Removable sliding drawers from Opposite Lock?

[herrBlick]

I am keen to get the drawer situation sorted on the D3 for my trip to Kangaroo Island
Has anyone had one fitted

http://www.oppositelock.com.au/index.php?action=prodcatalogue&form_name=view_product&category_id=139&product_id=12562&pageID=10062&sectionID=0

[Disco4SE]

Interested to hear some feedback myself, as I do use the 7 seats from time to time.

Cheers, Craig

[AnD3rew]

How much are they? Doesn't say.

[jon3950]

Can you access the spare with these in place?

[Ian_Olga]

I just bought a set from Drifta (D2D $845) DRIFTA Camping Kitchens - 4WD Fitouts (http://www.drifta.com.au/4WDFitout.php)

Great drawers, light so easy to put in and take out, cheap compared to other brands, well made, have to remove to get to spare but hey, how many times have you had to get to the spare?

[~Rich~]

Have a look through this topic:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/105305-drawer-system.html
Plenty of info there.

Or build your own:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutorials/138015-d3-d4-build-yourself-custom-storage-drawer-unit.html

[herrBlick]

I just bought a set from Drifta (D2D $845) DRIFTA Camping Kitchens - 4WD Fitouts (http://www.drifta.com.au/4WDFitout.php)

Great drawers, light so easy to put in and take out, cheap compared to other brands, well made, have to remove to get to spare but hey, how many times have you had to get to the spare?

Yes indeed these are very good and well thought out....I will give Peter drifts a call

[Redback]

Yes indeed these are very good and well thought out....I will give Peter drifts a call

We looked at these drawers from Drifta, they are very good quality and great value for money, BUT, the last thing you want to be doing if you get a flat, is pulling everything out of the back of the car and then pilling it all back in again, especially if it's 40 deg and on a dirt track somewhere in the middle of nowhere:mad:

I'd say you would be very hot, tired and ****ed off by the time you were finished.

Find drawers where you can still access the winder for the spare, or put your spare on the roof for long trips if you get these drawers.

Baz.

[AnD3rew]

We looked at these drawers from Drifta, they are very good quality and great value for money, BUT, the last thing you want to be doing if you get a flat, is pulling everything out of the back of the car and then pilling it all back in again, especially if it's 40 deg and on a dirt track somewhere in the middle of nowhere:mad:

I'd say you would be very hot, tired and ****ed off by the time you were finished.

Find drawers where you can still access the winder for the spare, or put your spare on the roof for long trips if you get these drawers.

Baz.

Rear wheel carrier:D

[JamesH]

You get the rear wheel carrier and think stuff it I may as well get the long range tank and you're down $4G and still have no drawers.

There should be some form of social security or at least tax relief for people who suffer from TILS (touring in landy syndrome)

[AnD3rew]

You get the rear wheel carrier and think stuff it I may as well get the long range tank and you're down $4G and still have no drawers.

There should be some form of social security or at least tax relief for people who suffer from TILS (touring in landy syndrome)

:) I have just comitted to $12k due to a bad case of TILS

[herrBlick]

Well I can see it is a syndrome as I am starting to drop a bit of wedge myself....
Look !!!¡ I think it's like anything.....ie fishing you can have the best rod and tackle and a guy at the end of the pier with a hand reel can be having the same fun......sure he has sore hands but he still lands the fish......
If I have to take it out when I Get a flat so be it.....I'm going for the drifta as it seems the most fool proof and I like the runner system...
Spare wheel will end up in a carrier but this summer ,....Kangaroo Island here I come.....complete with Kitchen drawer

[sniegy]

I remember when "Drifta" started many years ago & there were no such things as drawers & such as they mostly dealt only with kitchen set ups & small storage systems.

I do like there double stacked drawer & fridge to the side...Damn you people, I can feel some TILS coming on....Oh beautiful wife.......

[sniegy]

If as the YouTube video suggests you can get the drawers made to your specifications, you could ask for a hole to be put into the floor possibly where the fridge is to gain access to the spare, this would save removing the unit to get to that location.

Group buy?

[Steve223]

Currently in the process of getting Drifta drawers done and I will not need to remove drawer system but only one drawer and that will give me access to the spar wheel nut.

However with table, wings, fridge slider etc come to just above 2k

[herrBlick]

Good on ya Steve.
I'm just starting to talk to mark about mine. What have you asked for?

[geoz]

just out of interest: how 'removable' are these drawers? are they heavy & is it a major PITA to taken them out & put them back in?

Something likel this would be great for trips but generally our boot is filled up with toys and kids stuff so the drawers would get in the way.

[Steve223]

@ herrblick will be driving over there Friday so they can take exact measurements of the sub floor (and they can put a strengthening angle in my CT kitchen)
My specs are on top of my post below I also requested access to spar wheel nut and the use of 3rd floor for additional storage.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=162978


@ geoz - do you mean drawers or the whole drawer system? Drawers should be easy to remove system you would need to unbolt some nuts.

Good point with kids toys as we are in same position but did not think much about when we don't travel, hope the bikes will still fit in the boot otherwise I guess it will need to be the roof rack as I don't think I will remove system after every second or so weekend

[geoz]

@ geoz - do you mean drawers or the whole drawer system? Drawers should be easy to remove system you would need to unbolt some nuts.

Good point with kids toys as we are in same position but did not think much about when we don't travel, hope the bikes will still fit in the boot otherwise I guess it will need to be the roof rack as I don't think I will remove system after every second or so weekend

i meant the whole thing. currently my daughter's bike, my wife's roller blades, the beach gear ... lives in there, and i can't see how that would fit with the drawer system in place. on top of that we sometimes need the 7 seats. as long as it takes no more than 30 min to take out or put back in i would not be too concerned.

[Steve223]

don't think it will take more then 30 mins, I'f been told loosening 4 bolts and taking whole thing out


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[Disco4SE]

This is my removable system made last night. No bolts etc.

This photo is bare without bits fitted
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/disco4se-albums-my+disco+4-picture3926-20121115-114810.jpg
Below photo shows my ARB compressor at the rear underneath. Have my recovery gear, tools etc in the draw at the front.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/disco4se-albums-my+disco+4-picture3927-20121115-115005.jpg

[Steve223]

That looks nice, how did you fix it to floor and sites?

[Disco4SE]

That looks nice, how did you fix it to floor and sites?
Hi Steve,
It isnt fixed at all. Just sits there. I think the weight of the fridge and the fact that it is sitting on the rubber matt, keeps it secure.
Suits my purpose, as you still have plenty of storage room (as per photo below), and you can easely put the sixth seat up if needed.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/disco4se-albums-my+disco+4-picture3928-20121115-115016.jpg


Cheers, Craig

[Guppy]

Very nice Craig,

Any chance you will share the measurements, I carry exactly the same gear all just tied down to the floor at the moment

Gup

[Disco4SE]

Very nice Craig,

Any chance you will share the measurements, I carry exactly the same gear all just tied down to the floor at the moment

Gup
Hi Gup,
The sides (or uprights) are ex 224 x 19 Pine ripped down to 200mm. The top is made from 12mm ply and measures 430mm overall wide at the rear where the draw unit sits into.
The carpet is from Bunnings and I used a contact adhesive in a spray can to adhere it. All bits were from Bunnings and cost about $120.00 all up.

Good luck Gup, Craig

[Steve223]

@ disco4se hm would not trust this if the going gets rough but looks like a nice cheap solution and I guess could be secured.

Just ordered my Drifta drawer system and have to say Luke and the guys have been very helpful and will include a 3 floor to use all cavity space below. whole system can be taken out within 10 minutes and will provide plenty of storage + table and fridge drop down slider


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[geoz]

cool, can you post pictures when you get it installed?

[Disco4SE]

@ disco4se hm would not trust this if the going gets rough but looks like a nice cheap solution and I guess could be secured.

Hey Steve, We build $2m + architectural homes for a living, pretty sure I can glue & screw a shelf unit that will hold together :D

Here where you are coming from though.

Cheers, Craig

[~Rich~]

Hey Steve, We build $2m + architectural homes for a living, pretty sure I can glue & screw a shelf unit that will hold together :D

Here where you are coming from though.

Cheers, Craig

I think he means it becoming a missile in an accident / rollover.
Without a cargo barrier or it securely fixed down it's dangerous.

[Steve223]

Hey Steve, We build $2m + architectural homes for a living, pretty sure I can glue & screw a shelf unit that will hold together :D

Here where you are coming from though.

Cheers, Craig

@ Rich - thanks for clarifying this was indeed what I meant

@ Craig not doubting your manufacturing expertise ;)
as Rich pointed out I would be concerned about the whole unit moving in to directions you may not want it to move to. Especially in an accident or at rough terrain.

My Aunty actually died during a car accident which was not caused by here but she had a unsecured wooden box in the boot of here car which became a missile and killed here. So I may be a bit over cautious.

[Guppy]

Hi Gup,
The sides (or uprights) are ex 224 x 19 Pine ripped down to 200mm. The top is made from 12mm ply and measures 430mm overall wide at the rear where the draw unit sits into.
The carpet is from Bunnings and I used a contact adhesive in a spray can to adhere it. All bits were from Bunnings and cost about $120.00 all up.

Good luck Gup, Craig

Cheers mate,

Appreciate it - maybe another weekend project :)

Also interested in the pics of the Drifta bolted down

Gup

[Steve223]

Will post drifta pics and bolt downs once I have unit, 10th December is pick up.

I yesterday drove down to Gloucester to see the guy's at Drifta to get my CT kitchen fixed and have to say this is one of the best services I have received in a long time, Luke and team are super helpful and friendly and could not be happier.

Because of one repeated leaking tab they no offered to upgrading whole trailer to a new tap with pump, doing the installation of electrical pump, two new tabs for free and just charging for the pump. Absolutely great. (the camper is a GAC nor Drifta)

While I think there can't go much wrong with the drawer system It's nice to know you would not get given the run around and are looked after well, not to mention all is hand made in Australia

[herrBlick]

I have to agree Steve, I have had great treatment from these guys.
I am being delt with as I speak from Sri-Lanka on my honeymoon.53833

[Steve223]

Enjoy your honeymoon

[herrBlick]

You must be getting you drawers soon Steve

[Steve223]

Picked them up Monday :-) some pics attached

Service and dealing with Luke and the guys awesome, I also had them make
some changes to my CT and pumpify my drifta kitchen


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[Steve223]

And here is how to access spare tyre wind down point and extra storage




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