Post up your drawer/storage system

YetiX

Active member
This is nice work, but I'm also in the category that would not use this in a vehicule. Too much wasted space. To use a similar space, I would go toward making a tool roll that I could lay flat and would be able to still us the remaining space for other flat items. But I still prefer soft tool bags that will not ratlle and can flex to make easy packing, even in drawers.

But this is me.

That's actually how I had things at first, in un-rolled tool rolls. I found they kept shifting around and tools came out of them if they weren't wrapped tight. I feel that I've been able to fit in more tools this way. YMMV.

Because of our large dogs, I cannot have tall drawers like others. I would if I could but the dogs live back there during trips and they're cramped enough as it is.

It's a compromise for sure, I think all platforms are. This is the one that works for and fits my multiple needs.
 

jorgec

Observer
Wile comping in Dixie National Forest, kitchen and refrigerator / storage slide out 5 ft all made with 3/4 in plywood paited with deck paint 60CAF1FB-46AF-4197-951E-7EE58EE5DAD1.jpg
 

Corey

OverCamping Specialist
Wile comping in Dixie National Forest, kitchen and refrigerator / storage slide out 5 ft all made with 3/4 in plywood paited with deck paint
Most impressive setup you have there.
I have seen similar ones on Instagram that pull out to hold everything needed to prep, cook, and store all the stuff like a chuckbox would.
Those gave me ideas to put my chuckbox on a Tembo Tusk fridge slide so I could prep, cook, and store the utensils in the rig if I did not want to setup the chuckbox on a separate table like I have been doing for quite awhile.

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Lucky j

Explorer
Indeed, what ever works for you. I just know that this would not be my bag "of tools". Lol. ;)

That's actually how I had things at first, in un-rolled tool rolls. I found they kept shifting around and tools came out of them if they weren't wrapped tight. I feel that I've been able to fit in more tools this way. YMMV.

Because of our large dogs, I cannot have tall drawers like others. I would if I could but the dogs live back there during trips and they're cramped enough as it is.

It's a compromise for sure, I think all platforms are. This is the one that works for and fits my multiple needs.
 

southpier

Expedition Leader
This is nice work, but I'm also in the category that would not use this in a vehicule. Too much wasted space. To use a similar space, I would go toward making a tool roll that I could lay flat and would be able to still us the remaining space for other flat items. But I still prefer soft tool bags that will not ratlle and can flex to make easy packing, even in drawers.

But this is me.

somewhere of a compromise between the foam cut-out & tool roll might be a tool roll not. grommet w/ washered screw in each corner to hold it in place and the pockets do their thing. tools laid on top would be kept from rolling (!) by the ones in the roll & straps.
 

Herbie

Rendezvous Conspirator
Since I still use the back of our van for hauling cargo on occasion (it's our "truck"), I needed something easily removable. For both iterations of my interior build, we've had a bed extension platform, and a cargo area underneath that centered on plastic totes. I've got shelving built into the garage that's exactly-sized for the same totes, so packing for a trip (or converting the van for cargo duty) just means moving the totes in or out of the shelves and moving the bed platform.
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I use inexpensive Sterilite tubs. One for gear and one for dry goods/food. I hated when stuff shifted around in the food box, crushing the chips or burying the small stuff in the bottom of a big bin, so for the last few years I've been dividing the tub with a simple cardboard "six pack" insert. (Basically 4 pieces of cardboard cut to interlock and friction-fit to the bin.)

You can see the "original" six-pack along with my new DIY inserts built using Coroplast and landscaping staples:
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The stuff is so cheap when bought as a sheet, that I went ahead and got some 2mm EVA foam and also did some foam-backed dividers for a Pelican 1450.
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Usage-wise, there's very little difference between these and a TrekPak, aside from the time needed to do the cutting of the plastic and gluing of the foam. I did both of the projects above in a short afternoon.
The big difference is cost. The TrekPak kit for the Pelican 1450 alone is $85. I bought all of my materials for $54, and I have enough stuff left over to do at least one more small to medium Pelican case.

My full writeup is here.
 

Monterado

Observer
Most impressive setup you have there.
I have seen similar ones on Instagram that pull out to hold everything needed to prep, cook, and store all the stuff like a chuckbox would.
Those gave me ideas to put my chuckbox on a Tembo Tusk fridge slide so I could prep, cook, and store the utensils in the rig if I did not want to setup the chuckbox on a separate table like I have been doing for quite awhile.

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Is there any info on any of your links re: where you sourced theses molle panels?
 

Corey

OverCamping Specialist
Is there any info on any of your links re: where you sourced theses molle panels?
Way back in my buildup thread, but here is a direct link to their site.
http://store.springtailsolutions.com/

I have the folding one on the rear door, and two stationary ones on each side of the rear.
One for the Powertank and fire extinguisher, and the other one for an ARB twin air compressor and one gallon air tank.

Their stuff is very nice that they design.
 

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