Top Storage Box for Van Life

                        (from raw materials to finished project)

The following are some pictures of a custom top storage box my brother and I made for his use in full time van life. (2006 dodge caravan) It will be used for long term storage of things not in every day use. 
In 2024 the total cost was about $200 and it was done in about 7 hours; at leisurely pace. It weighs less then 25 lbs and its dimensions are 5 feet by 17 inches wide by 11 inches deep. It is made of all painted aluminum with 2 x 2 wood as a frame. Metal angle brackets were used to add strength on corners. It is fastened to top luggage rails with 4 u bolts. Main tools used were a drill, grinder, saw for wood and metal cutters.  
Note: You can indeed buy top storage boxes but they are plastic and cost $500-$1100 for decent quality large ones. Enjoy the steps as we made this one enjoying our fellowship together. 
See the biblical gospel to eternal life HERE.

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We had to leave one spot due to someone reserved the pavilion so; we moved and kept going no issues. We van dwellers are used to moving a lot. ​

We had to make a "improvised longer tool" to get at the bolts to mount it but we got in done! It will be a useful item in van life for many years to come. 
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​Done, and he likes it a lot.....

Thank you Father for the energy to do such things and thanks to sister Aman for providing yummy snacks along the way!

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May God be praised
Tupos 
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