You might consider an HDPE cutting board cut to “just right” size as sort of “false floor” on top of the dividers for perfect weight distribution, and to protect what’s underneath.
You need a cutting board anyway
Battle of the Boxes: AluBox vs Zarges
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You might consider an HDPE cutting board cut to “just right” size as sort of “false floor” on top of the dividers for perfect weight distribution, and to protect what’s underneath.
You need a cutting board anyway
david74
Adventurist
Thanks @WashingtonTaco for confirming that the FR foam divider is looking up to the job. At the moment I am gravitating towards using this Fr foam (7” high) in conjunction with the Zarges OEM foam lining. Will hopefully be able to post a few photos next monthI think the Front Runner foam would be sufficient support for the Partner Steel stove. I would put pins in top and bottom though to minimize splay of the dividers.
My mod thread of my Zarges.
Zarges box mods
Not to take away from @Daves Zarges Alubox comparison this thread will focus on Zarges boxes and how I outfitted mine. I have wanted Zarges boxes for my offroad vehicles for many years. Having used them in my aviation career receiving and shipping parts worth more than the average home I knew...
Yes, I’ve snooped around for a while here and had a good read of your thread. Nicely put together.
david74
Adventurist
It will need to be 2 cutting boards since these are the house rules but I like your thinking @Dave. Was gravitating to HDPE cutting boards anyway but was considering having them vertical in the box. I think laying them horizontal is a great idea and not as fiddle as digging out from the sides of the box.You might consider an HDPE cutting board cut to “just right” size as sort of “false floor” on top of the dividers for perfect weight distribution, and to protect what’s underneath.
You need a cutting board anyway
I have the AluBox RuumX dividers. They are everything that the TrekPak dividers are, without the insane price.
No idea about any FrontRunner products for AluBox?
Frontrunner Flat Packs?
They will fit in the the Zarges and AluBox that are sized near 21.65 X 13.78 X 8.66 or larger but it's not a snug fit since they're sized for the African ammo box.
Points to the Flat Pack because you can zip it closed to empty the aluminum box quickly and is about $45
Points to the AluBox RuumX because it's far more customizable and won't slide around within the box with your stuff.
david74
Adventurist
Front Runner Storage Box Foam Dividers
Looks decent but those pins look to be plastic, and they're probably sized specifically for the FR boxes.
Points to RuumX for metal pins and sizing to suit AluBox.
WashingtonTaco
Adventurist
The FR are plastic, fortunately Trekpak pins (metal) will work too!
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TACMEDIC
Adventurist
Flashback posting again:
Update on my Zarges and Alu-box system.
I saw that Zarges has a floor guard option for $42
zargesusa.com
I was able to make my own with some auto trim guard. I bought a 10 foot section ($16)
It only takes 6 feet is you do a 100% trim on the base. My next purchase will have less
excess.
For your entertainment.
Update on my Zarges and Alu-box system.
I saw that Zarges has a floor guard option for $42
Zarges Floor Guard
Protect your boat and pristine floors! 8’ length coiled floor guard Installation instructions: Measure the length and width of your case, determine the section lengths you wish to cut your Zarges Floor Guard based on initial measurements. Once the section lengths have been determined, use...
zargesusa.com
I was able to make my own with some auto trim guard. I bought a 10 foot section ($16)
It only takes 6 feet is you do a 100% trim on the base. My next purchase will have less
excess.
For your entertainment.
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Flashback posting again:
Update on my Zarges and Alu-box system.
I saw that Zarges has a floor guard option for $42
Zarges Floor Guard
Protect your boat and pristine floors! 8’ length coiled floor guard Installation instructions: Measure the length and width of your case, determine the section lengths you wish to cut your Zarges Floor Guard based on initial measurements. Once the section lengths have been determined, use...
I was able to make my own with some auto trim guard. I bought a 10 foot section ($16)
It only takes 6 feet is you do a 100% trim on the base. My next purchase will have less
excess.
For your entertainment.
View attachment 64947
That's actually pretty cool. Thanks for sharing the cheaper option.
Wonder how much it helps reduce movement in the back of a truck bed?
Flashback posting again:
Update on my Zarges and Alu-box system.
I saw that Zarges has a floor guard option for $42
Zarges Floor Guard
Protect your boat and pristine floors! 8’ length coiled floor guard Installation instructions: Measure the length and width of your case, determine the section lengths you wish to cut your Zarges Floor Guard based on initial measurements. Once the section lengths have been determined, use...
I was able to make my own with some auto trim guard. I bought a 10 foot section ($16)
It only takes 6 feet is you do a 100% trim on the base. My next purchase will have less
excess.
For your entertainment.
View attachment 64947
Just did a box. On to the 2nd. Not bad.
WashingtonTaco
Adventurist
I like it, thanks for the link!Flashback posting again:
Update on my Zarges and Alu-box system.
I saw that Zarges has a floor guard option for $42
Zarges Floor Guard
Protect your boat and pristine floors! 8’ length coiled floor guard Installation instructions: Measure the length and width of your case, determine the section lengths you wish to cut your Zarges Floor Guard based on initial measurements. Once the section lengths have been determined, use...
I was able to make my own with some auto trim guard. I bought a 10 foot section ($16)
It only takes 6 feet is you do a 100% trim on the base. My next purchase will have less
excess.
For your entertainment.
View attachment 64947
Do they stack well with the guard?
Zero issues I've seen
After using my two Zarges boxes at MRV last weekend. That rubber seal mod is absolutely a must have. I had recently installed a decked system in the back of my Power Wagon and was concerned the Zarges cases would slide all over on the almost 3 hr drive to camp. I'm happy to say that the boxes didn't move an inch on the drive to and from camp. Additionally the molding helped keep the boxes in place on my tailgate with my Mountain Hatch cover where before they would slide and move fairly easy. So hats off to @TACMEDIC for coming up with that mod and the link for the correct molding.