Thread: Convert Dual Cab HCPU into tray back

Originally Posted by mike_k

G'Day i click,

I wouldn't worry too much about the filler neck - just use the factory one already fitted to your HCPU tub.

Cheers,

Mike.

Thanks Mike, thats the conclusion I came to this afternoon when I looked at the tub more closely. I just need to drill the pop rivets and remover the original. Can someone just remind me that I'm not doing anything to dumb by using a cordless drill near the diesel filler neck Diesel isn't explosive and should be safe enough to work around - right?

Originally Posted by vnx205

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.

All those details are great! I'll certainly have some very useful information on hand when we go to place the tray tomorrow. Thanks once again for your help

When I was looking for a vehicle, asked the seller of this 130 Defender for the tray dimensions. He stated that it was 990mm off the ground (I'm surprised he doesn't have issues with clearance at that height) These are pics of his tray. I like the way the tray is mounted, leaving good storage options under the tray for use down the track (I hope this is cool to repost his images, I've hidden the rego)