4th Gen Camping/Storage System - DIY-

[4Runner010]

Wood glue and 18ga brad nails shot through an air nailer. Luckily I have a buddy that had the gun, router, and table saw so I cut and assembled at his house. He seemed to think the glue was the strength and the brads just held it clamped til the glue dried. Based on how flimsy the brads were I'd agree. The dado'ed and glued boxes are pretty strong when assembled!

I’m almost done but thank both of you for replying to my questions but now I have one last one, the right small drawer is there a missing dado or does the sides and the front and back sit on top of the” 2(bottom panel)” or should the front and back panel have a dado on the bottom?

 

[blackoutt]

I’m almost done but thank both of you for replying to my questions but now I have one last one, the right small drawer is there a missing dado or does the sides and the front and back sit on top of the” 2(bottom panel)” or should the front and back panel have a dado on the bottom?

For the small drawer the only dados are the ends of the "side panels" this creates a rectangle that borders around the outside of the "bottom panel". The front/back and sides do not sit on top of the bottom panel. Cut it as shown and dry fit, you'll see what I mean. It would be stronger with slightly different dimensions and some dado's added but I just followed it as is since it's the small drawer.

 

[ZOMBRNR]

I got my sidewings done yesterday, minus the tops lol, will do those this weekend.

How are you guys mounting the drawer "faces" without any screws up front?

 

[4Runner010]

For the small drawer the only dados are the ends of the "side panels" this creates a rectangle that borders around the outside of the "bottom panel". The front/back and sides do not sit on top of the bottom panel. Cut it as shown and dry fit, you'll see what I mean. It would be stronger with slightly different dimensions and some dado's added but I just followed it as is since it's the small drawer.

Thank you I’ve dry fitted it multiple times but the measurements just seem off to me, I’ve probably messed up somewhere and am over looking it haha thanks for the reply. When I’m done I’ll post pics it’s not perfect but it should do nothing some wood puddy can’t fix haha

Also you can screw from the back to the front for the faces or nail it on the sides on the front . That’s what I did

 

[blackoutt]

^^^^ yep 1" wood screws with washers from the drawer side pulled the face on nice and tight, then the screws for the handles I put on mine were longer than 1/2" so it added a bunch of extra grab between the beauty panel and drawer fronts.

 

[LTDSC]

got to use mine this weekend. Was perfect for my needs. I have my Bedliner rolling quarts to finally seal ti up and texturize it. Ill post pics when its all finished.

 

[supersaiyan96]

Love this! I have some ply laying around from a cabinet project. Might just make this with camping season in full swing.

 

[bagelsjustbagels]

Love this! I have some ply laying around from a cabinet project. Might just make this with camping season in full swing.

Do it! Cheers!

 

[bagelsjustbagels]

Went camping at Big sur!

I've been out and enjoying/testing/abusing these drawers - still a 10/10 experience.

Remember you can DOWNLOAD THEM FOR FREE here.

 

[Tkblazer]

I’m still waiting for those dang slides to get back in stock

 

[grave]

nacimiento ferguson?

 

[bagelsjustbagels]

I’m still waiting for those dang slides to get back in stock

here you go!

https://amzn.to/2zZ4joD

And Yes Nacimiento! lots of flies tho..... :noidea:

 

[chewyspark47]

Wow thanks so much for these plans! That's a beautiful thing to give them out for free. My wood working skills are next to none but I can see myself definitely building this. Has anyone added a sleeping platform to this?

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[trippyelephantx]

Wow thanks so much for these plans! That's a beautiful thing to give them out for free. My wood working skills are next to none but I can see myself definitely building this. Has anyone added a sleeping platform to this?

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Yeah I'm curious as to a sleeping platform as well, I'd like to build out the whole back of the Runner rather then just the trunk. Never use the back seats anyways.

 

[Joex481]

Wow thanks so much for these plans! That's a beautiful thing to give them out for free. My wood working skills are next to none but I can see myself definitely building this. Has anyone added a sleeping platform to this?

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I've been mulling over it but haven't gotten anywhere yet. I might design something for the double seat and leave the third up yet.

 

[Boort]

[MENTION=172543]chewyspark47[/MENTION]

My wood working skills are next to none but I can see myself definitely building this. Has anyone added a sleeping platform to this?

Take it slow and follow the steps in the plans you'll be all good.

[MENTION=138967]Joex481[/MENTION] [MENTION=176657]trippyelephantx[/MENTION]
Yes I've added sleeping platforms to mine. Installed 5 extra Threaded inserts in the front of the drawers (behind the Back seat), then made 5 "legs" that sit on bottom plate where the drawers are mounted to the Truck and screw into the the inserts. 2 1/2" plywood platforms to match the 60 / 40 seats that rest on the legs and on the flipped up seat bottoms. Sleeps 2 adults no problem.

See Below for some shots from my Sketchup design based on the Adventure Index Plans, showing the Sleeping platform and legs.



I can run with either side seat up or down, or both up/down depending on who and what I'm running with on a trip.

A few sleeping in your 4th gen tips:
* Be sure to park as level as possible. Ouray Co. does NOT make this easy.

* Keep your key fob handy. You need to unlock the doors with it while inside or the Horn goes off as soon as a door is opened.

* Gaffers tape is your friend to black out the blinking lights that suddenly seem to light up the whole damn truck.

Boort

 

[chewyspark47]

[MENTION=172543]chewyspark47[/MENTION]


Take it slow and follow the steps in the plans you'll be all good.


[MENTION=138967]Joex481[/MENTION] [MENTION=176657]trippyelephantx[/MENTION]
Yes I've added sleeping platforms to mine. Installed 5 extra Threaded inserts in the front of the drawers (behind the Back seat), then made 5 "legs" that sit on bottom plate where the drawers are mounted to the Truck and screw into the the inserts. 2 1/2" plywood platforms to match the 60 / 40 seats that rest on the legs and on the flipped up seat bottoms. Sleeps 2 adults no problem.

See Below for some shots from my Sketchup design based on the Adventure Index Plans, showing the Sleeping platform and legs.



I can run with either side seat up or down, or both up/down depending on who and what I'm running with on a trip.

A few sleeping in your 4th gen tips:
* Be sure to park as level as possible. Ouray Co. does NOT make this easy.

* Keep your key fob handy. You need to unlock the doors with it while inside or the Horn goes off as soon as a door is opened.

* Gaffers tape is your friend to black out the blinking lights that suddenly seem to light up the whole damn truck.

Boort

That's awesome! I love that you kept the ability to use the back seats.

Question tho,

What's all that hanging plywood being supported by? When you go to lay down.

Would it be possible to get in truck pics?

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[Boort]

[MENTION=172543]chewyspark47[/MENTION]

That's awesome! I love that you kept the ability to use the back seats.

Question tho, What's all that hanging plywood being supported by? When you go to lay down.

Would it be possible to get in truck pics?

Thank you.

I did not model the interior of the truck so that is all missing from the pics for clarity. The hanging plywood seen above is supported by the Rear seat bottoms when they are folded up against the back of the front seats. The area under the hanging plywood offers additional storage on the flat backs of the folded down rear seats. I can then use the Child Restraint hold downs and the 2 D-rings that hold down the drawer system to tie things down.

Yes, I'll try to get pics this weekend. Been a rough week at work and have not been home with any daylight left to grab some shots.

Boort

 

[Inv4drZm]

Alright, stupid question time...

For those with a stove on the drawers, does your interior ever smell like the food you just cooked? I'd imagine if you had your doors open and the breeze was the right direction, it would, but what about w/ doors closed and just the hatch open with a breeze?

Not that I mind the smell of bacon.

 

[blackoutt]

Alright, stupid question time...

For those with a stove on the drawers, does your interior ever smell like the food you just cooked? I'd imagine if you had your doors open and the breeze was the right direction, it would, but what about w/ doors closed and just the hatch open with a breeze?

Not that I mind the smell of bacon.

Haha yes I'd rather it smell like bacon than me and the wife not showered for 7 days!

I try to fry bacon on the outer most burner to keep any grease pops off my mattress but I guess I've never noticed (or maybe just haven't minded) the interior smelling like whatever food I just cooked. If it does smell like food it's not for long. I also don't even wipe down the stove every time I use it so there could be some old grease and spills in it til I get home. Never noticed any bad smells.