Pest-proof outdoor boxes

OnlyJen

No. my sister is not throwing me out of her caravan, but...

When parked up she would like to store some bits outside to make more room. In particular dog food, etc. She is concerned about animals such as foxes chewing their way through.

Can anyone suggest modest (say 5kg) storage boxes, washing up bowls etc, with secure lids that are not likely to be chewed up and scattered all over the campsite overnight?

Thank you.

 

 

EasyT

20 years ago we used an ammunition box about 18 x 12 x 6 inches for dog food stored under the caravan

OnlyJen

Good grief ET! It is an Eriba, not a panzer

Thank you. A good consideration. You can get them in all sorts of sizes.

JVB66

We have used  plastic storage boxes ,that are available  everywhere, under our leisure vehicles for years and never had a "break in" after our dogs food and we always have had kibble type 

OnlyJen

Thank you.  I felt the same,  I often store food outside under my camper and never had a problem but my Sister, used to living in rural "farm" locations, is a bit paranoid about foxes and probably just needs the reassurance of other peoples experiences.

Cornersteady

we often use those plastic storage boxes that are designed to fit under a bed so that they will fit under the van. You can get various sizes, ours were 1m by 0.5m. We have ones where the lid snaps on quite strongly. 

OnlyJen

Thank you Corners.

As long as it's pest proof, I must admit I have never had a problem but as explained above Jo is very pest conscious.

 

Well, having to share a house with me she would be 

Phishing

We take a freezer box with our frozen stuff and then (when emptied into the fridge once its cold) use it for storage under the van.

Cornersteady

a pleasure.

link here

DavidKlyne

 I use quite a lot of these boxes for household storage, they are sturdy and have handles that lock the lid on. They are sold everywhere but if you are near a B&Q they usually have a good selection.

https://www.diy.com/departments/really-useful-clear-50l-plastic-storage-box/303709_BQ.prd?rrec=true#icamp=recs

David

DSB

We use plastic storeage boxes too.

David

Nuggy

I also use a plastic storage box under the caravan without problems. However I always check it carefully at the end of our stay and before lifting into the van, because earwigs love to hide in nooks and crannies and you could bring them inside, yuk.

mickysf

We once had hedgehogs on overnight forays enter the awning and eat our dogs food etc but we would never see them as pests. In fact, once we realised who the visitors were we left some titbits out for them. 

Navigateur

Some ammunition boxes have small drainage holes in the bottom which are not proof against ants.

OnlyJen

Thank you.  A cool box would be a useful addition to her caravan as well.

OnlyJen

A useful observation, thank you.

OnlyJen

Big softy 

 

I would do the same ....

Fisherman

No such thing as animal proof.  You only have to see what the Badgers get through at St Davids CC.

martybenji

I bought this not long again, it does a job and is reasonably priced.

https://www.gardensite.co.uk/garden-buildings/garden-storage/forest-multi-purpose-storage-box.htm