Alternatives to Malone Wire storage basket
Alternatives to Malone Wire storage basket
Looking for some alternatives to the wire basket from Malone. Really like the concept, but don’t want to spend $350 for wet storage on my trailer. Been thinking about using a double sized milk crate with a makeshift lid. Wondering if anyone else has done something similar.
Re: Alternatives to Malone Wire storage basket
Not sure what the dimensions are on the wire basket. One option would be to get a plastic tool box and drill holes in the bottom and sides for ventilation. You could also install some small vents like are in the roofing section at Home Depot on the side of the box.
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Re: Alternatives to Malone Wire storage basket
This may work as well. Would have to probably figure out a way to mount it, but it's a third of the cost: https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-19492 ... 454&sr=8-2
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Re: Alternatives to Malone Wire storage basket
Here is what I use on my kayak trailer. One of them is a locking bin from Walmart I got for about 60 bucks, the other is not a locking one. I drilled two holes in the bottom fo the bin, ran a chain through one hole, the bottom mesh of the trailer and up through the other hole, and then connected the chains with a padlock inside the box so the box could not be lifted and taken when parked. The other bin is just held on with bungees and the lid is closed with a bungee cord as well. I use that for dirty fish bags, waders, and boots storage after I am done so that I don't have to put them in my car. I drilled a couple of holes in the bottom to secure it to the trailer with bungee and for drainage.
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Shoffer lets me use the smaller cooler to put my limits of caught fish in! Storage coolers work for kayaks and trailers.
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Re: Alternatives to Malone Wire storage basket
can't beat fish and big grins - umm, but I count 6 fish in that limit.
I can see Malone asking what they do for such a large custom piece of heavy-gauge welded stainless.
Here's the closest I could find to a useful size online, and only $80
https://www.toolots.com/folding-wire-co ... acity.html
But it's also 32" long, and not 48"
I can see Malone asking what they do for such a large custom piece of heavy-gauge welded stainless.
Here's the closest I could find to a useful size online, and only $80
https://www.toolots.com/folding-wire-co ... acity.html
But it's also 32" long, and not 48"