One Eleven ToolBox

[Streak]

Has anyone used the One Eleven Toolboxes at all? i am consdiering using 2 of these for my trailer, and one of my friends who manages a Repco, says these would be the perfect for what i want to do.

http://www.oneeleventools.com/product/456/black-checkerplate-steel-box-1140



Specifications:

Weight:   7.5 Kgs
Litres:   145L
Dimensions:    1140W x 340D x 375Hmm
Powder coated Black Gloss
Strong plated chest handles
Flush fitted key lock
Galvanised steel construction
Made from checkerplate steel and spot welded

[Williamson]

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Specifications:

Weight:   7.5 Kgs
Litres:   145L
Dimensions:    1140W x 340D x 375Hmm
Powder coated Black Gloss
Strong plated chest handles
Flush fitted key lock
Galvanised steel construction
Made from checkerplate steel and spot welded

2 x 7.5kg = 15kg.  That's a lot of mass to consider before you add 290 litres of cargo.
 

[Streak]

2 x 7.5kg = 15kg.  That's a lot of mass to consider before you add 290 litres of cargo.
 

well seeing it will be the only storage on the trailer, it is a bare frame at the moment, it would be the same weight as adding a cargo pod, or building a box to go on it, was doing the math yesterday 

[Marcus]

You'll be stopping for fuel as much as Sabie's wife

[Streak]

You'll be stopping for fuel as much as Sabie's wife

All that is going to be on the trailer is the two Toolboxes, esky, and fuel container 

[StinkyPete]

Aluminium might be preferable, but it's an elegant way to get a body for your trailer, and 7-8 kg is not too bad.    Ensure that the lid seal is waterproof.  You could always bolt some rails on the top, so you can tie more gear on top.   There may be an advantage in having a lid that will open right over 180 degrees, and lock in that position to form a table, which you could use to to boil a cuppa on the side of the road, or keep some of your stuff off the ground.
My two bob's worth.......

[Tackleberry]

I would free with STinkyPete about the aluminium for weight saving.  My other concern using two of these back to back streak would be the gap you would have to leave between them to open the lids, and then would you be able to open both together.  This would be effectively wasted space between the boxes unless you could use it for tent poles, fold up table/chairs etc, and then you have to retrieve them when you need them, which sort of defeats the purpose of having lockable containers in my opinion. 

Not ideal I would suggest, however it is your trailer and not ours, so if this is what you want then go for it as we don't have to use it and you do. 

[Streak]

I would free with STinkyPete about the aluminium for weight saving.  My other concern using two of these back to back streak would be the gap you would have to leave between them to open the lids, and then would you be able to open both together.  This would be effectively wasted space between the boxes unless you could use it for tent poles, fold up table/chairs etc, and then you have to retrieve them when you need them, which sort of defeats the purpose of having lockable containers in my opinion. 

Not ideal I would suggest, however it is your trailer and not ours, so if this is what you want then go for it as we don't have to use it and you do.

Yep i have taken that into thought, i am not to worried about the spare space, with the gear i am looking at taking, i dont really need to worry about the 110mm that will be left for the lids to open, i am being very conscious of not taking crap with me, so as a wise motorcycle rider said to me...."if it does not fit, well your not taking it are you"

[Panman50]

Hey Streak, 1-11 make top end boxes so quality wouldn't be an issue but definitely go aluminium not only for the weight but also corrosion.
Could the space between the boxes be expanded slightly and be used for water or fuel containers???

Regards, Tom.

[Couch]

Gal steel construction and powder coated so shouldn't be a problem with rust, weight only 7kg each, doesn't add up to much at all to be sitting on a trailer. Not what I'd use but then it ain't mine....so go for it mate, it should do the job for ya!!

[Panman50]

Gal steel construction and powder coated so shouldn't be a problem with rust,

Your right couch. In the back of a ute they last quite well but they do still rust.
For use on a trailer though, you have to consider road debris like stones flicking up and chipping the paint work.
The powder coat is not nearly as durable as a premium auto paint finish and will readily chip and rust.

Regards, Tom.

[Panman50]

After posting my last message I gotta get this cut and paste crap sorted.

It all looks wrong. Hehehe.