Custom boxes for step deck?

A 24" is going to hang super low on a low step! You will probably only have a couple of inches of clearance. I have a Fontaine step with a 40 inch bottom deck and 24" box brackets and it's low! Drop it another 4-5 inches and it would be dragging all the time.

 

Okay, I see what you're doing now. 48x24x24 is a standard size that wouldn't come with a custom charge. I like these Bawer's and they will be on my next trailer, not these roadgear crap I have now. The brackets I have are factory Fontaine and are the best I've seen. The universal brackets leave a lot to be desired. Check these boxes out http://tarpstop.com/Bawer_Stainless_Steel_Underbody_Storage_Boxes.php

I too have been specing a low step and storage is a concern, but so is unloading and moving boxes on the top deck just to use it. The only logical answer is to get a tarp system, but then what do you do about oversize? Good luck in your search.

 

Bawer is the best I've found. i think I am even going to get rid of my Sturdy-lite step box door and getting a stainless Bawer door for it

 

I need 2 - 24x24x60 or 24x24x48, bigger is better, underbody storage boxes, in aluminum w/stainless barn doors or the whole box in stainless. Anybody has them for sale or can help me get them? I was thinking of highway products boxes - any thoughts? - besides the fact that they are expensive. I tried tarpstops and they are out of the bawer boxes.

 

Man,, those Bawer boxes are sweet.

But I digress, all the Brunner stuff I've seen is top shelf. I've been to their place and I can see where it would be easy to get carried away.

One suggestion,, on the 24x24 or larger get swing doors. I once had 24x24x60 boxes with a single drop down door and putting stuff away was a PITA lifting it over a 24" door and into the box.

Think this stuff through and don't compromise if you can, aka "wished I would'a"

 

I've called brunner, their stuff is beyond expensive, not to mention the shipping fee. I'm in NJ. When I spoke with their rep, he told me that they build the box in aluminum and then wrap it in stainless, if I wanted the stainless option-I think that is the waste of material and customer's money. Why not just build it with stainless from the start? I've spoken to the "highway products" and they are expensive too, over bawer boxes. However, since I can't find any bawer's my size in stock, I would have went with the highway product's boxes if their stainless door up charge was not the additional $300 to the price of the already expensive unit.

 

I just got a box made to be installed on the frame of the Trailer with the door under the Step. I don't have the exact measurements but if anyone is interested I can get Measurements and photos. I am in North East PA and so is the guy that made it. PM me if you want

 

Interested in pics and specs. Same problem here w low pro step. I'd hate to buy em and bottoms them out and damage them