Hello! Log in or Register   |  Help  |  Donate  |  Buy Shirts See all banner ads | Advertise on TheSamba.com  
TheSamba.com
 
Aluminess Box with Gowesty swingout and Swag bin, pictures
Page: 1, 2, 3, 4  Next
Forum Index -> Vanagon Share: Facebook Twitter
Reply to topic
Print View
Quick sort: Show newest posts on top | Show oldest posts on top View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
whynotvw
Samba Member


Joined: May 04, 2004
Posts: 1322

whynotvw is offline 

PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 9:54 pm    Post subject: Aluminess Box with Gowesty swingout and Swag bin, pictures Reply with quote

Gowesty swing out with custom bracket to fit Aluminess Box/galley. Great for hauling Honda inverter or other stuff.



Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


Last edited by whynotvw on Sat Feb 23, 2013 2:24 pm; edited 1 time in total
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
syncromike
Samba Member


Joined: November 14, 2011
Posts: 660
Location: Boise, ID
syncromike is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 12:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

nice tip! Did GoWesty make your custom mount or is it a DIY? I've got that bumper and swingarms on my GW wish list and was just thinking the other day how I could securely store a Honda 2000i on the tray they had.
_________________
_____________________
'91 Syncro w/ Country Homes PopTop
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Facebook Twitter Instagram Classifieds Feedback
whynotvw
Samba Member


Joined: May 04, 2004
Posts: 1322

whynotvw is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 1:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

syncromike wrote:
nice tip! Did GoWesty make your custom mount or is it a DIY? I've got that bumper and swingarms on my GW wish list and was just thinking the other day how I could securely store a Honda 2000i on the tray they had.


Thanks, I made my own mount.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Jeff's Old Volks Home
Samba Member


Joined: December 19, 2011
Posts: 819
Location: Chester Basin, Nova Scotia
Jeff's Old Volks Home is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 4:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are both your tail lights visible? or is just a camera angle that obscures them...
Jeff
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
1621
Samba Member


Joined: May 15, 2006
Posts: 2174

1621 is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 5:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jeff's Old Volks Home wrote:
Are both your tail lights visible? or is just a camera angle that obscures them...
Jeff


I was going to ask the same, particularly with bikes. You may consider adding a third brake light to the upper window. Otherwise, it all looks tidy.
_________________
'85 Westy
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
whynotvw
Samba Member


Joined: May 04, 2004
Posts: 1322

whynotvw is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 8:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jeff's Old Volks Home wrote:
Are both your tail lights visible? or is just a camera angle that obscures them...
Jeff



Its visible. I have the third tail light, I just need to install it.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
rumitcu
Samba Member


Joined: February 12, 2008
Posts: 97
Location: Boulder, CO
rumitcu is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Saweet!

Here is a tangential question: do you notice any significant flex in the GW bumper/hitch from the lever arm of the bike rack? I have the 4-bike version of that on the GW stand-alone hitch, and it flexes like crazy since it is only mounted to the tow loops. I am probably going to upgrade to their rear bumper/hitch, and it would be nice to know that it will comfortably support the weight of the rack. Thanks!
_________________
85 Westy with Bostig V2.0 & private beta turbo
Boulder, CO
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
86syncrowesty
Samba Member


Joined: September 23, 2010
Posts: 115
Location: Colorado Front Range
86syncrowesty is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 7:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

rumitcu wrote:
Saweet!

Here is a tangential question: do you notice any significant flex in the GW bumper/hitch from the lever arm of the bike rack? I have the 4-bike version of that on the GW stand-alone hitch, and it flexes like crazy since it is only mounted to the tow loops. I am probably going to upgrade to their rear bumper/hitch, and it would be nice to know that it will comfortably support the weight of the rack. Thanks!


You may want to look into the Burley hitch, it travels a good length down the frame rails for support.
_________________
1986 Vanagon -- Syncro, Westy
2.5L Subaru
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Classifieds Feedback
Altoona
Samba Member


Joined: November 14, 2011
Posts: 502

Altoona is offline 

PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 8:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

rumitcu wrote:
Saweet!

Here is a tangential question: do you notice any significant flex in the GW bumper/hitch from the lever arm of the bike rack? I have the 4-bike version of that on the GW stand-alone hitch, and it flexes like crazy since it is only mounted to the tow loops. I am probably going to upgrade to their rear bumper/hitch, and it would be nice to know that it will comfortably support the weight of the rack. Thanks!


It will definitely support it. The hitch is bolted into the inner framework of the bumper - which is in turn bolted deep into the frame rails in three locations (2 stock points and a third past them). It is quite stout.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
specialev
Samba Member


Joined: March 25, 2011
Posts: 281
Location: Mukilteo WA
specialev is offline 

PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 11:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Did you put an extension on your bike rack? I've got the same rack with the GW bumpbers but when stowed it sit's much closer to the van.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
whynotvw
Samba Member


Joined: May 04, 2004
Posts: 1322

whynotvw is offline 

PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 1:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

specialev wrote:
Did you put an extension on your bike rack? I've got the same rack with the GW bumpbers but when stowed it sit's much closer to the van.


I extended about 12 inches" around the hitch area and had to shave some plastic part where the front wheels rests. I also extended the 15 inches like a add on piece so I can mount a third bike piece.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
whynotvw
Samba Member


Joined: May 04, 2004
Posts: 1322

whynotvw is offline 

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 2:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wanted to share some pictures of this product called swag storage bin for action packer 8 gallon. Made very well in aluminum. Pretty cool stuff. This solves a lot of my storage issues when I go camping and the best part is, very easy access. I thought about getting a storage box on the roof but then I can't take my surfboard and getting up there would be a bit of hassle.

Aluminess box with Swag storage bin.




Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.



Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


Aluminess box opens and can be used for a table for BBQ or other things.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


you can also load other stuff on top of the bin.
http://www.swagoffroad.com/
http://www.aluminess.com/
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
GWTWTLW
Samba Member


Joined: April 22, 2008
Posts: 2174
Location: Portland, OR
GWTWTLW is offline 

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 3:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

rumitcu wrote:
Saweet!

Here is a tangential question: do you notice any significant flex in the GW bumper/hitch from the lever arm of the bike rack? I have the 4-bike version of that on the GW stand-alone hitch, and it flexes like crazy since it is only mounted to the tow loops. I am probably going to upgrade to their rear bumper/hitch, and it would be nice to know that it will comfortably support the weight of the rack. Thanks!


I have a hitch mounted rack that I carry a hundred pounds or so on the GW bumper and it is rock solid.
_________________
89 Syncro Westy - GW 2.5, now with a double knob job
@gwtwtlw
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Instagram Gallery Classifieds Feedback
HoustonPhotog
Samba Member


Joined: February 20, 2013
Posts: 1514
Location: Houston, TX
HoustonPhotog is offline 

PostPosted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 7:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

whynotvw wrote:
syncromike wrote:
nice tip! Did GoWesty make your custom mount or is it a DIY? I've got that bumper and swingarms on my GW wish list and was just thinking the other day how I could securely store a Honda 2000i on the tray they had.


Thanks, I made my own mount.


I know this is a thread resurrection but I was very curious to see how you mounted the Aluminess box to the GoWesty Swing Arm. Curios to see if you just used the 4 hole mount points or used another method.

Thanks!
_________________
Abel Longoria
VanAlert App for Vanagons/Buses | Texas Vanagons | My Vanagon Build Thread | Follow Me On Instagram | Vanagon-centric Stickers Available Now
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
danfromsyr
Samba Member


Joined: March 01, 2004
Posts: 15129
Location: Syracuse, NY
danfromsyr is offline 

PostPosted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 8:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

might want to add some further mounted brake lights there else this all becomes your new impact zone Shocked
_________________
Abscate wrote:
These are the reasons we have words like “wanker”
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website Gallery Classifieds Feedback
whynotvw
Samba Member


Joined: May 04, 2004
Posts: 1322

whynotvw is offline 

PostPosted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 9:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

danfromsyr wrote:
might want to add some further mounted brake lights there else this all becomes your new impact zone Shocked


trust me, i had that figured out when i installed the box. the van seats high enough where the factory lights are easily visible when your behind my van. Twisted Evil
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
dobryan
Samba Member


Joined: March 24, 2006
Posts: 16473
Location: Brookeville, MD
dobryan is offline 

PostPosted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 9:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

whynotvw wrote:
danfromsyr wrote:
might want to add some further mounted brake lights there else this all becomes your new impact zone Shocked


trust me, i had that figured out when i installed the box. the van seats high enough where the factory lights are easily visible when your behind my van. Twisted Evil


Looks like a truck driver would have a hard time seeing the brake lights... Confused
_________________
Dave O
'87 Westy w/ 2002 Subaru EJ25 and Peloquin TBD

"To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive." Robert Louis Stevenson

MD>Canada>AK>WA>OR>CA>AZ>UT>WY>SD
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=620646

Building a bus for travel in Europe (euroBus)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=695371

The Western Syncro build
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=746794
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
whynotvw
Samba Member


Joined: May 04, 2004
Posts: 1322

whynotvw is offline 

PostPosted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 9:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

HoustonPhotog wrote:
whynotvw wrote:
syncromike wrote:
nice tip! Did GoWesty make your custom mount or is it a DIY? I've got that bumper and swingarms on my GW wish list and was just thinking the other day how I could securely store a Honda 2000i on the tray they had.


Thanks, I made my own mount.


I know this is a thread resurrection but I was very curious to see how you mounted the Aluminess box to the GoWesty Swing Arm. Curios to see if you just used the 4 hole mount points or used another method.

Thanks!


I did some further mods, at first I made a larger square plate to go on top of the gowesty square. But that wasn't enough to fully secure it. So I used Gowesty universal mount or the pole then secured two bolts to the back of it. So I have four bolts for the bottom and two bolts on the back using the GW universal mount. Now, it is very secure.

I use it all the time and definitely worth the investment. Not only it looks awesome but very functional. And because it is made out of aluminum it is very light and don't have to worry about rust. Surprised all the stuff you can fit into that box and the swag box on top. Also because of the railing on top of the box it is super easy to secure things on top of that box.

I think Gowesty might come out with something similar down the line.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.



Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


GW universal pole mount is a must to secure the backside of the box.
Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.


Last edited by whynotvw on Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:25 am; edited 2 times in total
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
whynotvw
Samba Member


Joined: May 04, 2004
Posts: 1322

whynotvw is offline 

PostPosted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

dobryan wrote:
whynotvw wrote:
danfromsyr wrote:
might want to add some further mounted brake lights there else this all becomes your new impact zone Shocked


trust me, i had that figured out when i installed the box. the van seats high enough where the factory lights are easily visible when your behind my van. Twisted Evil


Looks like a truck driver would have a hard time seeing the brake lights... Confused


camera angel makes it worst then it is. But I have a third brake light I just need to install it. But from behind and sitting position you can see the tail light.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Gallery Classifieds Feedback
HoustonPhotog
Samba Member


Joined: February 20, 2013
Posts: 1514
Location: Houston, TX
HoustonPhotog is offline 

PostPosted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

whynotvw wrote:
I did some further mods, at first I made a larger square plate to go on top of the gowesty square. But that wasn't enough to fully secure it. So I used Gowesty universal mount or the pole then secured two bolts to the back of it. So I have four bolts for the bottom and two bolts on the back using the GW universal mount. Now, it is very secure.

I use it all the time and definitely worth the investment. Not only it looks awesome but very functional.


Thanks for the info!

Looks great..
_________________
Abel Longoria
VanAlert App for Vanagons/Buses | Texas Vanagons | My Vanagon Build Thread | Follow Me On Instagram | Vanagon-centric Stickers Available Now
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Feedback
Display posts from previous:   
Reply to topic    Forum Index -> Vanagon All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time
Page: 1, 2, 3, 4  Next
Page 1 of 4

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

About | Help! | Advertise | Donate | Premium Membership | Privacy/Terms of Use | Contact Us | Site Map
Copyright © 1996-2023, Everett Barnes. All Rights Reserved.
Not affiliated with or sponsored by Volkswagen of America | Forum powered by phpBB
Links to eBay or other vendor sites may be affiliate links where the site receives compensation.