Update on Extra storage drawers
Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 at 20:56
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Member - Fred B (NT)
Thanks to all who provided info on constuction of an extra set of draws in a previous thread. I wanted to keep it simple, cheap, and still practicle. I used recycled plastic tubs from Bunnings ($13 ea) as the drawers, one sheet of 12mm ply($34), 50 wood screws ($4.80) and a bit of PVA glue ($6.30). 4x latches @$6.21ea (plus one I already had at home). A couple of off-cuts (from the above ply) to make the locking bars.... and that's it.
It still needs to be sanded down and then sealed (varnish approx $8.90). Total of about $105.00, a bit of trial and error, a few mistakes, and a few hours labour... All done. The fridge goes on the slide to the left of the new storage.
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Reply By: Best Off Road - Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 at 21:11
Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 at 21:11
That's a great job Fred. I hope you don't have a patent on it, I might just pinch your design and offer it as an option.
Cheers,
Jim.
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Follow Up By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Wednesday, Dec 23, 2009 at 01:05
Wednesday, Dec 23, 2009 at 01:05
Hi Jim,
Go for it... It's a bit rough round the edges as everything was cut by hand. I wanted something simple and practical. One reason I went for the tubs, was that the top draw (if made of timber) would not open fully because it would hit the prado back door and would also be difficult to remove. Secondly,
the tub (being more flexible) can be removed and moved to the tent or trailer if needed for whatever reason.
I also used the existing bolts that hold down the top of the outback drawers, to bolt down the extra storage. It is then easily removed when required.
regards
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Reply By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 at 21:23
Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 at 21:23
I have done something similar using tubs, but use ocky straps to hold the tubs in.
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Follow Up By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Wednesday, Dec 23, 2009 at 01:08
Wednesday, Dec 23, 2009 at 01:08
Gooday Oldplodder,
I seriously considered using ocky straps, but wasn't happy with the way they would have to be attached to the structure. I also felt they had too much "give" when travelling over rough country.
regards
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Follow Up By: Mark B - Sunday, Dec 27, 2009 at 22:34
Sunday, Dec 27, 2009 at 22:34
Hi John (Oldplodder),
I also made a storage unit for the back of the cruiser, using square alu. tubing, clad with ply, and using plastic tubs for storage. I went to Bunning and got some of the thick rubber straps (with a hook at each end) to stop the tubs sliding out backwards.
Also I think having marine carpet on the shelves helps stop some sliding movement. Have used them on my last few trip with no probs.
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You can see the straps on the picture holding in the tubs.
Cheers, Mark.
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Reply By: Richard W (NSW) - Wednesday, Dec 23, 2009 at 08:29
Wednesday, Dec 23, 2009 at 08:29
Nice work Fred.
Might have to do something similar.
At present I just stack the tubs on top of each other and have to tie them down.
Love the slide out table.
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