Storage - Porta Drawers

Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 02, 2021 at 15:45

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Tiffany H

Hi all,
This is a call out to all organised travel enthusiasts!

I am after a set of ports drawers. I had a set and desperately require another set! However, it would seem that this fabulous product, made by an Australian owned, Australian run family company is no longer in operation.

My ask:
In the first instance, does anyone have any information that contradicts my own understanding of the company's status? If they are still operating, I would dearly love to purchase directly from them.

In the second instance, if my information is correct, does anyone have a lazy set of portable drawers lying around anywhere, unused / unwanted, needing a second home?

I hope that one of you wonderful folk may be able to lend me some assistance or may have some answers!

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Reply By: Nomadic Navara - Wednesday, Mar 03, 2021 at 00:04

Wednesday, Mar 03, 2021 at 00:04

What exactly are you talking about? Do you have a link?

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Follow Up By: Mikee5 - Wednesday, Mar 03, 2021 at 07:44

Wednesday, Mar 03, 2021 at 07:44

Porta Drawers, or Ports Drawers, or Portable Drawers. Hard to tell, all names were used.

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Reply By: Member - John - Wednesday, Mar 03, 2021 at 07:31

Wednesday, Mar 03, 2021 at 07:31

Tiffany, if you search Bunnings or Office works etc you may find the drawers then any motor trimmer of canvas place should be able to knock up a cover for them. Quick look on eBay, 447 items, some may suit.
Drawers Drawers

eBay drawers

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Reply By: Member - David H72 - Wednesday, Mar 03, 2021 at 08:22

Wednesday, Mar 03, 2021 at 08:22

Try Bestoffroad.com.au. They are in Dandenong Vic.
I had a set in my 2008 Ford Ranger and they were very acceptable and reasonably priced.
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Follow Up By: Member - peter_mcc - Wednesday, Mar 03, 2021 at 12:53

Wednesday, Mar 03, 2021 at 12:53

The link is https://www.bestoffroad.net.au/ (.net instead of .com)

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Reply By: Member - Graeme W (NSW) - Wednesday, Mar 03, 2021 at 13:14

Wednesday, Mar 03, 2021 at 13:14

Their Facebook page and website are obviously inactive, but they mention that the supplier for the drawers is E D Oates.

I assume this is them:
http://www.oates.com.au/ProductDisplay.aspx?category=SX1010&PageProduct=1

Doesn't help with the cover but might be of use to you.

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Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Wednesday, Mar 03, 2021 at 16:30

Wednesday, Mar 03, 2021 at 16:30

Have a look at Oates plastic drawers in Bunnings.

Oates Drawers in our canopy.

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Reply By: Member - pedro1 - Wednesday, Mar 03, 2021 at 19:51

Wednesday, Mar 03, 2021 at 19:51

Last Xmas I went to get some extra drawers, they weren't on the Bunnings website, however some stores were holding stock. I asked why not on the website and was told they weren't stocking them anymore .
I went to a couple of stores in W A and got what I required