So the modification turned out really well. I measured about 20 times and took the plunge. Having 300+ mm excess to work with really helped as I could cut a little proud and just sand back. This was a godsend as I had to cut around all four sides in one go.
The centre dividing panel was the hardest. Using a hand saw I used the other cut lines as a saw guide and took my time. I felt like a magician cutting his assistant in half live onstage !!!
I trial fit the draws after getting the rear carpet fitted...
Width is perfect between the wheel arches. Final length is 1000mm with a draw depth of 950mm.
I got time to trial fit the MSA drop down fridge slide and ARB 60lt. I'm really happy with the dropdown slide though it's very heavy yet worth it for the ease of use.
Plenty of room and ready for bolt down.
Still to go I'll have to cut down the pullout table that slides in on top of the RH draw and I have a cargo barrier I want to cut down to make loading the rear a safer option for us in the vehicle.
For the Xmas trip I ran an 8mm twin core cable from the 2nd battery into the rear and fitted an Anderson plug to power the fridge. This was a temp install for our trip. Now the draws are in I'll work on a distribution board and switch panel to go on the RHS of the draws. I also need to seperate the factory twin battery setup under the bonnet via a Redarc isolator. Then I can swap the battery out for a proper deepcycle battery and have a dedicated house battery.
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