Trailer Tongue Storage

[2kwik4u]

Anyone running a storage box on the tongue of their trailer?

Something like this -->https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Tool-Box/DeeZee/DZ91717P.html

I used to keep a small toolbox in the bed of the truck with a lug wrench, bottle jack, spare bearings, tow strap, a few misc tools, flares, etc. Now I'm back into an SUV and don't have spare bed space to dedicate to a "boat box" with all those goodies. With previous SUV's I would just drop that stuff in the boat, but would forget it from time to time, or it would end up staying on the boat while on the water, or other such mess. I figured it's mostly tools and supplies to handle an issue while towing, so it should "live" with the trailer right? Well, where the heck can I put it on the trailer so that it isn't always dunked in the water, and stay mostly out of the way. We're looking to make a few long hauls this summer, and I would rather at least have some "first line of defense" before calling in the support trucks.

Anyone have any thoughts? Creative solutions? Ideas?

 

[2kwik4u]

Can't have anything forward of the black line. That's where my garage door exists when it's in storage (tongue folded).
Blue circle is the spare tires home
Thinking something in the space shaded in red would be great (although I'm deep into custom territory here).
Water usually "just touches" the jack mount at my normal ramps when launching/retreiving.

Also thinking maybe an Ammo Box on the far side of where the jack lives.

50lb Rescue Dog for scale and comedic effect

 

[dgfreeze]

I am not aware of any standard toolbox small enough to fit that area, so yes, that would likely be a custom build. Also, would an ammo can be big enough for the supplies you listed? Something like this, but preferably metal, would probably work, but not the prettiest of mods...

https://www.amazon.com/MTM-ACR4-18-Ammo-Crate-Utility/dp/B01CNP4HMG/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=waterproof+storage+box&qid=1617642251&sr=8-12

This might be too big also, but worth getting a tape measure out to find out... if it fits, you might be hard pressed to find a better option...

https://www.amazon.com/ARKSEN-Aluminum-TruckBed-Trailer-Organizer/dp/B07YBSM43V/ref=sr_1_19?dchild=1&keywords=waterproof+storage+box+metal&qid=1617642408&sr=8-19

Edit*** Make sure when measuring what fits, that you can still open the lid of the toolbox. LOL, that would suck...

 

[dgfreeze]

Of course, as soon as I hit the "POST" button, I find a cheaper version of that second one...

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