[Paddlewise] Kayak Cargo Box

From: Mark Sanders <marksanders_at_sandmarks.net>
Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:43:52 -0700
http://www.sandmarks.net/CargoBox.html

Though I show off some pictures of my latest work in progress. It is a 
cargo box to hold kayak gear for trips and camping. I bought a class one 
hitch for _at_ $120 and thought I'd make the rest myself. I bought a hunk 
of 1x3 square tubing as the main support. Right now I just have my 
plywood tray bolted on to see how it fits, but I plan to reinforce it 
with some steel or aluminum angle iron--not sure which yet.
The box will attach to the tray in some manner. I figure it can hold my 
kayak gear and some camping stuff and maybe a bit of firewood.
Without the box, I though I could use the wooden tray to maybe haul a 
small roto-tiller when I need one for the back yard.
Maybe someone out there knows the rules in CA for hauling a cargo box??? 
I hides my license plate, which may be a problem, but my taillights are 
up high, so they don't get interfered with. When I trip the tubing, the 
whole shebang should only hang out _at_ 30", less than my kayak when it on 
my roof.
The box has wheels and is of a nice size, so it might make a nice table 
camping!

Mark Sanders

www.sandmarks.net
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