New Toolbox for my 2022 Forza 36

[Snipechief]

I finally got a new toolbox. I had a plastic one for years, but it was to small and the drawer locking mechanism finally gave out.
Yesterday I bought this one and couldn't be happier.

[202235f]

Any details? Where you purchased? Manufacturer? Model? Maybe a link?
Thanks!

[Snipechief]

Sure it's a US General 27" x 21" . Harbor freight. It weighs 140 lbs.
I had to a compartment 12vdc lamp so I could get the lid open .
The drawers are nice and long. Now I don't have to reach inside to get to the tools. The drawers come out past the outside wall of the rig for easy access. Been wanting to do this for awhile now.

[BirchyBoy]

The toolbox itself weighs that much? I like the idea but have you checked how much weight those floors can support?

[Snipechief]

Well the fresh water tank sits on that same floor and full it weighs 700 lbs so yeah I'm not worried in the least.

[Snipechief]

The toolbox actually weighs 120 lbs. I quoted shipping weight, and tne Forza has angle iron supports under the decking.

[BirchyBoy]

Originally Posted by Snipechief

Well the fresh water tank sits on that same floor and full it weighs 700 lbs so yeah I'm not worried in the least.

Hadn’t really thought about the fresh tank! I may look into the same toolbox.

[Snipechief]

The fresh water tank probably spreads out the weight better I think it'll be about the same.
Full disclosure, I measured several times to make sure it would fit, but when I installed it I couldn't get the drawers open because the lid has to be about halfway open to unlock the drawers. I had to remove the three locking bars that mate up with the drawers that locks them in place when the lid is closed. I was really kinda thinking I messed up, but all the drawers also have a locking mechanism under the handles that you have to slide over to get the drawers open.
Keep that in mind. I also had to relocate a 12 vdc compartment light to get the lid to open enough.so I could actually access the tools easily.
All in all I love it. The drawers extend out quite a ways. I'm not going to fill it up, but I will load it with tools needed for most anything I encounter. I am a retired Diesel mechanic but I don't plan on bringing tools needed to rebuild an engine.
Just like our Coast Guard motto
Semper Paratus ( Always Ready)

[cthiggy]

Chief,

Had a craftsman tool box in our CAT pwrd 37' Tradewind Class A that I dearly loved. Not as smart as you, I DID carry enough tools to overhaul the engine in a Walmart Parking Lot.

My son was a Coastie.

cthiggy

[Snipechief]

My son was a Coastie.

Fantastic