Chuck box ideas

[Brooke_Cances]

@Travelatomoverland Do you have a link to that amazing chuck box from Expedition Portal?

 

[dervwbus]

Here is my outdoor kitchen - wooden construction - permanently fixed on a swing-away tray (can be removed if really necessary) - super fast setup time - less then a minute. I wasn't able to upload a movie with more details - it's posted on my Instagram account (@dervwbus).

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[Kait&Alex]

Found an old Military tote on Craigslist, my dad informed me it was what they would bring into the field with hot food in it. I was excited! A perfect base for our chuck box. So I went to work and did some simple modifications. Nothing crazy.
Modifications
Wood to level out the shelves
A trial shelf to add storage - to be fixed at later date
Non slip pads because no one likes everything spilling out
Hinges to make it one unit
Wheels with locks to level it out and make it easier to slide in and out of the trailer
Wire hanger with s hooks for our utensils
WALAH! A very sturdy, easy chuck box.


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[ElDusto]

Found an old Military tote on Craigslist, my dad informed me it was what they would bring into the field with hot food in it. I was excited! A perfect base for our chuck box. So I went to work and did some simple modifications. Nothing crazy.
Modifications
Wood to level out the shelves
A trial shelf to add storage - to be fixed at later date
Non slip pads because no one likes everything spilling out
Hinges to make it one unit
Wheels with locks to level it out and make it easier to slide in and out of the trailer
Wire hanger with s hooks for our utensils
WALAH! A very sturdy, easy chuck box.


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let's see this thing!

 

[blackntan]

let's see this thing!

Ill secound that

 

[Allshookup]

I built one similar to the plans linked above back in 2013. I have used it about a dozen times and it has been great. Keeps everything well organized and gives you a great surface to work off of.

 

[Obi-Juan]

I'm really interested in a Chuck box like this.... It's compact, with adjustable legs, and two work surfaces!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/269457830/double-classic-chuck-box?ref=shop_home

 

[ArkansasDon]

Sally & I like to keep things simple, our kitchen gear is stored in a tote. Nothing fancy but works for us. Our long term foods is stored in another green colored Plano 56qt box. Our perishables are stored in a black Plano 56qt box.

 

[RobRed]

I went down the chuck box build road - super fun project. I ended up abandoning it due to weight (wood is heavy) and efficiency in packing it for overland travel. Not trying to talk anyone out of it just be aware of it. Some great designs out there - I've always liked @Corey box but he also changed into something lighter weight. https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/show-me-your-chuckboxes-camp-kitchen-setups.9395/#post-184877

I really like that Drifta 200 setup! Too bad they can't ship it to the US. I guess I'll just have to build my own. ;)

I think they have an agent who ships to the USA - Kakadu Camping.

 

[blackntan]

Sally & I like to keep things simple, our kitchen gear is stored in a tote. Nothing fancy but works for us. Our long term foods is stored in another green colored Plano 56qt box. Our perishables are stored in a black Plano 56qt box.
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like the old style coffee pots and cast iron pan food and drink tastes better

 

[John iowa]

My chuck box came together this fall. It’s heavy, but it’s a complete kitchen all packed into itself. We cooked for 100 cubscouts with it.

 

[blackntan]

Some great ideas keep them coming. BnT

 

[Hyeti]

Robot or human?

Though not the sturdiest, but helps me pack all the kitchen stuff.

Top Rack - camp lights, cups, plates and cutlery.
Middle - condiments and sauces
Bottom - pans and large bowls

 

[Kimmar]

Robot or human?

Though not the sturdiest, but helps me pack all the kitchen stuff.

Top Rack - camp lights, cups, plates and cutlery.
Middle - condiments and sauces
Bottom - pans and large bowls

Hyeti, This is a really good idea.

 

[Viking1204]

Good thread, has given me some great ideas for building my own Chuck Box! BTW, I had never heard of a Chuck Box until I clicked on this thread! My idea is to build a Chuck Box that is mostly open inside but fitted to store plastic totes or those plastic drawers, this will help keep the weight of the box down. I'll build a nice top to hold my portable grill and should be nice. Tell you what, I'm finding all kinds of things to keep me busy on this forum and loving every minute of it!

 

[MDBIGHORN]

I made my chuck box over the winter. I used a wood frame with a aluminum skin that I painted at work while I was spraying cars at work. For some reason I don't have a pic with it closed I'll ad one when I have time.

 

[Billiebob]

Finally finished construction of my chuck box and got it set in my truck.

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This is one of the best ever !!
We had something similar 40 years ago, built out of 1/4" Baltic Birch.

 

[Granite Ridge Overland]

I'm in the works now of converting my grandfathers military foot locker in a Chuck Box. The idea is for it to slide out of the cargo area on it's side and the "top" will open downward and act as the shelf for our cookstove.

 

[M Rose]

I'm in the works now of converting my grandfathers military foot locker in a Chuck Box. The idea is for it to slide out of the cargo area on it's side and the "top" will open downward and act as the shelf for our cookstove.

Post pictures when you are done, very interested in what you come up with.

 

[Granite Ridge Overland]

Post pictures when you are done, very interested in what you come up with.

Will do!