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Submitted: Saturday, Mar 08, 2008 at 17:58

Member - Glenn Cohen (WA)

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This Article looks at gearing up for a 4WD camping trip and the need to find a sturdy, compact storage solution that won't rattle, break or allow loose items to fly around the cabin. We look at cargo drawers and list the features you should look for. View Full Article...
I have found there is not a lot of equipment for Jackaroo's and manufactured my own 2 drawer system. I have been on trips over corrugated roads and it's working still, I'm thinking of going into production but don't know if the sales are out there. I constructed my drawers out of 2mm mild steel professionally bent and welded and had them powder coated they look like bought ones I will post pics on member Rigs page. Glenn Cohen WA
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AnswerID: 291678   Submitted: Saturday, Mar 08, 2008 at 20:29

Graham & Lynne replied:

Glenn Cohen (WA) Very nice draws
what brand are the catches ? Who did you get them from?
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FollowupID: 557095   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 12:34

Member - Glenn Cohen (WA) posted:

Hi Graham,
The latches are from Eberhard and supplied from a wholesaler here in Perth called Industrial Rubber I'm pretty sure they are in other states as well.
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AnswerID: 291705   Submitted: Saturday, Mar 08, 2008 at 22:38

mike w (WA) replied:

Nice work, I would be interested in an approximate cost to build.

The runner look like prefabbed ones, what weight rating do they have?

Looks like a quality job. Well done

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FollowupID: 557096   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 12:39

Member - Glenn Cohen (WA) posted:

Hi Mike.
The runners are OEM but for $24 bucks a pair I couldn't say no, they carry 50kg which is sufficient for what I needed the next level up carry 80kg and cost around $28 a pair.
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FollowupID: 557100   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 12:46

Member - Glenn Cohen (WA) posted:

Aaagh cost to build a lot cheaper than the others sold out there in the "specialist" shops. I have had them drawn up professionally to fit the Jack using the anchor points already supplied then had the drawers laser cut and bent by a company in Osborne Park (drawer Carcass is one piece) which for a one of cut was surprisingly cheap the more I get cut the cheaper it would be to reproduce.
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AnswerID: 291757   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 11:42

Member - Mark E (VIC) replied:

Glenn,

Yep, they certainly look the goods.

In relation to going in to buisness .... just remember that it is a very competitive one! I remember when there used to only be one mob making them (other than the rest of us wood-butchers knocking them up in the shed!!). Now there are quite a few to choose from, right from the top of the pile at over $2500 to about $750. You would need to fill a niche somewhere I would imagine.

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FollowupID: 557106   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 12:58

Member - Glenn Cohen (WA) posted:

Hey Mark,
I think your right, it's no good if you can't supply a whole range of different drawers for other Vehicles either. The drawings I have were done in a drawing package you may have herd of "Solid Works" and from this basic drawing I can change so I could produce drawers for any vehicle...as long as I have the measurements. And fit in between the prices you have mentioned. It was something I was tossing around and put it on the site to see what feedback and interest was out there.
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AnswerID: 291804   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 17:24

Member - Duncan W (WA) replied:

Site Link(WA) make them
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FollowupID: 557136   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 09, 2008 at 17:26

Member - Duncan W (WA) posted:

Pressed the submit button too soon.
Should of added Gunbarrel 4WD Drawer Systems. They're based in Leda.
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AnswerID: 291927   Submitted: Monday, Mar 10, 2008 at 14:01

CYPHER-CHLNGER replied:

Wow Glenn - Great Draws - Didnt know you made them :-)

I will take 4 please......when can you deliver ?
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AnswerID: 291937   Submitted: Monday, Mar 10, 2008 at 14:50

CYPHER-CHLNGER replied:

Glenn, just asked around and have another 5 orders for you peding delivery - when can you deliver ?
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FollowupID: 558177   Submitted: Friday, Mar 14, 2008 at 13:43

Member - Glenn Cohen (WA) posted:

Cypher as soon as you have committed with a deposit I'll get the ball rolling, hows 2 weeks?
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AnswerID: 291984   Submitted: Monday, Mar 10, 2008 at 19:10

Jim from Best Off Road replied:

Glenn,

If you're considering this as a full time business, be prepared to put aside as least $200,000. It is not for the faint hearted.

If you're planning it as a little sideline to knock out a unit per weekend, and contract out the bulk of the work, and do the rest at home and cop a small earn, the investment will be bugger all.

I wish you well, as the big players have had it to themselves for too long.

Kind Regards and Best Wishes,

Jim

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FollowupID: 558175   Submitted: Friday, Mar 14, 2008 at 13:41

Member - Glenn Cohen (WA) posted:

Thanks Jim
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