Goals: lightweight, simple, front part removes easily and stores on top of the back. Rear area can be permanently installed and the front can be left at home for around town.
Nice work JZiggy! I do like the idea of using the plastic bins, really a pretty cost effective alternative to the Heavy Duty Drawers. Please share it us when your done!
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I dont see traction boards or room for them esp when back seat up...keep mine on the rack...otherwise...looks good
Not sure why i'd just make that up but here you go
I assure you, they fit, but only because the front of the platform is open enough for them to slide forward a tad. Those and the hi-lift jack(which had to be trimmed) fitting in there are the only reason i went this route.
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For me, like any proposed mods, I'd ask first why I'd want it, how I'd use it - here, what exactly do I need or want to stow, the space needed. Once understood, go from there with ideas to accomplish the task...
I contemplated such a platform too and the considerations such as headroom, etc. Once I realized the space needed, I figured that I could make-do with the popular rear passenger side storage mod seen here...
Yes, a little over 4 gallons. I can fit a portable one gallon can down there too.
As I recall, the tank is about 36" long (between frame rails), I think 6" diameter.
Matt, like your setup. Looking to build something very similar. Is your base "plate" just plywood? How did you mount the fridge slide to the base? I'm concerned about the weight of the fridge when full and the stress this will put on the base when its fully extended. Thanks!
Matt, like your setup. Looking to build something very similar. Is your base "plate" just plywood? How did you mount the fridge slide to the base? I'm concerned about the weight of the fridge when full and the stress this will put on the base when its fully extended. Thanks!
My base plate is just plywood. Same Plywood I used everywhere else - 1/2" birch.
The fridge slide is made out of some lengths of aluminum and everyday drawer slides. It's screwed directly into the base plate.
Going on a little trip this weekend and it'll be the first time using this set up. I'm hoping, and somewhat expecting, everything to go well. The slides for the fridge are rated for 200# so that shouldn't be the fail point.
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