Storage Drawers - user comments
Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 25, 2006 at 11:59
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Mikee5
I have a 100 Series Landcruiser and I am looking at buying either Black Widow or Outback drawer system. Both have merits eg Black Widow has lift out side wings, Outback drawers has about 15% more capacity (calculated from the data sheets). Are there any owners out there who can provide some user opinions, or why they chose one over the other - acknowledging both are good (if expensive) products.
Reply By: Member - Stephen L- Tuesday, Apr 25, 2006 at 13:00
Tuesday, Apr 25, 2006 at 13:00
Mikee5
When you are paying a lot of money for a draw system, you want it to be your best value and product that you hard earned dollar is going to pay for. I looked at both type of draw systems and when you look into the fine details, to me there was only one system to go for and it was the BLACK WIDOW System. If you are a handy man, it was a very simple system to install myself. I throught that the draw system is far better on the Black Widow, as
well as the fridge slide. Go to a 4X4 store and compare the two side by side or if not, give Mark Oliver a call on 1800 634 614 and he will give you the complete run down on the draw systems. To me also another great thing with the Black Widow systems, is that if you upgrade your vehicle, they are able to supply the new side pannels without having to buy a complete new draw system.
Each person to themselves, but for me it is the Black Widow System
Regards
Stephen
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Follow Up By: cokeaddict - Tuesday, Apr 25, 2006 at 19:07
Tuesday, Apr 25, 2006 at 19:07
I agree with Stephen.
Solid setup and will take heaps of abuse. Id definately get same if i ever update from my GQ...but that wont happen cause i love it too much.
Ange
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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Wednesday, Apr 26, 2006 at 08:04
Wednesday, Apr 26, 2006 at 08:04
Yes,
Another supporter for Black Widow.
I checked out all available brands/options and narrowed it down to two products that I could physically inspect at distributor outlets.
The Black Widow Drawer System IMHO won hands down and I now have a set installed in the Jack. A lifetime investment. When the time comes to replace the vehicle, the drawer system will be removed, a new base obtained to suit the new vehicle and the drawer system installed in it.
I know the "Outback" range is an advertiser on ExplorOz, but when you are outlaying a considerable investment, you want the best and to my mind, that was Black Widow.
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Reply By: Member - Paul P (Bris) - Tuesday, Apr 25, 2006 at 15:29
Tuesday, Apr 25, 2006 at 15:29
G'day
I have the Outback system in my GU, including the
water tank, fridge slide, right side storage box and their cargo barrier. Excellent product.
I store all of my recovery gear in the draws plus some folding
camping seats, tool rolls etc. No rattles and they have seen plenty of corrugations. Professionally installed by my favourite 4x4
shop.
Regards
Paul
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Follow Up By: BenSpoon - Thursday, Apr 27, 2006 at 17:55
Thursday, Apr 27, 2006 at 17:55
I have outback ones in mine too and cant fault them- No rattles, breakages, rips etc. easy to install too (only 4 bolts into factory holes).
If you are getting a cargo barrier, the full size drawers will not accommodate a full height cargo barrier. Either get a half height barrier, or let them know and they will supply a slightly shorter kit so it will all fit together behind the middle seats.
The outbacks have a drawer cover that is a fridge slide that I use with my 80L waeco, so that saved me a few hundred there too.
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Reply By: Member - Miles P (VIC) - Tuesday, Apr 25, 2006 at 18:09
Tuesday, Apr 25, 2006 at 18:09
www.tanami4wd.com.au
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Reply By: Steve - Tuesday, Apr 25, 2006 at 20:54
Tuesday, Apr 25, 2006 at 20:54
Got a set for sale (unused as still in boxes ) ...in
Sydney
Interested ?
steve
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Follow Up By: Mikee5 - Wednesday, Apr 26, 2006 at 16:39
Wednesday, Apr 26, 2006 at 16:39
Steve,
OK you have got my attention.
Can you email me the details please.
embrace@iprimus.com.au
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Reply By: 120scruiser (NSW) - Tuesday, Apr 25, 2006 at 22:28
Tuesday, Apr 25, 2006 at 22:28
Try these
www.offroadsystems.com.au/
I have had 2 of Grahams systems in 2 different cars and will definetely buy again.
Very helpful and great to deal with.
Cheers
120scruiser
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Follow Up By: Penguin (NSW) - Wednesday, Apr 26, 2006 at 15:58
Wednesday, Apr 26, 2006 at 15:58
Absolutely agree
Mike
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