Our Latest Mod- Dual Propane Metal Trailer Box for our LITTLE GUY MAX

[@RikiRSQ]

I am building a cargo trailer conversion and I just did this for my propane. Thank you so much for the video.

[@WhitneyRyanneBurton]

We just used your tutorial to do the same thing on our cargo trailer conversion! It's such a secure, good looking way to approach it! Thanks so much for the video.

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

That's awesome! 👏👏👏

[@geckocanyon]

My plan has to do with an enclosed trailer. I carry a 5lb propane tank inside the trailer right now and have always seen that as a problem. I bought a aluminum box for the tongue and plan on storing it in there. No battery or regulator on on the tank. It’s strictly for my bbq. Thinking of just drilling holes in the bottom for venting. LP gas drops so bottom holes should do the job in my senior citizen opinion. Well done video and clean job!!

[@robertwolf6170]

This is the perfect mod for the LGM! I actually have a newer model with the diamond plate box but unfortunately its only a 3 sided box which allows lots of rain and snow to enter the box. Right now everything inside mine is covered in thick ice. Also being able to fit two propane tanks and 2 batteries is huge for boondockers. You should send this to Xtreme Outdoors...they might change their design. Excellent job!

[@yogavnture1]

some people say this iidea is like putting a bomb on front of camper

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

As I said in the video, you must ventilate the box to avoid having a problem with the propane. I have the large vent on the back and several holes in the bottom of the box for both water drainage and venting of gas. We also keep a digital remote thermometer in the box to monitor the temp inside. We've had this in place for over a year with no issues and know many others who use a similar setup without issues. Anyone who has concerns should research and only proceed with what you are comfortable with.

[@robertwolf6170]

@@TurnerMaxAdventures Agreed. If you are careful and understand what you are doing you can improve upon the original design especially coming from the plastic cover. Vents and drain holes are better solutions than an entire open backside. The remote thermometer is another good idea for the batteries and if someone is concerned about gas build up then a detector can be added for that too. Do you guys have a solar setup to feed the 2 batteries? Did you pull the trigger on the lithium batteries?

[@lesliedepol5630]

Thanks so much for sharing your hack. I've been looking at all kinds of solutions and yours is the most elegant (size, proce, quality & ease)

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

That's wonderful!!! Thanks!!

[@yogavnture1]

some people think do ing this i s like mounting a bomb on front of camper

[@HappyPlaceDiaries]

What a FANTASTIC idea... beautiful work!

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

Thanks! We love it so far!😀

[@RandisAdventures]

New space for an additional propane tank and battery adds good functionality to any RV. Great tutorial. We bought our truck box but haven't installed it yet. 😀

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

Thanks, Randi! You guys will love it. It took us a few weekends to get it done, but I love the functionality and the look. 😍

[@topnotchreviewer1429]

Nice mod! I see lots of concern s about mixing propane and electrical. Here are my thoughts. 1) Your drain holes create a propane drain. 2) Your big vent in would likely dilute a propane leak, if there was one, to the point where the gas/air mixture would not explode. 3) You could always install a propane detector in the box.

[@7775Kevin]

Yeah I think there wouldn’t be a buildup of free propane in the box. I certainly hope it works out well!

[@cruzinbenny3750]

Well done

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

Thanks, Benny!

[@NOne-yt1tj]

Thank you for this video. I have been searching for options to store my battery and propane on the tongue of my pop up trailer. Your idea is very inspiring!

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

Wonderful!! Thanks for watching and good luck on your project.

[@tkrtezzla]

Nicely done 🫡

[@sandramichaud8033]

Exactly what I need to do❤ liked and sub

[@sfjn83]

Thank you for sharing! Nice job.

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@JoyousVoyagers]

Such an improvement. We will be doing the same! Always wished it came like that!

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

Us too, but it has been a fun mod addition. We love the look!

[@warrenwilliams9256]

Awesome 👍🏽

[@ncwomanparker1708]

You just answered one of my questions. Has anyone took the plastic box off and installed a heavy duty square one to increase the space for another cylinder and an extra battery. Thanks bunches for the how to video.

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

Thanks for the feedback. We didn't like the plastic box... on the new Max's they have replaced the plastic with a diamond plate aluminum. If we had that one we probably would have kept it.

[@catwoolf11]

That looks really good! Some people have warned me to not store my propane tanks in the same space as the battery. Why are you not concerned about that too?

[@marie3919]

Great idea

[@timothythegreat6294]

beauty❤

[@yogavnture1]

sorry to go ballistic but i told people what i was gonna do and they seemed to think i was making a bomb... glad to hear u feel the idea is sound. i did exactly as you did. vent on back some vent on bottom and soon i get my pipe for propane inside the box and the wires to the battery. when i do wires for battery i cut a hole high, as some say have a high vent. battery fumes?? what do you think about the propane regulator. i could put it outside the box but i prefer inside. i wonder if the regulator is a weak point . BOTTOM LINE IS WHEN IM MOVING OR NOT USING IT THE PROPANE TANKS WILL BE SHUT OFF

[@rickmarchetti3698]

My question is why do you want the propane tanks inside of a toolbox or truck box ? Cutting that big a section out of the back of the box took a lot of strength out of that box at least I would think so.

[@rickmarchetti3698]

My thoughts exactly why would you want to put propane tanks inside of a toolbox or truck box? I would never do that but to each their own I suppose

[@lauralarios423]

I love the videos. Thank you! I have a Q, we have a mini max. I would like to move the extra tire from underneath . Your camper have it on the back. How do you do it? Thanks

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

Hi Laura, Thanks for watching and commenting. We no longer have the VW, and are pulling our max with a Ram 2500 now.... see our video titled " you can't plan for everything" for that story. As for the spare tire we mounted it on the back hitch receiver. We posted in the facebook group Little Guy Mini/Max Mods about it a few years ago.. here is the link...m.facebook.com/groups/1071372549687070/permalink/1102560929901565/ Hope that helps

[@michaellowrey8159]

Question, going from 1 full tank and 1 battery and original cover to your setup, what was the difference in tongue weight?

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

We have always had the 2 - 6 volt batteries so they aren't new for us but they are 65 lbs a piece. The box itself is 29 lbs but the plastic cover and steel supports was 25 so only a 4 lb increase there. I added a dual propane holder at 6 lbs and a second tank at 37 lbs. So my personal net increase was 47 lbs. We alre also swapping out to LITHIUM ion batteries so battery weight will cut in half. So I expect my net increase to be about 10 - 12 lbs total after that.

[@danw776]

This looks great Chris - well done! Tell me, do you think that this craftsman box could hold 70lbs of weight on the cover? I have a generator and generator box that I'm looking to locate on the tongue of our LGMM trailer. I'd prefer to avoid the Stromberg Carlson tray solution that requires ditching the propane/batter shroud completely. Thanks in advance for your thoughts or advice.

[@russburns4323]

Do you have the part number or model number of the diamond plate box you used. I love this retrofit and want to get going on the project.

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-40-86-in-x-19-57-in-x-19-2-in-Aluminum-Chest-Truck-Tool-Box/1000615439

[@FandFcustomcarts]

Nice job! , you think if I get same kind of box but the 60" inch wider will affect my turning radius?

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

I believe it could impact the turning radius, that is why we chose the smaller one.

[@FandFcustomcarts]

@@TurnerMaxAdventures thank you so much! , I will be doing the same as you did, I was searching and searching and found your video at last minute. Going to buy the same size box as yours , many thanks! You did an awesome job!.

[@mikerose9414]

I am preparing to do the same mod. I am considering mounting the box reversed to save the space for the lid to open. I am concerned the box will get in the way of my attachment for the weight distribution hitch. It's near impossible to measure how the new box will fit until the old is off and the new is sitting there. Thoughts on this approach?

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

Hey Mike, thanks for reaching out I considered installing the box reversed to open on the "back side" but the box I bought didn't have the diamond plate on the back, and I didn't like it that way. But you will be able to push it back a few inches doing it this way, which will leave you with more room for your WDH hardware. I don't have a WDH, so it wasn't a problem. Most of the ones I have seen attach around the tongue frame and stick up. I assume that's what you are concerned about.

[@bergmanst]

What Model box is this? what are the detentions inches wise? I have the same tanks and I have the full size 12 volt lithium batteries Only 2 of them.

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

Here is the link to the box I have from Lowe's with dimensions. www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-40-86-in-x-19-57-in-x-19-2-in-Aluminum-Chest-Truck-Tool-Box/1000615439

[@warblur]

Thanks for posting your video! Is it possible for the tanks to get too hot in the box? Im thinking of securing a 5 lb in my vented rooftop cargo box but am concerned about heat or static. This is a similar setup, wondering how its worked for you.

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

Has worked great for us I have a remote temp gauge that I keep in the box that connects to our indoor/outdoor temp display. It's never gotten to an extremely hot temp more than it would outside under a patio grill. The vent in back is doing its job.

[@warblur]

@@TurnerMaxAdventures thanks. Do you have a vent fan in back or just vent holes?

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

No fan just a large vent cut out with a louvered cover

[@charlottewilson4680]

Where did you get the box and what is the approximate cost. This was amazing.

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

LOWES craftsman toolbox around $300. More information in the description box.

[@judymoore1952]

An you please tell me how you secured the batteries?

[@micmacshane]

Technical should be venting off the bottom of the box. propane is heavier than air

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

Thanks for this information!!!

[@papathao4035]

Should make and sell this as side business

[@yogavnture1]

this is very odd only 5k views of this. i mean a lot of folks would want to do this. i have done research on this and LOTS of comments about how dangerous this is to do and that an explosion will happen...............i am doing same as you . I HAVE done exactly as you have done i hope my ventilation is good . any after thoughts on your ventilation?

[@vickirichards5186]

Ill br copying that!

[@dlayne2012]

How is the quality of the box itself? I'm seeing bad reviews on the lock/latch system over time.

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

I've not had any issues with the box The latch/lock is very basic but effective. I added a dry lube to the lock mechanism and it hasn't given me any trouble.

[@retro93277]

Do you have a link for that box ?

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-40-86-in-x-19-57-in-x-19-2-in-Aluminum-Chest-Truck-Tool-Box/1000615439

[@ToddStoddard]

Nice job! How does it affect your turning radius?

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

Not at all! It's the short box and adds only 8 in. to each side. It's set back far enough from the hitch, that it doesn't affect it.

[@guillermomanso2339]

I would use a marine grade battery box and keep the same setup.

[@LisaSaffell]

Question. Will that hold two full size batteries and the two propane tanks?

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

Yes! Not much room for anything else.

[@yogavnture1]

IM READING THAT PUTTING BATTERYS AND PROPANE TANKS IN A BOX TOGETHER IS CRAZY AND MIGHT CREATE AN EXPLOSION? GOOGLE IT

[@mikewojcik11]

Would this be safe with LiFePo4 batteries?

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

We use LiFePo4 batteries and it works well

[@yogavnture1]

@@TurnerMaxAdventures WHAT IF I USE 6 VOLT DEEP CYCLE BATTERYS WILL I CREATE SPARK AND POSSIBLE EXPLOSION OF PROPANE

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

We had 2 - 6 volts inside for several months and had no issues. I dont claim to be an expert but have seen this setup on many other trailers and not aware of problems.

[@johnrussell2488]

Love this! Could you add the part numbers for the dual tank holder and battery boxes you used?

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

www.amazon.com/dp/B00IZCNOVC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

Right now we don't have a battery box. The ones we purchased didn't work out, so we are still searching for something permanent for the batteries.

[@yogavnture1]

@@TurnerMaxAdventures WOULDNT A PLASTIC BATTERY BOX INSIDE THE BIG METAL BOX PREVENT BATTERYS SPARK FROM IGNITING THE PROPANE TANKS?

[@nelsonperez8619]

Propane tanks next to the batteries.😢😢😢

[@yogavnture1]

great video but people are telling me that putting propane tanks together in a small box with batteries is crazy idea.!!!!! they say with one spark of battery the whole thing might explode. also looking online it says that if you get propane above 12o degrees in summer it might explode the bottles. its a metal box. wont it get hot inside in summer.? will your vent idea fix both these problems? if I google it it says if a propane leaks it leaks low............so if I make vent on back I want that vent to be low on box? I WANT TO DO SAME IDEA AS YOURS I HAVE A METAL BOX. AND IN BACK I PUT 2 BATTERYS IN A PLASTIC BATTERY BOX TOGETHER. A BIT DIFFERENT THAN YOUR IDEA AS THE BATTERYS WILL BE FURTHER ENCLOSED IN A BATTERY BOX. THEN ON OUTSIDE OF BATTERY BOX I PUT TWO SMALL 11 LB PROPANE TANKS THAT TUCK INTO METAL BOX JUST PERFECTLY . SO TIGHTLY I DONT PLAN ON SECURING THEM. TO KEEP IT SIMPLE I PLAN ON ONLY HOOKING UP ONE PROPANE TANK AND THE OTHER ONE I WILL HOOK UP MANUALLY SWITCHING OUT TANKS IF ONE GOES OUT. WILL I KILL MYSELF WITH THIS IDEA? PEOPLE SAY IM CRAZY . I APPRECIATE YOUR IDEA OF THE GRILL ON BACK. DOES RAIN STAY OUT OF YOUR CAMPER WITH THAT GRILL? IF MY BATTERYS ARE IN AN ADDITIONAL PLASTIC BATTERY BOX A LITTLE WATER INSIDE BIG METAL BOX WONT HURT I COULD HAVE A DRAIN HOLE.

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

As I said in the video, you must ventilate the box to avoid having a problem with the propane. I have the large vent on the back and several holes in the bottom of the box for both water drainage and venting of gas. I will sometimes get a small bit of water entry from the back vent during a rain shower, but it is very minimal and drains quickly. We also keep a digital remote thermometer to monitor the temp inside the box. We've had this in place for over a year with no issues and know many others who use a similar setup without issues. Anyone who has concerns should research and only proceed with what you are comfortable with.

[@yogavnture1]

@@TurnerMaxAdventures is the digital thermometer really needed? i mean if the unit is just sitting outside, one couldjust crack open the top of box

[@Sabumnim666]

The rules must be different for Australia, We are not permitted to store gas and batteries in the same compartment.

[@joshmyers6305]

I just purchased the box wow that was expensive. Don't much like the idea of cutting holes in it 😢

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

I completely understand. Been there...😂

[@yogavnture1]

no one is responding, i hope no explosion happened??

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

No explosions yet

[@wangoprc4]

No room for weight distribution bar

[@yogavnture1]

im having intense conversations online about this video and they say this is a very bad idea as one spark and explosion would happen. which is it. is this safe or not. i did exactly as you did with even more venting but online pros say what you are doing is a big no no.....

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

My apologies but I dont know how to answer your question. If you aren't comfortable doing this then I recommend not doing it.

[@yogavnture1]

@@TurnerMaxAdventures i am doing it and I've vented it even more than you have . and now I'm gonna put a metal sheet between the tanks and the battery box. but i discuss it online and they say one spark from the battery and one tiny leak from the propane and an explosion will happen. not if it will happen but when. so i don't know what to say either. my rv guy doing it seems to say he thinks its ok. and if u turned off propane completely when not using propane I think you are fine. a lot of propane fear in the world thanks for your video!!!! im just surprised their are no dissenting voices here

[@yogavnture1]

@@TurnerMaxAdventures i am comfortable. but others are not

[@yogavnture1]

im gettin information that what u are doing is illegal and not to code. that regulators leak and an explosion will come. I'm doing same as you. i hope we will survive. i will turn off gas when not in use