Mods on Frabil Recon w/Power Bucket

[redbandit]

Nothing special but practical. Auger end folds down and is locked in place vertically using heavy duty fence latches that slide directly into holes in the sled wall. For the auger head it's just 2X4, 3/4 plywood and conduit that slides into black pipe. The rod box has metal straps on the back to slide over the auger mount support so it can stand vertical securely. Auger mount is 5/8 plywood fastened by hinges to 3/4" plywood base. The base has a cutout for a propane tank to prevent sliding around and better clearence under the auger.

As far as the "power bucket", it's shimmed up on the bottom to accomadate the 12v Vex battery storage. I cut the top off a second 5 gal. pail to be flush with the top of the main bucket so the handle is still usefull. i plan on adding a RAM mount on the outside for the GPS.

[evinrude19]

Looks good!! i like that idea with the auger mount deal

[hunter101]

thats awesome, good job

[Sandmannd]

Way cool, very compact and carries everything you need.

[so haaad]

Any issues with your sled tipping over with the auger that high? I mean when you are pulling it behind a wheeler or sled?

[redbandit]

Any issues with your sled tipping over with the auger that high? I mean when you are pulling it behind a wheeler or sled?

I've only hand pulled it but the build was intended for sled or atv pulling without stuff getting wrecked. The center of gravity is actually very low with all the other gear in it (locator, camera, propane tank, etc.). I've pulled it over ice ridges and up and down steep banks with no problem.

[hamms-scooter]

love the power buket idea. this mainly for your lights? its also sweet too for the gps then your not chewing up aa bateries.

ps: what year would you say that auger is from my dad has the same one and he was wondering what year his was?has the oseola power equipment sticker too.

[redbandit]

love the power buket idea. this mainly for your lights? its also sweet too for the gps then your not chewing up aa bateries.

[hamms-scooter]

dependable for sure .dont know how many holes that thing has cut in its day. dad just cleaned the carb and ready to cut a thousand more holes