Thread: Convert Dual Cab HCPU into tray back

Surely you could get one off an old series 111 at the wreckers? Biggest problem with the hilux filler is it's much smaller than the Landy tank filler tube. Also with a 127 L tank in mine it's handy to use the hiflow diesel bowser.

If I can find one that would be awesome. Not sure how I'll go over the weekend. I'm in South of Sydney in the illawarra.

Originally Posted by 2stroke

Surely you could get one off an old series 111 at the wreckers? Biggest problem with the hilux filler is it's much smaller than the Landy tank filler tube. Also with a 127 L tank in mine it's handy to use the hiflow diesel bowser.

With the tray on my 110, there isn't much slope on the filler neck, so when I use a hi-flow nozzle, I can't take advantage of the maximum rate of delivery. In fact with some diesel, I have to be a bit cautious even with the normal nozzle otherwise it spills froth and/or triggers the auto shutoff.

If you are planning to mount the tray high enough to create storage space underneath, you may be able to get a bit more slope on the filler tube. That isn't really an option for me because it would make the camper inconveniently high.

Originally Posted by vnx205

With the tray on my 110, there isn't much slope on the filler neck, so when I use a hi-flow nozzle, I can't take advantage of the maximum rate of delivery. In fact with some diesel, I have to be a bit cautious even with the normal nozzle otherwise it spills froth and/or triggers the auto shutoff.

If you are planning to mount the tray high enough to create storage space underneath, you may be able to get a bit more slope on the filler tube. That isn't really an option for me because it would make the camper inconveniently high.

Your setup sounds close to what we're trying to achieve. I'm worried about the tray height creeping up. The canopy I have has a lip below the doors and a very substantial chassis which increase the access height. I can forego the storage space under the tray if it keeps the deck lower.

If it was at all possible - would you be able to give me the amount of clearence you have between the underneath of the tray and the top of your chassis. Perhaps you could measure somewhere I could check against (the bump stops?)

Many thanks, Paul

My tray is aluminium with 40mm deep ribs underneath. With the standard 235/85/16 tyres, I was able to rub the tyres on the ribs in extreme cross axle situations. My solution was to remove a small section of the ribs where the tyres rubbed to give me almost 40mm more travel before the tyres rubbed.

The measurements from the underneath of the tray (not the bottom of the 40mm ribs) are:
At the front to the flat section of the chassis where the towers are mounted to support the front of the tray - 380mm.
To the top of those towers - 215mm (made up of 75mm transverse steel C section and 100mm longitudinal aluminium C section and 40mm ribs).
At the rear to the chassis cross member - 265mm.

Does that make sense? Do those measurements tell you what you need to know?

Originally Posted by vnx205

My tray is aluminium with 40mm deep ribs underneath. With the standard 235/85/16 tyres, I was able to rub the tyres on the ribs in extreme cross axle situations. My solution was to remove a small section of the ribs where the tyres rubbed to give me almost 40mm more travel before the tyres rubbed.

The measurements from the underneath of the tray (not the bottom of the 40mm ribs) are:
At the front to the flat section of the chassis where the towers are mounted to support the front of the tray - 380mm.
To the top of those towers - 215mm (made up of 75mm transverse steel C section and 100mm longitudinal aluminium C section and 40mm ribs).
At the rear to the chassis cross member - 265mm.

Does that make sense? Do those measurements tell you what you need to know?

Thanks so much for those measurements, when my wife brings the truck back I'll go and compare

Originally Posted by vnx205

Does that make sense? Do those measurements tell you what you need to know?

I think these measurements will be extremely useful when the tub is off and we're locating the new tray. Could I be cheeky and ask that you might take one more measurement? The height from the ground to the top of the tray where the camper sits would be fantastic. I really appreciate your help.

Originally Posted by 2stroke

Surely you could get one off an old series 111 at the wreckers? Biggest problem with the hilux filler is it's much smaller than the Landy tank filler tube. Also with a 127 L tank in mine it's handy to use the hiflow diesel bowser.

With regards to the filler neck, I'm a bit stuck. I tried several wreckers in the area, looking for any diesel neck off a tray back ute without luck.

I had hoped to get the tray fitted on monday but without a filler neck ready to go I may have to put the project on hold for a few days until I get it sorted. It's a bugger as I wanted to use the flat tray for a job on wednesday.

After living with the 130 for a couple of days now, I do question why I'm removing such a beautiful piece of kit for a second hand aluminium tray It took this today whilst at the boat ramp, I scratch my head and wonder if I'm really doing the right thing

Originally Posted by iClick

The height from the ground to the top of the tray where the camper sits would be fantastic.

Today, with nothing on the tray and only minimal pressure in the airbags, I have 140mm gap between the axle and the bump stops. The top surface of the tray is 1010mm from the ground measured beside the wheel. When the camper is in place, it sits on 45mm wooden rails. I needed to use them to raise it enough for the drawers to clear the 30mm lip on the top of the tray.

Tomorrow I will be able to tell you what those measurements are with the camper on board and 20psi in the airbags. I will be fitting the camper in readiness for a few days in Bendethera with Tank and with Mr Ploppy and his wife and two children.

I think that with the airbags, it only settles about 20mm. I will try to remember to check the measurements tomorrow.