Discovering a safe RV cupboard space for coolers, wooden packing containers, and turbines is usually a actual problem on A-frame journey trailers. One space of a trailer that’s typically used for cargo is above the propane tanks on the A-frame. Stromberg Carlson Merchandise, the well-known Michigan-based RV aftermarket producer, has accomplished simply that. The corporate gives an progressive storage tray that may assist as much as 300 kilos.
The tray of the Stromberg’s CC-255 Trailer Tray (MSRP: $284.95) sits about 30 inches from the highest of the A-frame. As such, it simply clears the usual 30-pound propane tanks discovered on most journey trailers. The tray sits atop curved tubular assist legs which are adjustable to suit a wide range of A-frame widths and configurations.
An Straightforward RV Storage Tray Set up
What’s even nicer is the Set up of this Stromberg accent is comparatively simple for RV homeowners utilizing fundamental hand instruments. We witnessed as a lot throughout a go to to Bish’s RV in Meridian, Idaho. The one instruments wanted are a 3/8- or ½-inch ratchet set, some box-end wrenches, a drill, and a tape measure.
That’s what Bish’s tech used to do the set up. That method, the client might securely carry a 98-pound Cummins Onan P4500i Digital Inverter generator. It was put in on a 2021 Grand Design Reflection 313 RLTS. The tray would even be very best for carrying a pair of smaller moveable turbines.)
Sustaining Entry To Propane Tanks
Stromberg Carlson’s set up directions are nicely written and provide three mounting ideas. That method, the removing and/or refilling of the tanks could be accomplished with out eradicating the storage tray.
- Exchange the present propane tank plastic hardcover with a smooth vinyl cowl
- Exchange the present hardcover with a flip-top model to entry the tank valves. (This additionally requires removing of the cross bar to take away cowl and refill propane tanks).
- Depart the tank cowl off for direct entry to the propane tanks
Bish’s RV techs advocate the most effective resolution is changing the propane tank’s laborious plastic cowl with a smooth model. That’s what this buyer did after the tray was put in.
Straightforward Adjustment RV Storage Design
The CC-255 RV storage cargo tray makes use of a “T”-style entrance assist. It additionally makes use of a pair of sturdy mandrel-bent heavy-wall tubes for the rear helps. The rear tubes sit in metal pockets clamped to the trailer’s A-frame rails. In the meantime the entrance assist clamps throughout the trailer A-frame simply behind the jack.
All mounting components, together with the tray, could be simply adjusted to maneuver the tray fore/aft or side-to-side. No matter it takes to suit the trailer, and clear the tow automobile when it’s making a pointy flip. It’s a clear, well-designed cargo-tray system.
Bish’s Craig Martinez, a certified-RVDA/RVIA technician, put in this one in lower than an hour. He says the common RVer ought to be capable to do the set up in roughly the identical period of time.
RV Storage Sources
Stromberg Carlson Merchandise, www.strombergcarlson.com
Bish’s RV, www.bishsmeridian.com