Post up your drawer/storage system
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vhram
Observer
I welded up a metal frame and had some extra diamond plate laying around and put a locking latch on mine so I can secure my valuables laptop,gun, binocs etc..... I installed the quick release kit for the freezer/fridge so it pulls out easy. I coated the frame and case assembly with herculiner nothing slides around on top at all. I found a old "plastic "suitcase that fit on top of the drawer unit to fit all my off road equip in air compressor, straps chains, tire repair kit etc.... that way its all in 1 place , easy to offload and store .
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Scott Brady
Founder
The craftsmanship is impressive. What does the weight end up being on those?
I could see something like that going nicely with a few double guns
Maximus Ram
Expedition Leader
welcome to ExPo , Hawkeye. Very nice work on the drawer systems. Looks like they were built by a furniture maker..:clapsmile
off-roader
Expedition Leader
They are very nice and do look like furniture. Don't you worry about marring the surface / wood when used while camping?
bj70_guy
Adventurer
Recently (almost) finished up my BJ74 storage unit.
Used Accuride slides that lock full open or closed, much nicer than the non-locking ones I used in my 70.
The front compartment has a sealed compartment that's divided in 3, for 2x6" drivers and a 10" sub. The open section has an 8 outlet Rigrunner for my 12V stuff (the 74 is 24V), and I'll eventually add a 3rd battery that'll live in there. Lots of room left for fluids or what have you.
Used Accuride slides that lock full open or closed, much nicer than the non-locking ones I used in my 70.
The front compartment has a sealed compartment that's divided in 3, for 2x6" drivers and a 10" sub. The open section has an 8 outlet Rigrunner for my 12V stuff (the 74 is 24V), and I'll eventually add a 3rd battery that'll live in there. Lots of room left for fluids or what have you.
Just found this thread. Very cool. Easy way to get some great ideas. And the quality of a lot of the units here is excellent.
Heres mine Im currently working on for my 98 XJ.
more pics and info here:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17726&page=8
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Heres mine Im currently working on for my 98 XJ.
more pics and info here:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17726&page=8
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nugget
Observer
I designed and built my own cargo barrier and drawer system as there was nothing available after market for H3's when I did mine.
Started with the cargo abrrier to keep anything lose flying forward.
As the truck was really a 2 person tourer, I removed the back seats and used the original tie down points to bolt a base to.
Then welded up a frame from galvanised tube.
I made it in 2 halves to make it easier to take in and out. They bolt to the base and also to each other to keep it all strong.
The drawer carcas I had folded up at a local sheet metal shop
Then I covered everything with outdoor carpet, including the insides of the drawers to stop things rattling around.
Started with the cargo abrrier to keep anything lose flying forward.
As the truck was really a 2 person tourer, I removed the back seats and used the original tie down points to bolt a base to.
Then welded up a frame from galvanised tube.
I made it in 2 halves to make it easier to take in and out. They bolt to the base and also to each other to keep it all strong.
The drawer carcas I had folded up at a local sheet metal shop
Then I covered everything with outdoor carpet, including the insides of the drawers to stop things rattling around.
nugget
Observer
As the fridge is shorter than the drawers, I ended up with a small area which I decided to turn into an electric board which has fuses, the 2nd battery for the fridge and lights and also a 500W inverter. It has a door on it for access and stops gear falling against it. This pic was before the 2nd battery was fitted in.
The area between the cargo barrier and the back of the drawer system..
In here I fitted a 50L water tank and also some shelves. The top shelf is for our swag and the bottom one is for our clothes bag etc. Under the bottom shelf is where I store car spare parts like belts and hoses etc.
The area between the cargo barrier and the back of the drawer system..
In here I fitted a 50L water tank and also some shelves. The top shelf is for our swag and the bottom one is for our clothes bag etc. Under the bottom shelf is where I store car spare parts like belts and hoses etc.
nugget
Observer
At the action end of the drawers, I fitted a rotating goose neck water outlet. The tank has a pump in it so we have water on tap!
Whilst we cookon an open fire as much as possible, I made provision for a little butane gas cooker
The cutting board lifts up and we store our plates, cups and cutlery underneath.
The best part is my wife loves it as it makes camping so easy because everything has a place.
All set up it looks something like this..
Whilst we cookon an open fire as much as possible, I made provision for a little butane gas cooker
The cutting board lifts up and we store our plates, cups and cutlery underneath.
The best part is my wife loves it as it makes camping so easy because everything has a place.
All set up it looks something like this..