4WD STORAGE SYSTEMS

Mate,

Could be a great little side business. In my previous Patrol, I had a set of draws made up by a retired cabinet maker in Brisbane and he only charge $500 which is far less than the brand names. I have a brand name in the new Patrol but it was heaps more expensive. If you make a good product then I'm sure people will buy it.....Good luck.....

i dont think its the cabinet making side of things more on the cost of slides,fittings,etc but go for it anyway you're right about the cost of drawer systems in the market ,but give the chinese another couple of months?. cheers

Try using the Qukelok fittings

Check this out:

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Buy the fridge slide, qubelok fittings, alumium and wood.

if you do something on the side it may work out for you but as with all products the cost is not so much in the item itself rather than marketing and sales. Shops want a healthy markup (depends on the market and item). In the field of one of our activities an item costing $7.50 FOB factory is retailing at $80 - $110 .. our retailers want 100% markup .. factor 10 between manufacturing cost and retail price is quite common .. as a cabinet maker you know what markups you have in furniture .. I do not know whats typical in the 4WD retail market but I guess it is a lot less than 100%.

To the product: I am currently planning a new storage system in the back of my truck, but would not use timber .. alluminium only ... solid timber is too heavy.
Quite a few people seem to be happy with timber stuff but not for me ..

I guess it is a matter of research and doing a couple of prototypes ... since you have the machines and the space to work it wouldn't cost much to do .. make a few variations , make a brochure, set up a website, go to a couple of shows and you will quickly see if it works or not .. not much to loose and wouldn't take too long ...

good luck
gmd

Formply 17mm I think ?
packet of wood screws.
bottle of PVC wood glue.
2 x metal draws $35 each....local metal fabricator.
4 x 25 x25 x 2mm gal RHS to weld on sides of draws for rollers
20 x 35 mm bearings.
20 x bolts and nylon nuts.
40 x large gal washers.
2 x trendy alloy handles for draws
2 x bolt style locks.
4 x spring loaded flush ring handles from bias boating for hatches on deck.
marine grade carpet
glue for carpet .

total cost about $250! has been bounced and shakenand, has stood up way beyond my expectations and people say it looks like a bought one, now Im sure if you want to do this on a more larger scale all the cost of material with be considerably cheaper as you will buy bulk and have templates as you do new 4BS
I say youll never never know if you dont have a go ??
good luck JTW hope I didnt rave on too much mate ( but Im proud of my draw system !!! LOL )

Regards J.B.

Happy for you to give me a quote on some draws, i live around the Fremantle area so your welcome to give me a call on 0411250492 and we can arrange to meet.

cheers,
john

A mate of mine is looking for someone to custom build drawers in new tray back camper.......please contact me on 95721096 if you are interested in quoting

Regards
Richard