Post up your drawer/storage system

[spikemd]

Range Rover storage and fridge slider

I have a 2001 Range Rover and spent the last weekend building out the unit in wood and then covered it in outdoor carpet this week. It actually came out better than expected.

I opted for a large storage area for bins, rather than drawers. I feel it gives me more options for packing gear. I didn't use the 500lb sliders as this was a 'proof of concept' for me. My first upgrade will be heavier duty and slightly longer sliders if these sliders break.

Next steps, d-rings to secure gear and the ARB tie-down kit is in the mail.

I made a cut-out for access to the cd changer

Yes, it covers the spare tire and tools, but the whole unit is removeable. It weighs roughly 30-40 lbs and is easily removed if it came down to a blown tire. Also, in the future, my spare tire will go on the roof rack as it won't fit below.

I used a 1/4 inch piece of birch plywood for the base to give it structure. Then added 3/4 inch pine for the sides and 1/2 birch for the top. I then put in lower braces for the smaller 3inch side piece that gives stability to the slider. I also used a 3/8 spacer between the middle side and the slider. The slider is 16 inch pine shelving with 100lb 24inch slider. The whole unit is wrapped in Lowes outdoor dark grey carpeting with Locktite spray adhesive that sticks well.

Overall, I am quite happy with it and can't wait to test it on our trip to Death Valley with the NorCal LR club in a few weeks.

 

[grimbo]

Landcruisersteve you just solved my dilemma of how to attach a shelf on my camping trailer. Love this website for all these great solutions

 

[LandyAndy]

I used to get footman loops at McMaster-Carr, but the last time I looked they didn't carry them anymore, where did you find those?

Fleabay to the rescue again......

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=footman+loop&_sacat=See-All-Categories

:wings:

 

[RedRocker]

Thanks Andy

 

[LandyAndy]

Thanks Andy

If you want larger 2" size, I just ordered some in St/St from these guys :

https://www.strapworks.com/

 

[RedRocker]

If you want larger 2" size, I just ordered some in St/St from these guys :

https://www.strapworks.com/

Nice find, thanks again.

 

[Ryanmb21]

Storage Platform

I built a storage platform in the rear cargo area.

Wood template, in this step I wanted to get the rear most horizontal beam over the factory tie down holes the outer vertical beams fall over the forward factory tie down holes (which are elevated ~.5-.75” off the floor.

Using 1x1 steel square tube, the template was welded up and holes drilled. The frame gives 2” rise from the floor, this is important to the design because (1) I needed 2.5 of rise to get level with the folded down seatbacks, and (2) I needed room for my two slide out tables pieces. To the top of the vertical beams I added Mac’s Custom Versatie tie down aluminum track, which was ½” thick and brough the platform to level with the back seats. This stuff is incredible, I chose the kind for flush mount and each tie down has 1,000 lb dynamic load rating. I used 1/8 wall steel tube and drilling the holes was tough. I also drilled out the rear nuts and elected to go with a bolt through the floor with a fender washer. The factory nuts looked weak and feeble, this step took 30 seconds. I reused the sound deadner after pealing it off of the factory carpet, seems to work well so I didn’t pay for dynamat (Note, without any sound deadner it is LOUD, plan to use something).

With ¾ birch plywood I cut pieces to match the contours of the floor and sanded the corners round. I also cut 41” slide out table pieces to fit under the center left and right sections.

Next, I added Line-X. I debated weather to stain the wood and add varnish but I am so glad I chose to use Line-x. It looks fantastic in person and soft/rubbery enough to allow for climbing and kneeling on.

The finished product, with tons of tie down options all solidly anchored to metal and level with the front seats. The tables are nice and much more sturdy that I planned, I would guess each could hold more than 25 lbs.

Here is how it looks with two Pelican – Storm cases 2750

Big thanks to this thread where I got most of my ideas, in particular Gear's build.

 

[Casper]

Slick work Ryan, that has to be one of the simplest, cleanest builds I've seen. One question, how did you secure the plywood down? I don't see any holes or bolts. It almost looks like it might be held down with the tracks???

Thanks, and again, nice work.

Cheers,
Josh
&
Porthos
:smiley_drive:

 

[Ryanmb21]

Slick work Ryan, that has to be one of the simplest, cleanest builds I've seen. One question, how did you secure the plywood down? I don't see any holes or bolts. It almost looks like it might be held down with the tracks???

Thanks, and again, nice work.

Cheers,
Josh
&
Porthos
:smiley_drive:

Thanks Josh!

The wood is held in with 2" self tapping black screws. (2) for each outer section and (4) on each inner section. The tracks hold the wood but the screws help secure it for rattles. The only "force" the wood gets is from the lever effect when the table pieces slide out. :sombrero:

 

[Casper]

Nice, I like that you can't see the screws.

Again, great looking work. I may just be coping that since I need to do something with the back on my X.

One last question, the tracks you used, do you think they are strong enough to hold down a 100lbs 35' tire?

Cheers, and thanks for all the info,
Josh
&
Porthos
:smiley_drive:

 

[Ryanmb21]

Josh - here is the stuff I used:
http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/product/6/VersaTie
I think each tie down is rated at 1000 lb (double check that for your purposes) but yes it will hold 100lb no problem granted the tie down track is bolted to something strong.

 

[SilverBullet]

Josh, sweet trays, I may borrow that idea for my crawler.

 

[bobDog]

I built a storage platform in the rear cargo area.
Here is how it looks with two Pelican – Storm cases 2750

Thanks! Absolutely the coolest rear floor setup I have ever seen.
Totally awesome and perfectly built.:wings::victory:

 

[Ryanmb21]

Thanks! Absolutely the coolest rear floor setup I have ever seen.
Totally awesome and perfectly built.:wings::victory:

Thanks Bob!:ylsmoke:

 

[Brandon Libby]

Nice work Ryan!

As I scrolled down, I half expected you to stain the wood. I have to agree, the Line-X looks great. It provides a nice factory look. The stain would have made it look like the bed of the old hot rod trucks from days passed -which would have also been cool.