Drawer system for a Disco I?

ssssnake529

Explorer
Can anyone recommend a good drawer system for a Discovery I that is available in the US?

Looking for something with roll-out drawers, and hopefully an integrated fridge/freezer slide-out.

I saw pictures of the African Outback set up, but I don't see them for sale in the US.
 

SeaRubi

Explorer
why? I don't get this need for ikea showrooms in the back of your truck. What state parks do you hope to hit? I think they're a ways off from
the African Outback.

There's no shame to be had in packing a Coleman 2 burner stove and some quick-prepare food from the grocery store. Let's be real, here. Take that cash for the drawers and use it for gas to go somewhere out of state.
 
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LeoLR

Guest
Is there any room in the back of the D1 to put anything besides a shovel and a can of oil?:sombrero:
 

AxeAngel

Expedition Leader
Contact Mudy_Ovl or something like that. He built a set of very nice drawers for a d1 and can email you plans and everything

He did a great job, too bad thr plans are for d1 and not d2

-Sam
 

Viggen

Just here...
why? I don't get this need for ikea showrooms in the back of your truck. What state parks do you hope to hit? I think they're a ways off from
the African Outback.

There's no shame to be had in packing a Coleman 2 burner stove and some quick-prepare food from the grocery store. Let's be real, here. Take that cash for the drawers and use it for gas to go somewhere out of state.

YES! This place is very, very "look at my new gear" heavy. Buy something or build something that works. I have no need for drawers and odds are, you probably dont either. If I were going to be out of the truck for a month, I would go drawers but for a couple of days to a week or so at a time, cases are easier. I have two cases for recovery gear and a couple cases for everything else. When I leave, I put them in the truck and drive off. When Im back, I throw the cases in the closet and forget about them until I need them again. I would hate having to pack a drawer or whatever all the time.
 

SeaRubi

Explorer
You know, I've been increasingly looking towards a 70's era 4 door V8 sedan with a 4 body trunk to use as a camping rig. Who needs all that macho tent business with a back seat that's wide enough for 2 people to lay down, side by side? Think about the possibilities!

* Man, I don't know about you, but instead of GPS to show me where I'm at I think I'm going to rely on the state installed signs that mark the roads.

* Instead of seat covers I'm breaking out the leather conditioner and buffing them babies up to a shine that'll make the exposed thighs of my girlfriend talk to me over each bump.

* Recovery gear? I don't need a drawer system for a six pack of Red Bull and bottles of Tylenol!

* Who would want to clutter the interior of this baby with a RAM mount and a laptop? I tell you what, the kind of ramming I have in mind doesn't require computer bits!

* Lots of people enjoy carrying around a spare house loaded up on their trailer. You know, so it doesn't have to go up on the roofrack, the aerodynamic efficiency adds back to your lost fuel consumption. Wait a minute. You mean I can leave that trailer at home, and drive a 440 big block and get better fuel mileage? Whaaat the ... *EPIPHANY* Smokey burnouts?! Dukes of Hazzard style drifting at a marvelous 3200 RPM and nearly 500 ft/lbs of torque! WOW!

* Oh, I know what you're saying. It's a sore topic for me, too. Sliders. Okay, fellas. I admit it that I was wrong. Every ExPo rig _ABSOLUTELY_ needs a Kobe beef kit to have on hand for when the going gets tough. I like mine with the sesame finish!

My chariot awaits - this is going to be fantastic. So long suckers, in your bouncy macho rides. I'm going to loop through downtown Oakland to pick up my Harem and we're headed straight for hot springs up in Mt. Shasta!

:Wow1:
 

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fishEH

Explorer
I can see the use of a one row of drawers laying flat in the cargo area. This would raise the floor height, still allowing you to stack gear on top and store some below.
I cannot, however, see the point of multi-tiered drawer systems. The gear I bring differs greatly whether I'm skiing, hiking, backpacking, fishing, mountain biking, off roading, overlanding. While some of the gear needed overlaps I wouldn't want to be limited by a set of drawers that would need to be packed/unpacked after every trip. Like I said, maybe a sub floor to carry sapre truck parts/tools but otherwise I'll just throw the appropriate totes in the back depending on my activity.
 

SeaRubi

Explorer
you mean like this?

http://www.truckvault.com/ProductsByVehicleType.aspx?CID=SO&VTID=SUV

you get the option to spec diamond plate if you want it.

Those and the others mentioned look decent and well constructed, but the use of the diamond plate is highly disturbing. Why on earth would anyone need diamond plate on cargo boxes? The original purpose for diamond plate was to add traction to horizontal surfaces that expect boots. Seeing diamond plate on vertical surfaces not only looks silly, it weighs more and is a more expensive material. And unless you're a Lilliputian, I don't think one needs to stand up inside of their Disco. food for thought!
 

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