kaffi311
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Post by kaffi311 on Jul 1, 2019 13:34:43 GMT -8
I am mounting my trailer wiring j box on the side of the tongue. Can someone tell me- can I just screw the box into the tongue (tube metal) or do I need to drill through the tube and mount it with a nut and bolt? I am unsure of how best to mount it to ensure it is securely fastened.  IMG_7175 by kathy, on Flickr ** Disregard to electric tape holding it on  Thanks Kathy |
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nccamper
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Post by nccamper on Jul 1, 2019 18:26:46 GMT -8
I've used self taping screws with excellent results. Galvanized.
Painter's tape is another way to go.  |
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Post by danrhodes on Jul 1, 2019 19:10:45 GMT -8
I drilled and used a nylock nut. I also mounted to the top because these boxes are not waterproof so I thought the lid would be better horizontal. The box luckily spanned some crossmembers that were there for an old battery box, so I didn't need to drill the much thicker C-Channel.  |
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