In my effort to provide a humorous spin on a project taking up space in my garage for far too long, I inadvertently offended the mighty carpenter / do-it-yourselfer / mad-engineer that is my other half by posting an image that did properly convey the amount of hard work he put into his creation, nor its sheer awesomeness.
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I give you –
THE CHUCK BOX: Part Deux.
Measuring 33.5″ tall, 60″ long, and 24.5″ deep (0.85m x 1.524m x 0.6223m) and goodness knows how many pounds in its ‘closed’ position, the chuck box (which could also be described as a tiny home kitchenette) has everything one might need to create a home-cooked meal, even when you are miles from home including a working sink operated by a foot pump as well as a double burning gas-powered grill with gas storage tank. Utensils are also within ready reach as are (my personal favorite) a trio of travel wine glasses.
But that’s not all.
The entire top flips a mind-boggling 180 degrees thanks to a well-placed piano hinge. A pair of hidden legs then extends to provide this lucky chuck box owner an extra meal prep counter space.
But your taste buds aren’t the only things to get a workout thanks to this monument of epic engineering.
There’s more?
Feast your eyes on an optional audio-visual extravaganza complete with flat screen tv, speaker system, power bar, remote caddy, and over the air extended antenna. This detachable system is perfect for keeping small children (and those full-grown) entertained for hours and is especially handy during long tailgates throughout football season.
How do all these awesome electronics operate? I’m glad you asked. The A/V system is run off a portable solar panel plus inverter (not pictured), which my other half will tell you more than you ever wanted to know about if you ever ask him.
But wait, we’re still not done!
When it is time to pack up, the entire box closes like a traveling steam truck of old protecting its contents until the next time you journey off to create new memories.
Act Now. Limited Quantities. Time is running out!
I wish I could say contact my other half here for questions about what it would take to get yourself one of these marvels, except we have yet to figure out how to lift the thing high enough to fit on the trailer hitch.
However, knowing my other half, he already has a few ideas as to how to solve that problem as well. My guess? Those ideas will be equally awesome, but take up the remaining space in the garage for the foreseeable future.
Until next time!
Allie Potts Writes 
OMG. This is hilarious. But… but… isn’t it supposed to come with a swimming pool too?
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I KNEW there was something we forgot!!! Now, I am sure he will add that feature for his plans for chuck box 2.0. 🙂
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This is amazing! I’ve never seen anything like it before.
I had to laugh when you wrote, “except we have yet to figure out how to lift the thing high enough to fit on the trailer hitch. However, knowing my other half, he already has a few ideas as to how to solve that problem as well.”
Too funny! Your hubby sounds like mine.
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It’s incredible! A work of art and oh, so versatile. It’s the next big thing in camp readiness. Guys and their projects… 🙂
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Impressive!
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I give him credit for ingenuity and really am looking forward to one day using it.
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I hope you get to soon! Once hubs builds a hydraulic lift.
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I’m sure it’s only a matter of time 🙂
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It’s good to have a handy hubbie.
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That it is.
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Oh my goodness. Difficult to know what to say about this project. Looks great, but… the need for it remains a mystery to me. Still, great job husband-person.
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How else are we to cook like civilized people miles away from civilization? Actually though I’m pretty sure he just wanted to play with power tools.
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I really do think this is rather awesome, Allie. I might even by persuaded to camp if I had one of these. Your final comments definitely leave the door open for a part three to this post [grin].
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If it only had a better sleep attachment 🙂
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Ever think about doing late-night infomercials? Something tells me you’d be a natural…
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Oh yes, all those years practicing babbling about absolutely nothing could finally pay off.
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This is a whole new world, Allie. You and your husband need to start a side blog which will land you with a lucrative and astounding deal to present one of those ‘makers’ shows. Just call me after your first million, and I’ll be your agent. Deal?
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I’ve considered it on a few occasions, but I have this nagging feeling that “Allie Potts Doubles Down on Teasing Her Other Half” might quickly surpass my current blog in popularity and I just can’t have that.
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No you can not. Can I have a 15% of the million anyway though?
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