Post up your drawer/storage system

[Ramjet]

FJ Platform Pics

I was asked to post a few more pictures of my platform. The cargo control tie downs have since been moved to the top of the drawer in the previous post. Thanks. Here you go.

 

[enzo]

^ Looks good man, thanks for posting the pics.

 

[Ramjet]

^ Looks good man, thanks for posting the pics.

You're welcome. Are you headed to Expo in May? Would love to check out your '12 FJ.

 

[enzo]

You're welcome. Are you headed to Expo in May? Would love to check out your '12 FJ.

Unfortunately no. Work will be hectic for the next few months. I would like to do FJ Summit next year though. I've got along way to go with my FJ though.

 

[Ramjet]

Looks like you've got a good start. Have a great week.

 

[expedition4x4]

For you experts: I am thinking of a single drawer that spans across back of my cargo area, the size would be 37wX10hx29d and would not carry any heavy tools but mainly a couple of pots and pans etc. Is that too big to build?

 

[Yuman Desert Rat]

For you experts: I am thinking of a single drawer that spans across back of my cargo area, the size would be 37wX10hx29d and would not carry any heavy tools but mainly a couple of pots and pans etc. Is that too big to build?

Depends on what it's made of and how much weight you're planning on stacking on top of it. I have a single drawer that itself slides out and holds a fridge and another drawer on top. It's slightly narrower than 37" but does the job. It's an AT composite drawer.

 

[Woodsman]

Even with a 3/4" top panel ( I assume you mean to build it out of plywood ) at 37" width the top will bow down with very little weight stacked on top or attached on top. You can reinforce this edge with an angle, a channel or thick hardwood edge to provide more stiffness.

 

[Honu]

OK to funny
I was thinking the exact same thing for my FJC to have that lower space for my IGT stuff

I finally finished my Platform and Drawer System this weekend. Having an FJ Cruiser has it's value, but there is certainly no room for storage. I needed something that would not only transport my gear, but had to be usable for my job as well. So, it started out with the platform a few months ago, then this weekend I added the drawer which sits on top and bolts down from the inside using hex bolts and T-Nuts. The drawer holds my samples for my job but when we are on our camping trips it holds the Snow Peak BBQ and Cook Set. Underneath the platform is a perfect spot for the Snow Peak IGT Tables and Legs. It then received a coat of Line-X and it's ready to take on any trip. Thanks.

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[Ramjet]

OK to funny
I was thinking the exact same thing for my FJC to have that lower space for my IGT stuff

To be honest, it's not an original idea. I saw a platform in an Discovery G4 and knew it would work for the IGT table. It was the only way to get it to fit with my fridge and drawer system I had already had in mind for the build. Plus, it had to be able to be removed on the very slight chance I ever sold the FJ. That's why I also bought the Frontrunner Slimline II roof rack instead of the Baja. I can take it the next vehicle.

 

[expedition4x4]

just finished base

Used 1/2" birch with slide in area for 3 unit igt table and legs on the left and a slide in area for my mechanics craftsman set on right, behind the tool set area on right I have a top opening cabinet. Moved the JK tie down clasps from bed to sides of the unit. Next will be doing a removable drawer on left with fridge slide on top of that.

 

[desertspeed]

Luckily I am not so "space challenged" as many vehicles- 2000 E350 15 passenger van, with two rows of rear bench seats removed. I did need to design it around being able to handle several types of trips, from family vacations to long Baja trips to chasing desert races. I am pretty happy with how it has turned out. I can fit 2 37" tires in the rear section where the platform tops folds up, which was the hardest part to design, as well as 3 large Action Packers, and the two drawers fit all of my spares/tools/recovery stuff. Pics are from various stages of building.

 

[jeremyk]

Wow, nice job!

 

[Every Miles A Memory]

Nice to have so much space to work with in that van! Great job on the framework

 

[bgkahuna]

2003 yukon xl storage drawers

Thanks to everyone who posted images of their storage systems.Lots of work and planning seems to be the trend here, whether it is a simple system or a complex system. enclosed are photos of my storage system. an arb fridge is on my wish list next