Cheap storage solution

[Chucaro]

For the Discologist on a budget or who rather expend the dough in XXXX here is a cheap and good storage solution for the Disco I fitted with cargo barrier.
All the material coming from the recycling shop from the tips.
The cargo barrier is from Bundy for the astonishing cost of $5.00 (incl GST :()
The frames and basket/drawer, Hobart tip.
Cheers
Chucaro
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[mcrover]

Nice neat job there mate but if that were in my D1 with about 5" lift over standard you would never be able to get anything out of the fridge.

I have to drop the fridge down on the bumper to be able to see in it how it is now.

I like the idea though.

Nice and cheap aswell.

[Chucaro]

Hi mcrover,
That it is easy to fix, fit the fridge bellow (floor level) and the basket on the top by turning upside down the frame and swap the shelving.
I placed this image to show interested members that they do not have to pay gold for the rack systems that are selling on the shops.
One of the members in the camping forum asked which fridge can be fitted in a disco with cargo barrier. This will give him a good idea of what can be fitted at the back of a Disco.
My Disco is raised 40mm with King springs.
Cheers
Chucaro

[mcrover]

Im quickly running out of room even for stuff that folds flat lol...:o

It's Ok if it's at floor level but any higher and I'd be stuffed.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

They make fridge slides now that come out then down to floor level,,
now where did I see them,,,

[mcrover]

I know, I saw an add for one in a magazine and Ive gone through all of my Mags and I havnt seen the add again.

I think it may have been in a caravaning mag at the Dr's or something but it looked like a good Idea.

If anyone knows where you get them, please post contact details.

[Chucaro]

They make fridge slides now that come out then down to floor level,,
now where did I see them,,,

Bugger, that would increase the cost of the storage unit and will not be any money left for beer on the fridge :D

[mcrover]

Bugger, that would increase the cost of the storage unit and will not be any money left for beer on the fridge :D

Thats ok, it will be a few more months until I will be able to drink again anyway :D

[Chucaro]

I can not believe it :eek: Look at this page about the lifting system done by a Defender owner.
The Ultimate Landrover Defender (http://www.adventurer.com.au/2nd_level/stories/ult_defender.htm)

Cheers
Chucaro

[cucinadio]

For the Discologist on a budget or who rather expend the dough in XXXX here is a cheap and good storage solution for the Disco I fitted with cargo barrier.
All the material coming from the recycling shop from the tips.
The cargo barrier is from Bundy for the astonishing cost of $5.00 (incl GST :()
The frames and basket/drawer, Hobart tip.
Cheers
Chucaro
http://www.plottier.net/albums/userpics/10002/Disco%20I%20storage%20solution.jpg

mate good job doesn't leave much room for anything else do u have a trailer, im likeing the one built buy walker

im trying to get the plan's of him what do u think

chou

[weeds]

Its a great setup tho I don't know about adding 50kg of weight to one side of the roof like he has with his water tank :o

that was the first thing i removed


I can not believe it :eek: Look at this page about the lifting system done by a Defender owner.
The Ultimate Landrover Defender (http://www.adventurer.com.au/2nd_level/stories/ult_defender.htm)

Cheers
Chucaro

i think i have posted this link a couple of times

i think i have only just recently thrown you gantry setup that was on the rig

[mcrover]

Im only planning on a CF50 fridge slide that drops down, not an engine crane.

Interesting Defa though, I dont mind the floor for the rack made of sandwich foam, it would be much more effective than a safari roof but would catch the wind like a sail.

[incisor]

They make fridge slides now that come out then down to floor level,,
now where did I see them,,,
waiting.......

[weeds]

They make fridge slides now that come out then down to floor level,,
now where did I see them,,,

not quite drop to the floor
Candy Canvas :: Tilting Fridge Slide (http://www.candycanvas.com.au/Fridge.html)

[Chucaro]

not quite drop to the floor
Candy Canvas :: Tilting Fridge Slide (http://www.candycanvas.com.au/Fridge.html)

That system is quite easy to make, you get the extensions from a cabinet maker supplier like Lincoln Sentry, weld a angle line frame 2 heavy duty hinges and pronto!
Alternatively get the extension system from the fridge accessories supplier like ABR screw the hinges at the front of a sub frame an you have a extension with till option incorporated.. I just wandering how much they are charging for the rack on the web page ? Bugger another 10 cartons of grog :eek:
Hey guys the topic was a Cheap Storage Solution not the mother of all the rack systems :D
Cheers

[dobbo]

not quite drop to the floor
Candy Canvas :: Tilting Fridge Slide (http://www.candycanvas.com.au/Fridge.html)

surely you could design a drop to the floor version utilising a pair of old shock absorbers and a hinged frame so the fridge (not matter what size can be handled one handed.

[mcrover]

not quite drop to the floor
Candy Canvas :: Tilting Fridge Slide (http://www.candycanvas.com.au/Fridge.html)

Thats a good one.

It would fit in the back of a D1 no worries unlike the ones that Weaco or Engle sell where the fridge slide takes up more room that the fridge.

There is another one (which I was talking about) which has 4 legs and gas struts that it lifts and lowers the fridge right out of the back of the vehical to about waist height and then with the help of the struts it is easilly lifted back into the back and then latched in place.

I'd draw a picture but I cant scan it to show you, It wouldnt be exy to build other than the struts but would suit those wanting to put the fridge up high on a racking system.

I still prefer the fridge as low as possible as it is pretty heavy as well so I try to keep the centre of gravity down as much as I can.

Im still yet to build mine though, I must get onto it soon.

[dobbo]

If you incorperate cut up and cable tied together milk crates and basic feed bags into your cargo system it can be taken out at any given moment and ultilised as a means to get unbogged.

[Chucaro]

mate good job doesn't leave much room for anything else do u have a trailer, im likeing the one built buy walker

im trying to get the plan's of him what do u think

chou
Cucinadio, I am traveling with my wife and a large dog. There is heaps of room at the back.The problem is that we like keep the basics only. We used to do extensive touring (8 months) on a motorbike towing a small trailer, so the Disco for us is huge !
At the bottom of the basket is the camping table, on one side are the 4 men tent, sleeping bags and other soft gear. On the other side are 2 folding chairs and bit an pieces. the single rear seat is folded and a volume equal to 200 lts is available for other gear. The dog sleep on the 2 seater and the floor space is full of gear.
Some times we towing a home made trailer made from the box of a single cab Ford Currier with FG canopies.
Keep it simple and basic we find that is the best after going from a motorbike to a motorhome.
Cheers

[cucinadio]

Cucinadio, I am traveling with my wife and a large dog. There is heaps of room at the back.The problem is that we like keep the basics only. We used to do extensive touring (8 months) on a motorbike towing a small trailer, so the Disco for us is huge !
At the bottom of the basket is the camping table, on one side are the 4 men tent, sleeping bags and other soft gear. On the other side are 2 folding chairs and bit an pieces. the single rear seat is folded and a volume equal to 200 lts is available for other gear. The dog sleep on the 2 seater and the floor space is full of gear.
Some times we towing a home made trailer made from the box of a single cab Ford Currier with FG canopies.
Keep it simple and basic we find that is the best after going from a motorbike to a motorhome.
Cheers


cool mate was just striking convo, im in herey bay we will have to get together sometime for a junt or just a weekend away ive just moved up from the gold coast so im keen to make some new aquat's up this way

cheers

[Chucaro]

cool mate was just striking convo, im in herey bay we will have to get together sometime for a junt or just a weekend away ive just moved up from the gold coast so im keen to make some new aquat's up this way

cheers
You are welcome give me a ring and come for a beer.
Cheers
Chucaro

[BMKal]

The new drop down fridge slide that has been asked about earlier in this post is the "MSA slide-and-drop fridge system".

There's a write-up on it in 4WD Action Issue 114 on page 133, and you can view / order on www.platinumgear.com.au

Saw one of these at the 4WD show in Perth recently - was pretty impressive.

Cheers ............ BM

[mcrover]

The new drop down fridge slide that has been asked about earlier in this post is the "MSA slide-and-drop fridge system".

There's a write-up on it in 4WD Action Issue 114 on page 133, and you can view / order on www.platinumgear.com.au

Saw one of these at the 4WD show in Perth recently - was pretty impressive.

Cheers ............ BM

I have been emailing everyone I could think of trying to find out more about this since I saw it a while ago and after posting about it the other day I saw it in 4wdAction the other day has got me interested again.

Thanks heaps for that, I couldnt believe they didnt put in any contact info on their write up on the product.

[BMKal]

Yeah - I was surprised too that there was no contact detail in the write-up, but then noticed that they had an ad towards the back of the same magazine. That's where I got the contact info from.