Under hood storage box

[2591tdj]

My former 1997 Tahoe came with a black plastic storage box and lid under the hood at the left front corner where a 2nd battery would have gone. It was a great place to store jumper cables and tow strap.

My 2019 has a similar place for a 2nd battery but does not have the storage box. Anyone know where to find a similar box that would fit in the space (max 11” x 8” x 10” tall)? A 24 series battery box is too big. I’ve searched on-line and in local stores. No, I’ve not tried locating one from an earlier model Tahoe. There are no vehicle junk yards anywhere in this area.

 

[Philpug]

Great idea.

 

[theycallmecoyote]

Maybe see if you can find a Pelican case or similar with the same dimensions? Shouldn't be too hard to finagle a mount.

Maybe something like this from Plano, or one of their smaller ammo boxes. Waterproof, not expensive, should fit the bracket ok.

https://www.planomolding.com/shop/storage/large-abs-waterproof-case

 

[TollKeeper]

I think Summit sells a battery box you could put in that space. But you would also need the original battery bracket that would go there if you had 2 batteries.

 

[gooffeyguy]

There was a post about this a while back in the 2007-2014 section. I think someone found a certain sized ammo can would fit, and could be bolted down. I think for ease of opening the lid though, that corner support bracket had to either be removed or use a wingnut or something on one end so it could easily be loosened and swung out of the way

 

[theycallmecoyote]

I think Summit sells a battery box you could put in that space. But you would also need the original battery bracket that would go there if you had 2 batteries.

The bracket should be there. It is on my Escalade.

 

[2591tdj]

The standard bottom battery support plate is there. I can either bolt or strap a box on that plate. If needed I could easily put a battery there now and add a hold down clamp.

in fact I’m thinking about putting a 24 series boat battery there for transport to the lake this weekend. It would be safer than carrying it inside the Tahoe for the 2 hr drive. No risk of it falling over and leaking inside the vehicle.

Thanks guys. I hadn’t thought of checking Summit. I’ve measured some ammo boxes but so far there’s always been one dimension that wouldn’t fit.

 

[Tk59194]

 

[Tk59194]

Bought this from here, fits perfect. A bit pricey though. Photos above

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KoncarAndCo

 

[George B]

I came up with this but haven't worked out strapping it in yet.

 

[Philpug]

Anyone know where to find a similar box that would fit in the space (max 11” x 8” x 10” tall)?

How about this: https://smile.amazon.com/NOCO-HM082...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5HX2TS53ZX9FEMVRZ0XG

 

[Tk59194]

I came up with this but haven't worked out strapping it in yet.

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Magnets work well

 

[George B]

How about this: https://smile.amazon.com/NOCO-HM082...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5HX2TS53ZX9FEMVRZ0XG

The problem I found on my ‘13 was not the container fitting in the space but rather getting it open or in and out of the space. Realizing it was an “emergency” kit of sorts.

 

[2591tdj]

That U-1 size battery box should fit just fine. Thanks.

The lunch box looks good but pricier than what I want to spend.

I had a battery hold-down strap left over from installing a battery tray in my boat. I was unable to remove the tray from the Tahoe without first removing the fuse box. I removed all bolts from the tray and lifted it up just enough to slide the plastic/nylon hold down strap under the center of the tray from left to right. I pulled it from the front side next to the fluid reservoir, then reattached all bolts. It is in there tight and won’t pull loose. Now I just need to find the right storage box.

 

[Philpug]

That U-1 size battery box should fit just fine. Thanks.

For 12 bucks I will order one...if it doesn't fit/work I am sure I can find some use for it.

 

[STORMIN08]

I would order a battery box that fits the area...then toss the lid, keeps from messing with the corner brace and only real worry would be a roll over accident.

 

[Philpug]

only real worry would be a roll over accident.

That's your concern in a rollover accident?

 

[pwtr02ss]

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Off topic, but details on that catch can? Looks very clean

 

[Tk59194]

Off topic, but details on that catch can? Looks very clean

See my write up here:

https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/upr-catch-can-w-css.109388/

 

[2591tdj]

A group 24 battery fits perfectly in the unused battery tray. The kids borrowed my Tahoe today to go to the lake. I wanted them to take a new battery for the boat but didn’t want to chance it spilling inside the Tahoe.