130 HCPU setups

[All Ova]

Been sketching some ideas for my HPCU - drawers, tie downs, water tank and was interested in seeing what others have done...

[rainman]

I prefer tray tops to the HCPU or "style side" type bodies, so I made this. It's kind of a compromise between the two.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/11/45.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/363.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/364.jpg

The centre part of the "deck" doubles as a ramp, attaching to the mounts for the tailgate. You can't really see in the pictures, but there's a drop down toolbox above the right wheel, and a 35 litre poly water tank with hand wash dispenser behind the left wheel. The spare wheel sits horizontally in the front of the "well", but there are also mounts on the centre posts on either side of the headboard, for greater flexibility (and additional spares). The rack in the last shot folds open to take five bikes, and mounts into recessed tubes in the floor. The recessed tubes also take a builder's rack.

There are a couple of things left to add - galvanised 50mm mesh for the headboard, and I need to finish the drop down sides (just the height of the checker plate on the headboard).


James.

[weeds]

scroll down this link http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutorials/125879-hcpu-tub-trailer-6.html water tank is planned for left hand side above wheel arch......

keep in mind this is a trailer

[Drover]

Hey Rainman,

Off topic, sorry... but what are you Tyre, Wheel size and off set ?

Cheers

[rainman]

Hey Rainman,

Off topic, sorry... but what are you Tyre, Wheel size and off set ?

Cheers

The tyres are 235/85R16, but the Wrangler MTRs (the previous model at least) are a bit wider than something like the 235 BFGs. They're about 250mm overall. I can't remember what the rim dimensions :angel:. I should measure them again shouldn't I....


James.

[Pilbara130]

I prefer tray tops to the HCPU or "style side" type bodies, so I made this. It's kind of a compromise between the two.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/11/45.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/363.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/364.jpg

The centre part of the "deck" doubles as a ramp, attaching to the mounts for the tailgate. You can't really see in the pictures, but there's a drop down toolbox above the right wheel, and a 35 litre poly water tank with hand wash dispenser behind the left wheel. The spare wheel sits horizontally in the front of the "well", but there are also mounts on the centre posts on either side of the headboard, for greater flexibility (and additional spares). The rack in the last shot folds open to take five bikes, and mounts into recessed tubes in the floor. The recessed tubes also take a builder's rack.

There are a couple of things left to add - galvanised 50mm mesh for the headboard, and I need to finish the drop down sides (just the height of the checker plate on the headboard).


James.

Hi rainman I love the set up mate who built it and where

[rainman]

I did, in Samford :). Did you notice the dodgy bedspread-cum-grinding-and-welding-shield :cool:.

James.

[jasonedu]

I have a hard top canopy with two side opening doors and floor at the height of the canopy.

Down below I plan on putting an extra dolium 130l fuel tank at the front with a drawer setup filling the rest of the space. One of the drawers will be a pull out kitchen Drifta style that will be able to stand on its own.

Spare wheel storage has been a problem so far - I plan on getting a rear wheel carrier as well.

Up top I just use cheap plastic boxes with tie downs.

[VladTepes]

Rainman - any updates ?

[rainman]

The only updates since the photos are the mesh on the headboard, and two pairs of Quickfists under the right hand back corner. I still need to wire up an all-weather 12V socket and Anderson socket to the headboard. I've also toyed with the idea of fitting a 40 litre air tank under the right hand back corner driven by a compressor on the PTO, and making a removable canvas covered mesh cage in order to have more lockable space when traveling, but it's a case of too many ideas and not enough time to implement them. You know how it is.....

James.

[Icecream]

I did, in Samford :). Did you notice the dodgy bedspread-cum-grinding-and-welding-shield :cool:.

James.

Are you still in samford mate? I'm in samford village and am just about to pick up my 130 and am searching for ideas to do to mine.

[rainman]

Hi Icecream,

I sure am. Drop me a PM if you like. Would love to meet for a chat.

James.

[VladTepes]

Me too, we should all get together some time and have a 130 talk fest.

Sometime after I get mine back I mean.....

[Ranga]

Me too, we should all get together some time and have a 130 talk fest.

Sometime after I get mine back I mean.....

Back from where?! :o

[VladTepes]

Hmm I can see I'll have to post a story up at some point.... stay tuned later......

Oh Ranga I just noticed your sig line...

You had a 95 Defender now have a 94.

I had a 94 now have a 95 ! :lol2:

[Icecream]

We should definitely catch up for a beer and tech talk