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Posted by TheDuckMaster (Member # 4345) on March 20, 2013, 05:11 PM:
Has anyone made,bought or improvised any sort of storage system for the back of their SUV or Suburban?
Would love to see it as I am in the mood to make something for my 2004 SUB!
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on March 20, 2013, 06:41 PM:
I used to have an '89. Not a bad truck but the turning radius on mountain roads is lacking. Not to mention the long wheelbase hangs up occasionally in washes. I have seen advertised in Orvis a slide out drawer system. Not lately, but somebody makes a slick system?
My son has an old C10 panel truck, stick on the floor and a Spicer transfer & differential. I used to own it. That thing will damned near climb vertical. (edit: grannie gear)
Good hunting. El Bee
[ March 20, 2013, 06:43 PM: Message edited by: Leonard ]
Posted by TheDuckMaster (Member # 4345) on March 21, 2013, 04:05 AM:
Understand the turning radius issue, typical of a GM. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
But me being a flatland caller and trapper I don't have an issue.
Yes I saw the drawer system you mentioned, but at almost $1000 to $2000 its a little to steep for me. But the law enforcement guys swear by them. I wonder how I can get some Obahma dollars to buy one for myself. (did I say that?) anyway I think this is what you meant
http://www.weatherguard.com/truck_tool_boxes/view_products.php?subcat_id=18
Why I am here thanks for the site, and allowing me to stay for a while. Now to I call you Leonard or El Bee?
I really hope someone else post beside you about my question, I can use some practical ideas.
Now do I call you Leonard or El Bee?
[ March 21, 2013, 04:09 AM: Message edited by: TheDuckMaster ]
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on March 21, 2013, 08:20 AM:
I answer to either, whatever's convenient.
Glad you like HM. Free speech on the 'net, a rarity.
Good hunting. El Bee
edit: yeah, I think that's the system I had in mind.
I saw one, years ago done up by a cabinet maker. Had everything, including a sink and stove, the whole inside was lined with cabinets and drawers. I sat inside of it and for the life of me, I can't remember who owned it...somebody I know, or knew?
[ March 21, 2013, 08:24 AM: Message edited by: Leonard ]
Posted by CrossJ (Member # 884) on March 21, 2013, 11:40 AM:
Duck, if you know anyone at your local electric coop, stop by there and see what they have. Every so many years here they have a big auction and sell there old utility bodies and toppers. Last fall,I saw several of those drawer systems in a sale here. They went cheap.
Maintain
Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on March 21, 2013, 02:44 PM:
Lots of drawer system vendors. None cheap, that I know of. The best ones, are crazy expensive. Even the DIY parts, are kind of stupid expensive.
I'm getting ready to build one anyway, this summer, for my Jeep.
No one vendor I can point to as the go to. Been researching it for two years, and expect I'm going to buy parts from three or four sources, but do 100% of the actual fabrication myself. And still end up spending too much...
The most important and most expensive components are the actual slides. Only two or three manufacturers for the good ones. No matter whose name is on them, it's from one of those two or three. And you'll pay for them - period.
- DAA
Posted by TA17Rem (Member # 794) on March 21, 2013, 05:14 PM:
If you want to save a little money there are two ways we make them here.
One you can go with a wood case, 2x6 for sides with 1/2' plywood bottom and top, with carpet added to top.. You can put a devider in the center and go with two drawers or go with out and have one big drawer. Reconmend two drawers..
For the drawers sheet metal is reconmended as it has more strength than wood and will last longer. Have a sheet metal shop make the drawers to fit case. Instead of slides you can use bearings for rollers, tabs will have to be welded on the back two corners to hold bearing in place and also tabs on the front (front is optional)Allow room inside the case for the added rollers.
The other way which is a little more spendy and will increase the weight is to go with a metal case made from thin sheet metal. Geordie could help you here with what sheet metal to use.. and either angle iron or square tubeing for the frame for inside the case..
Posted by DanS (Member # 316) on March 23, 2013, 08:07 AM:
I haven't made anything for my Tahoe, but I did open it up for some room.
I work in the construction industry, and don't have a company van presently, so I use my Tahoe for work. My job as an Air and Hydronic test, adjust and balance tech, or Balancer, I have to carry several tools with me.
My SUV is a mess right now and only partually loaded, but I keep an 8' and a 6' ladder in there, and a big case for my flow hood which is missing in that pic.
I took out one rear seat, and the back bench seats, then laid a piece of plywood and carpet down. When I go hunting, I can actually sleep back there pretty comfortably, and I am 6-1, so it is nice to actually have a decent place to stretch out
[ March 31, 2013, 05:40 PM: Message edited by: DanS ]
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on March 23, 2013, 08:14 AM:
You are certainly in step with that Arizona Camo!
Good hunting. Lima Brav 0
edit: PS, I do not have a CLUE what you are talking about here:
"Air and Hydronic test, adjust and balance tech, or Balancer"
[ March 23, 2013, 08:16 AM: Message edited by: Leonard ]
Posted by DanS (Member # 316) on March 23, 2013, 08:27 AM:
LB, I often thought about putting a green stripe on it to look more like la migra. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
I do have Mexican blankets as seat covers...
TABB is test, adjust, and balance, in a nut shell, is done after the system HVAC is installed and running. We adjust the air registers so that all of them are in proportion to each other and at the correct CFM air flow. Adjust the Air handler unit so it is at design, hopefully that is at max proficiency. Adjust the outside air intake so it is at design to prevent so called sick bldgs.
Then there is the water side, circuit setters, pumps for boilers, chillers, and other such devices.
That is the short version. One of my main tools is a calculator. Lots of math and formulas.
Most of my work lately is at hospitals, chemical labs, office buildings,and schools. Some of my hours suck, Monday ie. I have to start work at 4 AM, because I have to do a medical building before they open and allow patients in.
[ March 23, 2013, 08:38 AM: Message edited by: DanS ]
Posted by jimanaz (Member # 3689) on March 31, 2013, 04:34 PM:
I almost bought a used truck a while back that had a Truck Vault installed under a tonneau cover. That Truck Vault is a nice way to store all kinds of things, but a tonneau cover pretty much wrecks a truck, IMO. You're right, they're spendy.
It also was white, in keeping with geographical regulations.
Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on April 01, 2013, 02:53 AM:
If you guys can locate a copy of the May / June 2012 Backwoodsman magazine, there's a decent article on building a `Truck bed storage / Sleeping platform` .
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