Post up your drawer/storage system

[Yuman Desert Rat]

The tiedowns can be had by a myriad of manufacturers. Mac's custom tiedowns, Coretrax just to name a couple. There are plenty of off brands as well if you search eBay and Amazon.

 

[keeganxt]

For an Xterra. These are based on plans by user Sionnach on xterranation.

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[GP'd]

@GP'd

Couple questions.

1. Where are you getting the aircraft tie down railing.

2. Do you keep the jack without the wheels all the time? Did you do that for a reason? Weight?

I keep a full-sized 3ton jack in my truck too. Wheels still attached though. We also keep a couple of blocks to assist in height where the jack fails.

Macs Tie Downs (VersaTie Track) : http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/category/VersaTie

There are a lot of after market skids out there also. (Search Harbor Freight 1.5 Ton Skid) Some keeping the wheels, some without :

https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/R1792.html

http://www.c4fabworks.com/Harbor_Freight_Jack_Mount_p/cff-001-001.htm

When I built the skid I set it up to allow the wheel to be attached in the front, but to be honest, got 90% of the way to complete and never finished the project. I've had zero issue sliding the jack around even on concrete so haven't felt the need. I keep a couple of wood blocks in the jeep as well, but someday will built an extension for the cup.

 

[Basil.]

Started mine the other day...

Untitled by Basil Lynch, on Flickr
Untitled by Basil Lynch, on Flickr
Untitled by Basil Lynch, on Flickr

 

[don simon]

Mine's coming to an end at the moment. I have a permanent bed and improved storage without losing much space. As the storage has improved, I can live with losing a little space.
94storage by Simon Carter, en Flickr

The bed frame simply slides out.
95storage by Simon Carter, en Flickr

And then slides back in when not needed.

98storage by Simon Carter, en Flickr

The kitchen slides out from underneath the unit, as does a table on the other side.

66storage by Simon Carter, en Flickr

And a barbecue that we custom made sits on the rear for space saving carriage.

73storage by Simon Carter, en Flickr

79storage by Simon Carter, en Flickr

Barbecue makes a perfect firepit for sitting around on these cold evening while taking a beer. Obviously you always need something to get those beers open.

63storage by Simon Carter, en Flickr

The whole set up.

28storage by Simon Carter, en Flickr

Now looking at a full length roofrack that will accommodate a rear mounted awning and roof tent.

 

[GREENI]

Whoa, that's clever !!!!! I need that in my life !!

 

[Ryanmb21]

Nice execution with the bed slide out Don Simon! I've seen similar on boats on european campers!

 

[jswift716]

Mine's coming to an end at the moment. I have a permanent bed and improved storage without losing much space. As the storage has improved, I can live with losing a little space.
94storage by Simon Carter, en Flickr

The bed frame simply slides out.
95storage by Simon Carter, en Flickr

And then slides back in when not needed.

98storage by Simon Carter, en Flickr

The kitchen slides out from underneath the unit, as does a table on the other side.

66storage by Simon Carter, en Flickr

And a barbecue that we custom made sits on the rear for space saving carriage.

73storage by Simon Carter, en Flickr

79storage by Simon Carter, en Flickr

Barbecue makes a perfect firepit for sitting around on these cold evening while taking a beer. Obviously you always need something to get those beers open.

63storage by Simon Carter, en Flickr

The whole set up.

28storage by Simon Carter, en Flickr

Now looking at a full length roofrack that will accommodate a rear mounted awning and roof tent.

this is awesome, i think i need to revamp my xj cargo sketches

 

[Xterabl]

Wow don simon that's a lot of cool factors in one build.

Basil, what is that solid wood on your face boards?
If so, what kind?
It almost looks like walnut...but that'd be $$$$$

 

[nwoods]

Nice execution with the bed slide out Don Simon! I've seen similar on boats on european campers!

X2 Don, that is marvelously well done

 

[don simon]

Thanks very much for the comments, I'm humbled in such an inspirational thread. There's some excellent builds in here.

 

[GP'd]

thanks for the intel. so the skid is for easier use and storage then.

Skid is for use in dirt sand without the jack sinking.

 

[Silversurferyyc]

Building up for a long arctic trip and tight on space I thought I would give this a go!!
A Regular heavy duty two drawer filing cabinet, and I must say it worked out really great in the back of my JK!!

There's about 40lbs of tools in the bottom drawer..

 

[don simon]

Today's fettling has seen the introduction of a hinge to provide access to the space between the box and wheel arch, and it worked first time.

100storage by Simon Carter, en Flickr

Everything fits.
Everything works.
Time to disassemble, sand it and finish any rough edges and then treat it before reinstalling and securing it into place. Even though it's removable I'm going to keep it there as boot space is still useable and who knows when I'll want a cup of coffee or a quick siesta.

Then it's off to test it and that could mean popping down to http://www.adventureoverlandshow.net/ for the weekend.

 

[sepudo]

a different platform set up.

hey all,

first time poster, been reading for awhile.

been camping for about 2 years and reading all the overlanding info is addicting...so i've built a very modest but function for my needs set up and wanted to share.

it's for softroading and glamping so far with the frequent trip to the beach or park with my four legged co-pilot.

start with a clean slate in my Honda Element by removing the seats.

built wire basket and platform support

added a plywood/piano hinge bed support

can be positioned in a lounging position for chillin at the beach or park

made and sewed foam bed cushion

front is supported via paracord (it's slightly slanted so that it lays flat with a little body weight)

can access baskets from the front and back

also, it's all modular and can be used like legos.

I use this set up while camping during the day and then inside to sleep

bonus:

I also sewed curtains for privacy during car camping.

comments welcome!