Well as I prepare for Moab next month, things are slowly turning from a pile of parts in my garage to something more substantial. I am picking away at the "to-do" list hour by hour as I find time. This weekend was allocated to getting my sleeping platform sorted and onto the right track. Not doing drawers at this point in time, although I suspect I will be adding an upper layer in the future. Right now I've got sleeping for 1 (and maybe the dog?) covered as well as some dedicated storage for pieces that will follow me even after I make basecamp and head to the trails.
I used 3/4" plywood with an Okoume veneer. The finish is very nice and I liked the color. The 2x4 is cedar for some contrast and grain factor.
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RickaShay24, on Flickr
As you can see, I countersunk some D-Rings in the sleeping area to allow for storage when Im not catching Z's. Not pictured, is the Hi-Lift which sits perfectly behind the front seats and is captured in place by the platform. You can access the Hi-Lift from either side and yet the weight is being kept low and the mass is contained so in case of a rollover, it won't eject and remove one of my limbs.
Once I reach the point of final assembly (after staining the wood) I will also be installing my ARB dual compressor in the passenger rear area. If you look close enough you can actually see the harness peaking out of those rear vent louvers. This should provide me fairly quick access to my air source via opening the hatch. I'll grab more photos of this once I get it assembled.
Super super excited for this mod - The ARB Fridge/Freezer. I've been dreaming of having this essential piece of camping gear ever since I got into wheeling, finally it's about to come to fruition.
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RickaShay24, on Flickr
