TONGUE BOX WATERPROOF HINGE

[Roberto]

I'm trying to build a Tongue Box and want to set it right up against the trailer wall. I can't figure out how to build a hindge that 1. would clear the wall when opened, and 2. be water tight.

Any suggestions?

- - - - Bob

[Bandit]

You could use the Hurricane Hinge as used on the galley or you can use a stainless steel piano hinge mounted over a strip of inner tube rubber.

[Nitetimes]

Or how about one of those nylon hinges like This one

[fornesto]

You'll have to set the hinge in 2-3" from the trailer to allow it to open all the way, and a hurricane or stainless hinge would work. One fella' used neoprene under the standard hinge to seal it. Or, you could have two small doors that open outward to the sides or a sliding lid. I thought of using a vintage Coke cooler at one point, but settled on a Model A Trunk that I got at a yard sale.

[Roberto]

Side Doors - - -huumm! - - I'll have to give that some thought.

thanks,
- - Bob

[madjack]

Roberto, goto my WWW site and look at our front box...it has side doors..............................................Jack

[goldcoop]

Or how about one of those nylon hinges like This one

Roberto-

That's the hinge I used for my tongue box, galley hatch and interior sofa/bed.

Worked great!



Cheers,

Coop

[Roberto]

That looks like it will work - - - I'll try it.

Thanks to all, again

[emiller]

McMaster Carr also carries that type of hinge