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Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2003 at 01:21

Member- Rox

Check out this storage system I think its looks great. http://www.aus4wdstor.com/chuckwgn.htmEaster at Yardie creek
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AnswerID: 16674   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2003 at 10:52

Truckster replied:

It is until you price it..

For what it is, plastic boxes and stuff its not cheap.

Try Home Made Similar for less than 1/3 the price when he built the original....

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AnswerID: 16682   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2003 at 13:10

Trevor replied:

They make them to any size and shape you want. Ours has two large steel drawers, one above the other, a fridge slide at floor level, room for two 20L water bottles and a full width marine carpeted shelf on top. No plastic to be seen anywhere. It's mig welded and powder coated. Since it's been installed we've been to the High Country, Carpenter Rocks to Robe along the Beach, East & West Macdonnell Ranges and it only rattles on rough roads when empty, which is rare anyway. It can probably be fixed by a small adjustment on the latch.

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FollowupID: 10321   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2003 at 14:18

Cam posted:

Just out of interest what vehicle is it in & whats it worth ???
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AnswerID: 16700   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2003 at 16:18

Trevor replied:

It's in a Jackaroo, but they can be sized to fit anything.
Cost was $1100. That's a lot of money, but I can't weld, bend sheet steel or spraypaint. So instead of spending endless hours trying to design and build something that might fall apart, I spent those hours doing overtime at work earning money to pay those who can do it.
It all helps the economy.
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FollowupID: 10487   Submitted: Friday, Apr 04, 2003 at 17:59

Truckster posted:

The URL i gave above requires no bending or welding.. They use Angle Joins for putting it together...

And $900+ cheaper than that!!!!!!

Am I the only one to think that the prices of rear storage systems are off the planet?
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AnswerID: 16708   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2003 at 18:10

Member - Peter (WA) replied:

I have built my own drawer and fridge slide system in the back of my 4 runner using 1/2 ply screws and glue with a couple of L brackets where needed ,I then painted the whole thing to protect it from water .With a large hand staple gun and some auto carpet it looks just like an off the shelf one ..some advantages of doing it your self..1 Your can custom make it to suit your existing equipment 2..Ihave cut holes and slots where possible to remove excess weight 3..the whole set up cost me less than $200. I have used 50kg drawer and fridge runners that extend 750mm they cost me less than $40 from a hardware supplier .It has been bounced around quit abit with no problems .Also as it was so cheap I can modify it without to much cost. Give it ago it look me a couple of days with basic woodworking tools.Born to drive a 4x4 , not a keyboardÅ’Peter York 4x4
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FollowupID: 10343   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2003 at 18:41

Gordon posted:

Peter
I'm interested in your design - do you have any pictures - if you have time email me on gordon.buck@originenergy.com.au
Gordon(Qld)
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FollowupID: 10347   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2003 at 19:52

Phil P posted:

Hi Peter,

Can you please supply more info on the Drawer & Fridge runners. At $40 this is far better value than the $200+ that the retailers want.


Thanks
Phil P
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AnswerID: 16732   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2003 at 21:12

Member - Peter (WA) replied:

the company I got the drawer runners from is called HAFELE they have offices in most states ph 1800806307 NSW0296808977 QLD 0733441533 WA0892493833 NZ 092749919 or 0800442335 if They are called Drawer runners double extension , they are avalibe in diferent load capacities and extention lenghts these are the ball bearing runner type part number for 750mm extention length is 420.70.717 two types avalible side mount and base mount .Hope this helps If you have trouble let me know as I have an account with them and can order for you .....sorry I have no plans or photos will take some and try and do a bit of a drawing let me know a fax number and I will send it as soon as I put something together my email is phewitson@westnet.com.auBorn to drive a 4x4 , not a keyboard Peter York 4x4
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FollowupID: 10355   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2003 at 21:16

Member - Peter (WA) posted:

PS if you know a cabinet maker or kitchen manufacture they should be able to get them for you as Hafele are big supplier to that industryBorn to drive a 4x4 , not a keyboard Peter York 4x4
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