Thread: MAKING DRAWS for 4WD

Bob, making a set of drawers for your 4WD and placing them inside is one thing, bolting (or welding) them is another.

The reason I'm mentioning this, is because a friend of mine spent many hours building a set of drawers for the back of his Land Rover Discovery. In my opinion they were very well done and looked like a bought job.

However, whilst on a trip in NSW, he was fined for having a permanent internal modification, (bolted in drawers) and didn't have the vehicles compliance plate, either added to or updated, or something like that.

Apparently, if you bolt something (internally) to a vehicle, that hasn't been supplied by the original manufacturer as an approved accessory, then you have to get your compliance certificate updated.

I know that this is the case, I have an aftermarket long range tank fitted to my motorcycle and as it's a permanent addition I was required to have certification, which I did get from the German manufacturer, then had my compliance plate suitably corrected.

I thought this may give you some food for thought as to the legal ramifications, which may ensue, if you build and bolt your own doo-dad.

Mick.

I have a VW Kombi Campmobile which naturaly enough has drawers, cupboards, fridge etc which I am about to re-make after 33 years of use.

I have been advised to make sure that it's done similarly to original as the vehicle is licenced as a "Mobile Caravan" which I should be very carefull not to forfit.

I'm sure it varies State to State. Beware!

Bob, you might want to have a look at this thread.

Peter.

Originally Posted by oze bob

I'm new to the forum and hope someone may help with making draws for my 98 Patrol 4wd. Commercial ones run to $2600 ! Being a trades person, how hard can it be? The hard part is the metal drawer sides and runners, some have a half lid that slides out too with the fridge on top. I can make a welded frame, I can cut out some ply and stick carpet on it, but talking to someone that has put it all together before would help alot, thanks in advance, Bob

Bob I recently fitted out a trailor for a Goldwing motor bike to be towed behind a motor home I used Cubelock a product from Carpal aluminium
It is 25 mm square section hollow AL also comes with extruded lip on one side that can be used as a runner The wall thickness is 1mm
It fits together with knock in corners of any shap you could think of so you can assebble in situ about $26 -$30 per 6 meter length plactic corners about $1 each
. Beauty is low weight
Carpel are opposite Garden City shopping center in parkway avenue at Newcastle ( just up the road ,though they may be local to you)
You need to negociate but no hassel to get trade prices
They will also cut into two or three lengths free so measure up first
Can be cut easily by hand but I use an aluminium cutting blade in the scms
Have also done shelving for neighbours, myself & cupboard units in a motor home as well as office furniture . It is worth a look at the brochure may suit your application perfectly


Rgds
Russell






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Hi Bob,

I made and installed a set of drawers for my Landrover Discovery last year.
2 drawers side by side with a lift out lid on each side that sits flat where the rear side pockets used to be.

I used xtra heavy duty full extension slides and aluminium sliding door locks to keep the draws shut. Tons of storage, both in the drawers and the flush side pockets. A large flat area on top of the draws for loading up eskys & gear etc and still get to stuff in the drawers, best thing I ever did.

Constructed from 12mm ply, glued & screwed and then contact glued on a very thin type of carpet that is used for lining. Can't remember the name of the stuff but I got it from Spotlight.

I have had people comment that it looks every bit as good as a set of commercial drawers costing over $2,000. Total cost was around $200.

I made a cardboard template of the shape of the rear luggage area and used that to make sure I got a perfect fit. It is bolted into nuts that were existing in the vehicle. Can be removed easily ( I only have it in when camping), takes about 20 minutes to re-fit.

Originally Posted by Gazza

I made and installed a set of drawers for my Landrover Discovery last year.

It is bolted into nuts that were existing in the vehicle.

Gazza,

I have a series II Disco and am thinking of doing the same thing.
Where are these pre existing nuts of which you speak?
Do you need to remove the carpet or are they the attachment points for the tie down rings fitted in the cargo area?

Jack

There should be nuts in the back of your vehicle for Child restrant seats, you could try bolting to these! There should be three of the buggers, and if the unit is sized correctly (no movement left or right) that would hold it sufficently.

Originally Posted by Jack E

Gazza,

I have a series II Disco and am thinking of doing the same thing.
Where are these pre existing nuts of which you speak?
Do you need to remove the carpet or are they the attachment points for the tie down rings fitted in the cargo area?

Jack

I have a series I Disco, I am not sure what the intended purpose for nuts was, they are welded to the underside of the body in the cargo area.

I had to cut through the carpet to expose them.

I have a cargo barrier fitted as well and this is also using a couple of these nuts.

"I'm new to the forum and hope someone may help with making draws for my 98 Patrol 4wd. "

Sorry to be so pedantic, but it's "drawers".

It's amazing how so many people spell (and say) it that way. Doesn't anyone go to school anymore?

There......I feel better now.....

Originally Posted by Eddie Jones

"I'm new to the forum and hope someone may help with making draws for my 98 Patrol 4wd. "

Sorry to be so pedantic, but it's "drawers".

It's amazing how so many people spell (and say) it that way. Doesn't anyone go to school anymore?

There......I feel better now.....

Eddie, I hope you have your Nomex suit on!

Originally Posted by Eddie Jones

"I'm new to the forum and hope someone may help with making draws for my 98 Patrol 4wd. "

Sorry to be so pedantic, but it's "drawers".

It's amazing how so many people spell (and say) it that way. Doesn't anyone go to school anymore?

There......I feel better now.....

First post you admit to being the blockhead of the week and your second post proclaims you as another sef appointed spelling Nazi. :mad:

Now whilst you may feel better having posted your criticism I don't. In fact I, and most on this board, abhor spelling nazies as we prefer to deal with woodworking. Do a search and you will find out.

Maybe you want to join an spelling forum.


Peter.

Hi Bob

If you do a search (allah gbuh - now I'm advocating searching ) for "patrol rear storage" on the overlander.com.au forum or the 4wdmonthly.com.au sites you will come up with exactly what you are after.

A couple of years ago a bloke with a GU made a storage system and posted pics as it was built. It will take some effort but will answer every question.

And him spellls goood two!

Dazzler

Originally Posted by Eddie Jones

"I'm new to the forum and hope someone may help with making draws for my 98 Patrol 4wd. "

Sorry to be so pedantic, but it's "drawers".

It's amazing how so many people spell (and say) it that way. Doesn't anyone go to school anymore?

There......I feel better now.....

Eddie,

Youve only made two posts to this forum and the second one is paying someone out for their spelling. This is not a good start....

I have a university degree but I still put up a few bloopers on this forum...nobody really cares.

If the d**ck heads who invented english had been to school they wouldn't have constructed one of the most difficult languages in the world. English grammar and phonetics are diabolically complex and there are so many exceptions to the bldi rules.

Anyway welcome to the forum!

Cheers Martin

Originally Posted by Sturdee

First post you admit to being the blockhead of the week and your second post proclaims you as another sef appointed spelling Nazi. :mad:

Now whilst you may feel better having posted your criticism I don't. In fact I, and most on this board, abhor spelling nazies as we prefer to deal with woodworking. Do a search and you will find out.

Maybe you want to join an spelling forum.


Peter.

_An_ spelling forum???