This is based on the
"DIY Drawer less Drawer System for SUV from single sheet of Ply Wood for overlanding and camping" from
All-Terrain Family. Just custom fit to my 5th gen and then adding two additional fwd platforms to create a large flat sleep platform.
Upsides:
Cheap
Can store stuff above and below without needing to dig through stuff / move it around (ie cooler on top with access, while gear can be pulled from underneath without disturbing one another)
Flat!
Strong and very stable
No 'moving' parts (bearings / latches)
Quick to remove and replace (less than 5 minutes to install and uninstall two forward platforms [40/60 split]).
Downside:
Labor (cut/assemble/sand/waterseal/adhesive non-slip/adhesive carpet)
Rigid (need a good pad otherwise it's like concrete for my old bones)
Basic Build Tools:
Drill
Bits
Screws
Circular Saw
Sander
Basic Build Hardware:
Angle Aluminum (for slide-out)
Two 4x8 3/4" plywood (Rear only = 1 sheet, two forwards = 1 sheet)
1x1 scrap wood for lip retention
Carpet
Adhesive
Drawer-Non-Slip (under carpet for minimal cushiness)
D-Rings
Felt for sliding
Stain/waterseal
Turnbuckles
Wood glue
Full Platform with Slide-Out (shown not slid out):
Rear Platform with Slide-Out Tray and Two Front Platforms Stored:
Retention of fwd platform to aft (small overhang lip. Note that the aft vertical leg over the plastic seat hinge and is sanded down to not rest directly on the plastic):
Both fwd platforms installed:
The bottom rear seat cushions can be quickly removed (4 bolts) for an additional ~6 inches of room.
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2014 T4R TE Nav KDSS Super White
Demello Hybrid Bolt On Sliders | Toyo Open Country AT III LT285/70R17 C |
Ironman 4x4 Foam Cell Pro Stage 2 | Durobumps | Rago Molle Panels | Leather steering wheel cover | RCI Full Skids (Aluminum) |
Drawer less drawer system and sleeping platform. |
TRD CAI | RAV4 Sideview Mirrors: 87961-42D20 & 87931-42D50 | Blackvue DR650S-2CH | Cobra 75 WX ST with 4’ Firestik + Magnet Roof Top Mount | MXT275 Midland GMRS radio | 3M Crystalline: Front CR70, A-B CR50, B-Aft CR40 |
RRW Leather Seat Covers w/Besond Seat Heaters| 3DMax Floor Mats and Rear Husky Liner | former
LT265/70R17 C Duratracs