Outside Storage of leveling ramps

[the1andonly]

Now we have a small "outhouse" no garage but space underneath to carry such items.
I remember someone having done exactly the same and some nice ideas, photos, however , i have played about searching and got nowhere fast.
Any ideas out there?

 

[Al-Di]

cliffandger had something like this on previous van they may have a piccy,

 

[Two on Tour]

I carry a few things under our van, like a spare loo cassette, not often needed liquids in plastic bottles on a rack, and a set of waffle boards to get out of soft ground.

 

[the1andonly]

I carry a few things under our van, like a spare loo cassette, not often needed liquids in plastic bottles on a rack, and a set of waffle boards to get out of soft ground.

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Are you using the rod at one end to act as an hinge.
how are they fixed?
the waffle boards held up by nuts and penny washers?

 

[Two on Tour]

Are you using the rod at one end to act as an hinge.
how are they fixed?
the waffle boards held up by nuts and penny washers?

If the weather is a bit kinder in the morning then I'll take some photos which explain things a bit better.

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[the1andonly]

Two on Tour ANy thing else youve done worth copying.
Good man

 

[Richard n Ann]

I fixed the ladders under ours..

 

[Minxy]

If the weather is a bit kinder in the morning then I'll take some photos which explain things a bit better.

If you've got liquid in the bottles still I'd remove them otherwise they could freeze.

 

[RustyRuss]

I like this idea guys. I think the issue is “how do I get at the clips without lots of lying around on the floor?” So my thoughts are a shelf at one side of the van for the legs of the ladder and a rotating latch at the other side to catch the top loop or rung of the ladder so it’s easy to get at and undo whilst bending down. I’ll be back with some more ideas soon........

Russ

 

[Phill D]

I like this idea guys. I think the issue is “how do I get at the clips without lots of lying around on the floor?” So my thoughts are a shelf at one side of the van for the legs of the ladder and a rotating latch at the other side to catch the top loop or rung of the ladder so it’s easy to get at and undo whilst bending down. I’ll be back with some more ideas soon........

Russ

Don't make it too easy to get off, it could be a bit of a shock at 70mph...

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[Two on Tour]

If you've got liquid in the bottles still I'd remove them otherwise they could freeze.

I'm not too worried as they are engine oil, antifreeze, brake cleaner, screen wash, and the like.

 

[Minxy]

I'm not too worried as they are engine oil, antifreeze, brake cleaner, screen wash, and the like.

Its not the liquid itself that's the problem but that if it does freeze it will likely split the bottles so you'll end up having buy new ones, had it once with a bottle in our washroom and it made a hell of a mess, same with lemonade in a locker which popped the top.

 

[ivorantony]

Oil won’t freeze nor will brake cleaner and concentrated screen wash and antifreeze also so all perfectly safe outside,

 

[Two on Tour]

Its not the liquid itself that's the problem but that if it does freeze it will likely split the bottles so you'll end up having buy new ones, had it once with a bottle in our washroom and it made a hell of a mess, same with lemonade in a locker which popped the top.

They all survived the last two winters under there okay, so I have no concerns that they will not this winter as well.

 

[Minxy]

Oil won’t freeze nor will brake cleaner and concentrated screen wash and antifreeze also so all perfectly safe outside,

They all survived the last two winters under there okay, so I have no concerns that they will not this winter as well.

Even if it doesn't freeze it can affect the properties of it though, eg engine oil:

Does Motor Oil Go Bad If Frozen? – ForFreezing.com

forfreezing.com

Can motor oil be stored in freezing temperatures?​

It is not recommended to store your motor oil in freezing temperatures. According to automotive experts, lubricants should be kept in a place where there's a stable temperature. This means it can't be exposed to extreme heat or cold as this could cause changes in its chemical properties and ultimately affect its effectiveness and performance.​

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This reminder is especially relevant for those who live in areas usually affected by extreme weather conditions. This is also the reason why it's not advisable to keep your oils in your garage or inside the trunk of your car. These places can get really hot or cold depending on the weather outside.​

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[Richard n Ann]

Even if it doesn't freeze it can affect the properties of it though, eg engine oil:

Does Motor Oil Go Bad If Frozen? – ForFreezing.com

forfreezing.com

Can motor oil be stored in freezing temperatures?​

It is not recommended to store your motor oil in freezing temperatures. According to automotive experts, lubricants should be kept in a place where there's a stable temperature. This means it can't be exposed to extreme heat or cold as this could cause changes in its chemical properties and ultimately affect its effectiveness and performance.​

​

This reminder is especially relevant for those who live in areas usually affected by extreme weather conditions. This is also the reason why it's not advisable to keep your oils in your garage or inside the trunk of your car. These places can get really hot or cold depending on the weather outside.​

How do you protect it from the cold when it's in the sump then?

 

[Two on Tour]

When we had our PVC, we were stuck for storing the long poles for our Fiamma safari room, so I bolted a couple of lengths of black 4" underground soil pipe and capping's under our van across ways.
One stored the Fiamma poles and the other stored litre bottles of spare fluids, like engine oil, anti-freeze, loo fluid and the like.

Did the same sort of thing for the litre bottles on the bike rack of our present van until I found a new home for the bottles on the rack under the van.

 

[Two on Tour]

How do you protect it from the cold when it's in the sump then?

Beat me to it.

 

[Minxy]

How do you protect it from the cold when it's in the sump then?

Being in an engine it will be replaced at certain intervals when serviced, the stuff left in containers could be left for years.

Please yourself what you do with it, it's only meant to protect a VERY expensive engine after all.

 

[the1andonly]

Two on Tour If your weathers been any thing like ours you've been stuck indoors reading forums all day no time or inclination for photos. Ive just been progressing another project.
We have only one ehu socket thats at rear corner with my inverter at front.Last year had to run a long extention to rear of van to power the washing machine.edit switching this to Inveter will alow cable through window. So Identified the socket cable at the mains distribution box (1st cable removed ). So time adopt Richard n Ann 's method of using a manual changover switch and a mate n lok socket. Issolating the socket from the distribution leaves the other kit as std.

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[Richard Mason]

I fixed the ladders under ours..

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You take ladders with you? For what possible reason?

 

[Richard n Ann]

You take ladders with you? For what possible reason?

So I can clean the solar panel and skylights

 

[599]

hi guys . this worries me fastening gear underneath the campers . bill said he will keep a clear distance from the camper in front from now on . sorry guys we have the tee-shirt for things falling off vehicles we end up paying the cost . val

 

[Richard Mason]

Can’t you just do them through the skylight? Seems a lot of extra weight to make a bit more electric.

 

[Two on Tour]

You take ladders with you? For what possible reason?

Quite a few Funsters that I'm aware of carry a ladder with them.

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[Two on Tour]

Can’t you just do them through the skylight? Seems a lot of extra weight to make a bit more electric.

Both the nearest skylights to our solar panels have fans built into them, so you can not gain access through them,

 

[tonyidle]

I not only take a ladder but a set of steps, a kitchen sink, a lavatory and hand basin, and a full size shower .

 

[Lenny HB]

How do you protect it from the cold when it's in the sump then?

Sump heater how else, that's what they do in Scandinavian.

 

[Skez]

You take ladders with you? For what possible reason?

To access my roofbox.

 

[pelican]

I fixed the ladders under ours..

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What are the ladders for?