the drawers too. Bring it.

[FNQGU]

G’Day Ben, I’ll be in the market for some tough boxes soon but not sure you’ll be able to accomodate.
I’d be looking at something 1800mm wide but I think a better option would be 1x 1200mm and 1x 600mm
Was there any product dimensions in this thread? Sorry couldn’t find them.
Also, I need something by at least beginning of September.
Let me know how you are progressing as I haven’t seen much that I like yet
Cheers



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G'day mate - this first one is only a 'utility box' at 550 length. We are thinking that we should do another one at double the length that still will stack with these ones, but doing this one step at a time. Doubt we will ever get to 1800mm long, but I guess the market demand is what drives it.

[FNQGU]

A short YouTube clip on some of the testing failures and use of the tie-down points.

https://youtu.be/GbP5EiFrL0w

[NissanGQ4.2]

A short YouTube clip on some of the testing failures and use of the tie-down points.

https://youtu.be/GbP5EiFrL0w

Very impressive guys