will this be safe?

[R1 Indy]

I have taken the wheels off the base and will screw some batton to the floor around it so it can't move, so i think the base is fine.

But what do we think about the top?

It is ridiculously heavy(nearly killed myself getting it up their on my own!) , especially once full, have tried giving it a good push from each side and doesn't move at all.

Its only a transit connect, so not like it has much acceleration, braking or cornering performance

so guys do we think this will be safe? or will it topple?

Oh and i can lock the cabs which stops the draws opening.

and yes its probably overkill for an electrician, but i like things tidy and in place.

[GAjon]

What will happen in a stop from say 30mph to zero in 3 feet.
Well as your a sparky I'd guess you would end up killed by the shower of cable tie cut offs left all over the floor.

I'd bracket it back at the top also.

[KTF]

I am going to say that it will be perfectly fine then wait for you to post the picture of it being 'safe' after you have been for a drive round the block and over a few speed bumps.

[Podie]

GAjon said:

Well as your a sparky I'd guess you would end up killed by the shower of cable tie cut offs left all over the floor.

[Exige77]

The top part will move.

All that weight holding it down will become all that weight pushing it over.

The main issue will be when cornering.

IMHO naturally

[Garlick]

It'll be fine.

I have unbolted my drivers seat as my bulk keeps it firmly in place at all times when seated.

Trust me.

[Phateuk]

Garlick said:

It'll be fine.

I have unbolted my drivers seat as my bulk keeps it firmly in place at all times when seated.

Trust me.

[McWigglebum4th]

The drawers will be fked in about a month

[chili1]

In short, no.

Needs a bracket at the top. Either weld a bracket each side or use a strap type bracket all the way round it.

[Six Fiend]

Just to check I'd replace the top chest with a 25 litre container of emulsion paint and go for a drive. No point risking damaging the tool chest...

(Trust me, having been a courier with a Connect, you want everything very secure, especially showers of cable tie cut offs )

[Toaster Pilot]

Garlick said:

It'll be fine.

I have unbolted my drivers seat as my bulk keeps it firmly in place at all times when seated.

Trust me.

- I drove my snotter with a couple of seat bolts missing for a bit longer than one probably should

[73mark]

chili1 said:

In short, no.

Needs a bracket at the top. Either weld a bracket each side or use a strap type bracket all the way round it.

^^this^^

[0000]

Take a route with only left turns.

[CB2152]

If you only ever turn left it should be fine.

Edit: Beaten to it

[TameScrapman]

I wouldn't. I used to work with a guy who had similar. He crashed, toolbox flew forward and broke his neck.

[Dave200]

I'm amazed that you got as far as coming to ask about this on the internet... Borderline Darwinism.

[xstian]

R1 Indy said:

I've been looking at these in Halfrauds at the moment. The are very good value for money at £200 for the pair. I wanted them for my garage but it is so full of motorbikes I can't fit it in. I've got a new lean to shed going up in January. Lets hope they are still on offer then.

[themanwithnoname]

I'd probably want it bolted to the bulkhead, but that's just me.

Something like that, I'd strap down tight, then strap it tighter, then add a few more fixings to be sure.

[Ginja]

xstian said:

R1 Indy said:

I've been looking at these in Halfrauds at the moment. The are very good value for money at £200 for the pair. I wanted them for my garage but it is so full of motorbikes I can't fit it in. I've got a new lean to shed going up in January. Lets hope they are still on offer then.

If they aren't then just wait, the offers are cyclical - will come round again.

[BrownBottle]

Does the van have a metal bulkhead?

If not it certainly will not be safe in a crash.