Prior to last summer I was keeping lots of cooking-related things under the Westy's rear seat. Then I realized that we usually know in advance if we are going to campfire cook, so I wanted to consolidate everything into a plastic bin that I could toss up into the luggage rack when appropriate. I found a low profile clear plastic bin for $14.00 at a retailer called "Storables". Designed for storing extra belongings underneath beds, it measures 36" X 18" X 6" deep. The hinged top opens from either side. Minor drawbacks are: 1) The lid and body material may not fare well in direct sunlight. 2) The lids are not watertight. I cover it with a tarp, so these are not issues for me. At the campsite, I can pull it down and shove it under the van for easy access to my cooking apparati. I think it will also pay off on road trips as a convenient way to carry extra clothing while not disturbing the sleek, raindrop-like aerodynamics of the van. Storables has a web site: (www.Storables.com). Tom Salicos '87 Syncro Westy "He who dies with the most toys moves me up one notch." |
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