Stolenheron's 04 D2 thread

stolenheron

Explorer
finally got around to rebuilding a platform for my dog. The dog couldn't ride in the back anymore which essentially limits me to 1 passenger or max 2 passengers total (big dogs need 2 seats haha). She is only 5 years old but has already been diagnosed with arthritis in 4 joints. she looks big but she runs 1-2miles with me a day, works birds and small game while hunting, and is tough as nails. Jumping in and out of the back seats of my D2 is awkward and my attempts at a ramp for the back seats had failed because of the narrow base of the door, and strange angles...

Had MDF boxes previously and that was a heavy/water-logged disaster... then I got a Pelican 1440, 1620. The pelican cases were great because I could pull them out quick, they were water tight, and on wheels.... BUT it killed my cargo space because everything was disorganized in the sense that I could stack stuff easily. They really were a waste of money for my purposes. I couldn't haul a TV or a dog, or a bunch of big boxes easily or at all if I left them in there. I dont plan on going back to any large pelican cases ever again, a few smaller cases to fit under the new platform would be a good idea, but big ones did not work for me.

So I solved the problem (with the help of 2 friends).

marine grade plywood on top, 10x1" legs for the sides, a small 10x10x1" square/corner braces in the back for extra stability. I applied the KISS method and it turned out clean. Added some outdoor carpet w/ 4 tied downs on top and secured the bottom to the factory tiedowns using clips/rings.

All I need now is to make or buy a doggie ramp for her. Off to Petco (if that fails, I'll be ordering a fancy one from Orvis).

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oh and my pelican 1440 and/or 1620 might go up for sale after i use them on this spring break trip to haul some clothes/camping stuff. i'd rather sell the 1440 I think, 1620 is a bit more versatile for my uses as a suitcase. I will take some trade or paypal offers but I may decline until I feel ready. I have no idea what the shipping costs are from Auburn, AL.
 

Howski

Well-known member
if you don't mind me asking, about how much money is into that storage set-up? i'm considering doing something very simple just to keep some order in the cargo area instead of having crap rattle and shift around
 

stolenheron

Explorer
if you don't mind me asking, about how much money is into that storage set-up? i'm considering doing something very simple just to keep some order in the cargo area instead of having crap rattle and shift around

$70 for the wood, carpet, carpet glue, carpet trowel, screws, and sawzall blade. Lowe's

$40 for the 3 toolboxes under neath from tractor supply co.

and $25 in tie down hardware, staples for the staple gun at tractor supply co.

obviously if you have some of the tools I paid for it will be cheaper. its a under $100 build if you have screws and crap like that.

I still have plenty of wood, screws, and carpet left over. so its not like ALL of the money/materials went into this 1 project.
 

leeawalden

Adventurer
if you don't mind me asking, about how much money is into that storage set-up? i'm considering doing something very simple just to keep some order in the cargo area instead of having crap rattle and shift around

Man, we threw Michaels in the dumpster at SAE a few years ago.
 

stolenheron

Explorer
Man, we threw Michaels in the dumpster at SAE a few years ago.

I should probably punch Tim in the balls for convincing me pelican cases are a better, more versatile and permanent idea than the wood setups.... for my purposes the pelican's screwed me over hahaha. :elkgrin:
 

Howski

Well-known member
about how high does the platform sit? i have a massive cooler that i can only fit in the rear horizontally so i don't want to make mine too high where it will totally block my rear view
 

stolenheron

Explorer
about how high does the platform sit? i have a massive cooler that i can only fit in the rear horizontally so i don't want to make mine too high where it will totally block my rear view

the boards that serve as the "legs" are 10" wide + the top platform which is <1", so roughly 11" total.

I made mine as high as the folded 2nd row seats.
 

Howski

Well-known member
ok, that's about the max height i'll be able to go. glad to know it is tall enough to still get quite a bit of gear underneath. i wish i would have started looking into a storage system earlier so i could have one ready for spring break and the ride across georgia
 

Desert Dan

Explorer
Looks good
KISS!
I made a similar shelf that could be removed and used as a low table if needed.
The leg height can be adusted for different size boxes/cases.


Ah the old Home Depot Rug... my favorite!
 

pattro

Observer
I'm really liking the rig, if my disco wasn't orange it would be white because mud over white is classic.
 

Paladin

Banned
I should probably punch Tim in the balls for convincing me pelican cases are a better, more versatile and permanent idea than the wood setups.... for my purposes the pelican's screwed me over hahaha. :elkgrin:

It takes a brave man to make that statement. ;)
 

timmy!!!!!!!

Explorer
Alright. Come down to New Orleans and lets fight! I still stand firm to my statement that the pelican cases are a better solution.
:coffeedrink:
 

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