Removable draw system

[DenisM]

Thanks again Denis. Even though I have a 40l footwell bladder for the discovery I'd totally forgotten about them for fuel storage. I just wonder how they would go being filled up from a bowser.

PS good idea making this a separate thread

I watched a fellow doing just that about a year ago... he filled it on the usual servo pump flow for the first 20 or so litres then slowed...I seem to recall it was about a 50L bladder. He was practised because there was no sudden fuel spurt. He had the bladder (looked like a large pillow) secured with four webbing straps -one from each corner to the tie downs in the rear of his Isuzu "MUX" wagon. ... I'm not sure how he'd arranged to decant the fuel into the vehicle...

 

[Mumblepants]

I would like to see it in person but I'm not going to Perth!

You could do the Nullabore!

 

[IG_in_AZ]

Back on topic, I plan to do a drawer system. One of the more well known brands is Truck Vault. I've had some work trucks that had them installed, and they seemed to be very well built. I'd like to have one that basically fills in the rear storage area and is the same height as the folded rear seats, to make the entire area behind the driver's seat as close to the same height as possible, to be able to sleep in the area if needed. They are not, however, removable, rather are security biased and usually bolted in.

 

[ECrider]

is the same height as the folded rear seats, to make the entire area behind the driver's seat as close to the same height as possible, to be able to sleep in the area if needed.

exactly that. what I hope to achieve

 

[PC01]

I like this idea from Gearmate
Like to put a fridge or an esky on a slideout


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Now the manual shows exact dimensions it looks like the Gearmate GM226 twin or single draw fits pretty snug between the arches and behind the Trialmaster rear seats.
I was looking to cover the gaps around the arches but i am now thinking i am going to leave as is so as to access the jack and also not to loose any space.
I am sure it will get filled with the odd bits rarely needed.
Will be going up to see them as soon as i get my hands on my vehicle which is sitting at the dealers.

 

[DenisM]

They're also reasonably heavy....

Back on topic, I plan to do a drawer system. One of the more well known brands is Truck Vault. I've had some work trucks that had them installed, and they seemed to be very well built. I'd like to have one that basically fills in the rear storage area and is the same height as the folded rear seats, to make the entire area behind the driver's seat as close to the same height as possible, to be able to sleep in the area if needed. They are not, however, removable, rather are security biased and usually bolted in.

There's a similar product sold through the "big box" outlets here called "Van Vault". The 1000mm wide single drawer (1200mm long/200mm high) is bolted in and has a triple lock setup. However, it weighs a significant 54kg! But if the main purpose is security then, I guess, it needs to be 'tough'... especially when I watch YouTube of the thugs trashing car windows in San Francisco (the "glitter bomb " fellow

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWeu2dxHRDg
)

 

[DCPU]

Another option besides Gearmate, and a "sleeper" to boot:

Four wheels car and campervans camping box - RaidBox 2.0 - CapVanGo - Fréjus - Var

The Raid Box is a removable fitting for 4x4 : Land Rover Defender, Toyota Land cruiser and Ineos Grenadier.

capvango.com

 

[ADVAW8S]

@DenisM "especially when I watch YouTube of the thugs trashing car windows in San Francisco" I think you mean Gangsters. Thugs are those that commit crime for themselves. Gangster are an organized crime. The group smashing windows in San Fran are part of an organized crime group. As shown in the video, they grab the bags and hand them off to a different person. Thugs tend to be tossed around as a derogatory term towards black males.


Thugs would be the white women walking up and stealing packages from peoples door steps shown in the video. I believe these well-off white women would be called Shelia in Australia.

 

[DenisM]

@DenisM "especially when I watch YouTube of the thugs trashing car windows in San Francisco" I think you mean Gangsters. Thugs are those that commit crime for themselves. Gangster are an organized crime. The group smashing windows in San Fran are part of an organized crime group. As shown in the video, they grab the bags and hand them off to a different person. Thugs tend to be tossed around as a derogatory term towards black males.


Thugs would be the white women walking up and stealing packages from peoples door steps shown in the video. I believe these well-off white women would be called Shelia in Australia.

Thanks for pointing out the subtleties! As I was want to explain to my American colleagues in such discussions "we are two cultures separated by a "common" language!
As for "Sheila" ...not often used these days. Derived from the Irish "Sheelagh" and is/was a term used by males as a generic term for females. Good explanation here

Macquarie Dictionary Blog

www.macquariedictionary.com.au

cheers!

 

[Norville]

Member @Loc Nar did mention in his response over at the Atlanta drive event that a company called Goose Gear was developing a leveled with seat down drawer and rear seat delete:

Post in thread 'USA Grenadier Experience (Atlanta) 05-06 April' https://www.theineosforum.com/threa...-atlanta-05-06-april.12411545/post-1333166395

 

[SonnyC]

I contacted Goose Gear and this was their response:

Thank you for your interest in Goose Gear products!

The Grenadier is definitely on "our list". No ETA or details to share until our products are launched.

We recommend submitting a Vehicle Suggestion on our website. When products are introduced we try to notify based off of vehicle submitted. Here is the link if you would like to submit: https://www.goose-gear.com/pages/goose-gear-vehicle-suggestion

I submitted a vehicle suggestion for their plate system and drawers to level the cargo area with the rear seats folded down, but if you're interested in their products, you may want to consider submitting one as well. I have their plate system and drawers in my Jeep and the quality is top notch, but pricey.

 

[Andrew Kilby]

https://www.polymate.com.au/polymate-products Here is a range of water and fuel tanks. I have two 27 litre roof fuel pods for diesel and they are excellent.

 

[MACS]

A good drawer system definitely will be on everyone’s list.
I am not sure if a similar picture like the attached has been posted already. It has been taken from one of the PT02 vehicles.
I tried to get in contact with gearmate by email 'info@gearmate.co.uk' twice. So far no reply, after 5 months.
macstech

 

[DCPU]

I tried to get in contact with gearmate by email 'info@gearmate.co.uk' twice. So far no reply, after 5 months.
macstech

See post #68 in this thread - they replied on 25th January 2023.

I guess we should be looking out for these soon: "Gearmate will also be offering some additional products direct to customers, such as dog box’s etc in the spring of this year."

 

[DCPU]

If you're on a budget...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1648754175365226498

View: https://twitter.com/maxreestore/status/1648754175365226498?s=20

 

[ADVAW8S]

That's what we call balling on a budget

 

[DCPU]

It's more than a few years since I've visited an Ikea shop, the lure of meatballs having worn off; but I may have missed a trick if they all have a free wood area.

 

[Shopkeep]

It's more than a few years since I've visited an Ikea shop, the lure of meatballs having worn off; but I may have missed a trick if they all have a free wood area.

If you define carboard filled veneer panels as wood.....

 

[DCPU]

If you define carboard filled veneer panels as wood.....

Well it will match the rest of the vehicle if this is the future:

The Citroen Oli concept is a £22,000 cardboard car of the future - pictures | Auto Express

Pictures of the new Citroen Oli concept

www.autoexpress.co.uk

 

[ADVAW8S]

Well, it will match the rest of the vehicle if this is the future:

The Citroen Oli concept is a £22,000 cardboard car of the future - pictures | Auto Express

Pictures of the new Citroen Oli concept

www.autoexpress.co.uk

My 4-year-old son would be a lead designer if we move to cardboard cars. He always finds imaginative ways to use boxes. During the pandemic, we were potty training him. He decided to take a large box decorate it and put his potty training toilet in the box. Basically, he made a recyclable porta potty.