Smugglers hidy hole?

Question

Whilst grovelling underneath the van I came across this curious little platfom constructed out of timber immediately behind the nearside rear wheel.

formatting link

It's got a little "swing gate" at the back secured by a toggle and is roughly shoebox sized apart from being completely open at the top.

Seems a daft and rather insecure place to store anything which will either get wet and mucky or possibly bounced out by going over a pothole.

Any suggestions as to what it might have been used for? Just curious.

Tim

Mrcheerful · Accepted Answer

spare fuel holder?

JB · Answer

Place to put your (muddy) wheel chocks? JB

Adrian · Answer

Doesn't look long enough, though.

Tim+ · Answer

You could fit small chocks but not longer ramps.  There are better places in the cab to store stuff like that though. Tim

Gareth Magennis · Answer

Whilst grovelling underneath the van I came across this curious little platfom constructed out of timber immediately behind the nearside rear wheel.

formatting link

It's got a little "swing gate" at the back secured by a toggle and is roughly shoebox sized apart from being completely open at the top.

Seems a daft and rather insecure place to store anything which will either get wet and mucky or possibly bounced out by going over a pothole.

Any suggestions as to what it might have been used for? Just curious.

Tim

Tim+ · Answer

Hmm, it might just take a 5L plastic fuel can.  I'll try mine in it tomorrow. Most plausible suggestion so far... Tim

Tim+ · Answer

Spot on I think now. My 5L can is a perfect fit and can't bounce out.  Thanks for solving the mystery! Tim

Join the Discussion