Under hood storage

[George B]

Looking for ideas or examples for using the second battery position in the NNBS for additional storage like was available on the OBS trucks. Will that OBS box fit? I was thinking of a properly sized ammo box or something. Would like to keep some tools, jumper cables and bulbs in there.

 

[Doubeleive]

I used to have a acquaintance with a felony and he would keep his gun under the hood, lol because the cops were not smart enough to look under the hood if he got stopped and searched.

but this looks like it might fit
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-MUV7...678029?hash=item5b559257cd:g:B7sAAOSwv0tU3haj
some of the older trucks had a storage box option but it is configured different
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Under-Hood...103818?hash=item1f0ef7c04a:g:AskAAOSwXZBeo~1P

 

[George B]

I used to have a acquaintance with a felony and he would keep his gun under the hood, lol because the cops were not smart enough to look under the hood if he got stopped and searched.

but this looks like it might fit
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-MUV7...678029?hash=item5b559257cd:g:B7sAAOSwv0tU3haj
some of the older trucks had a storage box option but it is configured different
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Under-Hood...103818?hash=item1f0ef7c04a:g:AskAAOSwXZBeo~1P

They are proud of that Honda box.

 

[Doubeleive]

They are proud of that Honda box.

yep, I was wondering if maybe they would sell one without the metal bracket, i bet if you poked around the internet you could fine something similar just the plastic box, straps are easy to come by and the existing battery holder bracket would work fine (assuming your's has one my Denali did) otherwise you can get those also they are the same as the nbs ones

 

[Doubeleive]

maybe a motorcycle storage box

 

[GreyStone]

They make large plastic Battery boxes that could be installed there and used for storage - find them on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-HM484-C...ywords=auto+battery+box&qid=1593790292&sr=8-8

 

[Hobert]

Here is an interesting solution on the forum. Not sure which size box they used.

https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/box-to-mount-in-2nd-battery-tray.110612/

 

[gooffeyguy]

That would be cool to keep jumper cables in. I mean, if you ever need to use them you're going to be right there with the hood open anyway!

I'd do something like this so I could move my cables from the back storage area, but my catch can is mounted there

 

[gooffeyguy]

They make large plastic Battery boxes that could be installed there and used for storage - find them on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-HM484-C...ywords=auto+battery+box&qid=1593790292&sr=8-8

You can get way cheaper battery boxes almost anywhere.

Just a few with a quick search on Summit...

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g1212?rrec=true

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-9-1766

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all76099

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/nbc-hm327bk

 

[Tonyrodz]

Def needs to be a waterproof box.

 

[gooffeyguy]

Depends on what you want to keep in it. Plus a roll of self stick window foam weather strip is cheap...lol

 

[Tonyrodz]

Depends on what you want to keep in it. Plus a roll of self stick window foam weather strip is cheap...lol

You don't want to open the box and see it 1/2 filled with water, no matter what is in there.

 

[gooffeyguy]

Drain holes, lol

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[Tonyrodz]

Drain holes, lol

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True.

 

[gooffeyguy]

I've had one of those Gator type plastic storage boxes mounted on the front of my 18' trailer for 15 years. It wasn't waterproof. I added that stick on grey foam to the channel on the underside of the lid that the top edge of the sides go into and have a couple holes drilled in the bottom. I keep a winch (and it's accessories), gloves, tie downs, wheel chocks, tire iron, moving quilt, etc. in there, and it's not under a hood but out on the A frame part of the trailer just behind the coupler.

I think unless you purposely spray down the cheaper box from the sides with a hose or high pressure wand it'd keep out most of the water.

Those expensive sealed battery boxes are for when the battery is placed inside the passenger compartment, like in a race car, and needs to keep gasses or acid in (well, they usually have a vent which is vented to outside the vehicle) and they need to pass tech inspection at a track.

 

[Hobert]

I found alternate location for my catch cans (dual system) to keep the 2nd battery tray empty. Used 1 1/2" aluminum angle, there are 2 holes predrilled under the front radiator plastic cover. On the firewall side I removed 2 plastic retainer clips for the top plastic trim there is metal under those so I used that as an anchor point for the little can. So if you want a second battery or storage this is an option.

 

[BG1988]

You don't want to open the box and see it 1/2 filled with water, no matter what is in there.

mine would be 1/2 filled with dirt rarely rains here

 

[George B]

Wow! Thanks for all the replies! When I get back home I am going to look at the local surplus store for an ammo box with a seal that will fit there. I figure on storing my jumper cables and some other items in there. Will post when I have it done.

 

[gooffeyguy]

I found alternate location for my catch cans (dual system) to keep the 2nd battery tray empty. Used 1 1/2" aluminum angle, there are 2 holes predrilled under the front radiator plastic cover. On the firewall side I removed 2 plastic retainer clips for the top plastic trim there is metal under those so I used that as an anchor point for the little can. So if you want a second battery or storage this is an option.

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I'll have to see if my 2012 can have the can mounted in that area.

I didn't drill any holes where I have it, a hole was already there and a bigger hole is next to it that allows me to reach in and attach/hold a nut on the back side.

Also, with the tray underneath, it allows me to place a small butter tub under the drain valve and let it drain while doing other stuff instead of standing there having to hold it.

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[DRKN57]

Wasn’t there a Seinfeld where Kramer kept pizzas warm under the hood? If I remember correctly it didn’t end well.


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