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Found an old Military tote on Craigslist, my dad informed me it was what they would bring into the field with hot food in it. I was excited! A perfect base for our chuck box. So I went to work and did some simple modifications. Nothing crazy.
Modifications
Wood to level out the shelves
A trial shelf to add storage - to be fixed at later date
Non slip pads because no one likes everything spilling out
Hinges to make it one unit
Wheels with locks to level it out and make it easier to slide in and out of the trailer
Wire hanger with s hooks for our utensils
WALAH! A very sturdy, easy chuck box.


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Found an old Military tote on Craigslist, my dad informed me it was what they would bring into the field with hot food in it. I was excited! A perfect base for our chuck box. So I went to work and did some simple modifications. Nothing crazy.
Modifications
Wood to level out the shelves
A trial shelf to add storage - to be fixed at later date
Non slip pads because no one likes everything spilling out
Hinges to make it one unit
Wheels with locks to level it out and make it easier to slide in and out of the trailer
Wire hanger with s hooks for our utensils
WALAH! A very sturdy, easy chuck box.


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let's see this thing!
 

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I went down the chuck box build road - super fun project. I ended up abandoning it due to weight (wood is heavy) and efficiency in packing it for overland travel. Not trying to talk anyone out of it just be aware of it. Some great designs out there - I've always liked @Corey box but he also changed into something lighter weight. https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/show-me-your-chuckboxes-camp-kitchen-setups.9395/#post-184877



I really like that Drifta 200 setup! Too bad they can't ship it to the US. I guess I'll just have to build my own. ;)
I think they have an agent who ships to the USA - Kakadu Camping.
 

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Good thread, has given me some great ideas for building my own Chuck Box! BTW, I had never heard of a Chuck Box until I clicked on this thread! My idea is to build a Chuck Box that is mostly open inside but fitted to store plastic totes or those plastic drawers, this will help keep the weight of the box down. I'll build a nice top to hold my portable grill and should be nice. Tell you what, I'm finding all kinds of things to keep me busy on this forum and loving every minute of it!
 
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I'm in the works now of converting my grandfathers military foot locker in a Chuck Box. The idea is for it to slide out of the cargo area on it's side and the "top" will open downward and act as the shelf for our cookstove.
 

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I'm in the works now of converting my grandfathers military foot locker in a Chuck Box. The idea is for it to slide out of the cargo area on it's side and the "top" will open downward and act as the shelf for our cookstove.
Post pictures when you are done, very interested in what you come up with.