Storage

ReelTight · 06-11-2017, 06:40 PM

Have any of you come up with anything creative for storage on the DS's? I'm not talking about in the dash, but under the seat. I know on the electric carts they make trays that sit on top of the batteries for storage but there's not really room for that on a gasser.

I was thinking about building a box or maybe even 3D printing a box to fit exactly on top the electrical box were the solenoid is. Maybe even have my box be the lid for the other box if I could 3d print it correctly...only my box will be as high as the seat will let it and will be big enough to hold a few wrenches, screwdrivers, and spare belts...along with the insurance card and road registration.

What are you thoughts, ideas? Pics???

Springbok · 06-12-2017, 05:33 AM

I bought a cash lock box and put it behind my battery a few years ago.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Springbok

A few minor updates for the cart. I bolted in a cash box under the seat next to the battery. Once I got it in there I began to worry about dirt, mud and dust getting into the keyhole at the top of the box. So I super-glued a rubber valve cover grommet down around the base of the keylock cylinder. I was fishing around the garage looking for something that would fit snug in the grommet and keep the mud out. I found an old gas cap from a gas can I no longer own and cut it to fit. I wasn't even planning on it, but the gas cap provides a bit of a disguise for the cash box, making it look like some kind of fluid container! The main reason for the cash box is so that I can put my wallet and phone in it when I go swimming, instead of trying to hide them in a shoe or on a towel.

I also installed a 12V cigarette lighter socket on the dash up front, nothing too fancy about that. Mainly for charging my phone.

Here's the cash box I bought:

Installed:

ReelTight · 06-12-2017, 06:40 AM

I like that...and it's lockable which is that much batter.

ReelTight · 06-18-2017, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Springbok

I bought a cash lock box and put it behind my battery a few years ago.

what year is your cart? My air box is a lot larger than yours. I couldn't access a cash box mounted where yours is because the air box would be over it.

ReelTight · 06-18-2017, 06:56 AM

Also, where did you find that little box. I can't find anything like it...

lockman1 · 06-18-2017, 07:19 AM

How about an "under the counter" cash drawer mounted under your rear seat?
Key lockable, and the drawer is spring loaded so it "pops out" when the it's unlocked!

Something like this...

02745567-36d5-49ef-a917-3b483c65b911_1.1044f3d66dcb9ef8c989fb54f503b869.jpeg

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sparco-Pr...-Gray/19301587

Granted, for that price, you'd be paying more for the tray (that your not going to use) then the box,
I didn't research it very hard, but you may be able to find just the box somewhere.

ReelTight · 06-18-2017, 07:44 AM

Nah...thanks for looking though. I'm really going for something under the front seat. Similar to Spring if I can figure out where. I still think my idea will work but I don't have a 3D printer and to my knowledge neither do any of my friends

lockman1 · 06-18-2017, 07:49 AM

No worries!

you mentioned you wanted a couple of wrenches and maybe spare belts,
so I just figured you'd might want something a little larger.

ReelTight · 06-18-2017, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lockman1

No worries!

you mentioned you wanted a couple of wrenches and maybe spare belts,
so I just figured you'd might want something a little larger.

That's right. Larger would be better. The box I would design would be large enough. Spring's could probably work but would certainly look for something a little larger.

06-18-2017, 12:20 PM

you could mount it to the seat bottom

Overall Height - Top to Bottom: 8"
Overall Width - Side to Side: 6.25"
Overall Depth - Front to Back: 3.25"

https://www.staples.com/Homak-First-...akamai-feo=off

06-11-2017, 06:40 PM	#1
ReelTight Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Summerville SC Posts: 233	Storage Have any of you come up with anything creative for storage on the DS's? I'm not talking about in the dash, but under the seat. I know on the electric carts they make trays that sit on top of the batteries for storage but there's not really room for that on a gasser. I was thinking about building a box or maybe even 3D printing a box to fit exactly on top the electrical box were the solenoid is. Maybe even have my box be the lid for the other box if I could 3d print it correctly...only my box will be as high as the seat will let it and will be big enough to hold a few wrenches, screwdrivers, and spare belts...along with the insurance card and road registration. What are you thoughts, ideas? Pics???

06-12-2017, 06:40 AM	#3
ReelTight Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Summerville SC Posts: 233	Re: Storage I like that...and it's lockable which is that much batter.

06-18-2017, 06:56 AM	#5
ReelTight Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Summerville SC Posts: 233	Re: Storage Also, where did you find that little box. I can't find anything like it...

06-18-2017, 07:19 AM	#6
lockman1 What the ....? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 14,932	Re: Storage How about an "under the counter" cash drawer mounted under your rear seat? Key lockable, and the drawer is spring loaded so it "pops out" when the it's unlocked! Something like this... 02745567-36d5-49ef-a917-3b483c65b911_1.1044f3d66dcb9ef8c989fb54f503b869.jpeg https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sparco-Pr...-Gray/19301587 Granted, for that price, you'd be paying more for the tray (that your not going to use) then the box, I didn't research it very hard, but you may be able to find just the box somewhere.

06-18-2017, 07:44 AM	#7
ReelTight Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Summerville SC Posts: 233	Re: Storage Nah...thanks for looking though. I'm really going for something under the front seat. Similar to Spring if I can figure out where. I still think my idea will work but I don't have a 3D printer and to my knowledge neither do any of my friends

Today
BGW	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum

06-18-2017, 07:49 AM	#8
lockman1 What the ....? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 14,932	Re: Storage No worries! you mentioned you wanted a couple of wrenches and maybe spare belts, so I just figured you'd might want something a little larger.

06-18-2017, 12:20 PM	#10
crash test dummy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Storage you could mount it to the seat bottom Overall Height - Top to Bottom: 8" Overall Width - Side to Side: 6.25" Overall Depth - Front to Back: 3.25" https://www.staples.com/Homak-First-...akamai-feo=off
crash test dummy Guest Posts: n/a

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
Doesn't want to go after storage	Star and Fairplay
Cart storage	Electric EZGO
Winter Storage and Run/Tow	Electric Club Car
Outside Storage Cover	Gas Yamaha
Storage Covers ($50 or $175)	Lifted Golf Carts