Thread: Drawer Systems

I use the BOAB drawer storage system. It is held in place in the D4 using turnbuckles to the OEM floor anchors and works well. I have offset it slightly to the driver's side so that I can fit a jerry can plus oil container and bottle jack alongside the system on the left side, while I still have enough room to slide my folding 80W solar panel set alongside the system on the right side. There is still enough room to access the storage compartments for jack / tow hitch etc on both sides of the vehicle - it's a bit fiddly but I still store everything in it's original home.



The big advantage of this system is that the "drawer/s" consist simply of a sliding steel frame with a number of plastic boxes sitting on them (you can get different configurations with different numbers of plastic boxes). You simply lift these boxes out of the frame and take them to where you want them (eg campsite) rather than having to go back and forth to get things out of the drawer as you need them. When you are at home, you can remove the boxes (and their contents) from the vehicle to reduce weight - you can either replace them with some other boxes - or in my case I just drop a couple of sheets of ply into the channels where the boxes would normally sit and I can put anything I like in there - usually the shopping - but there's enough room for me to slide my chainsaws in there when I go out cutting firewood.



I have had this set of drawers in three different vehicles now - Disco 4, Disco 2 and Prado 120. Easily removed and interchangeable into most wagons. Another advantage with it installed in the Disco 4 is that it is just the right height to allow the fridge to slide out the back without having to lower the bottom tailgate.



Having used this system for years now, I would never even consider conventional "drawers" where you have to go back and forth to individually load / unload each item you store in them as you require it. The BOAB system is so much easier IMO - especially when you are camping.

BMKal. Is it possible to only install one side to retain usage of the other third row seat? I rarely need all seven, but will sometimes need six seats. I'd like to put a draw and fridge slide on the right.

I too like the look and flexibility of this system.
Found this info online.
Looks like you can buy a single draw.
Sizes on website

Roller Drawer Single Layer Including 3 Removable Gomo Storage Boxes | Jamie's Touring Solutions

Worth also checking out the drawers from Drifta, they have done a few Discos now. They include access to the space underneath if you have removed the rear seats. Also have an extended socket extension that fits in the drawers and allows you to use for the spare wheel mechanism. Lots of options for having a pull out drawer that is a kitchen, built in water tank etc. Etc.

This is what we had engineered and built in Adelaide. Works perfectly for us, weighs bugger all, can be quickly and easily removed and serves a purpose every day

Rob

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BMKal, I can see all the advantages you are talking about. Very interesting setup, though not cheap initially. 3 cars in, probably paid for itself. I see that you have a rear wheel carrier and I am assuming no spare under the back. So, could you access the rear wheel winder with the BOAB unit in place?

Good to hear about the solar panel because that is one of the things I wanted to fit in the back.

Trngia, I have seen the Drifta drawers and they are just down the road from me. Would still like to know about access to the side pockets. Might have to send a PM to Scott who was writing about installing them.

Rob, good looking slide. I can see the uses for it.

All the best,

Laurie

I made my own drawers from plywood so ended up costing about $100. I made wooden drawers on sliders to fit but you could buy some plastic boxes instead so you can remove them to take to camp site if required. It suits a 60L Waeco fridge or similar. I have a RWC carrier so I have no need to get access to the wheel winder (long range tank underneath). It bolts onto the tie down points and I've left room on the LHS to slide in a Bunnings plastic folding table or solar panel. Although you can't see it on the drawing, at the back of the box are some cutouts so I can fit two jerry cans behind the back seats for water. With this system you can not access any side panels or underneath to get the jack etc so I have relocated these to under the rear seats as there is a lot of room there. BTW don't rely too heavily on the measurements as I made a few adjustments during the build.

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

BMKal. Is it possible to only install one side to retain usage of the other third row seat? I rarely need all seven, but will sometimes need six seats. I'd like to put a draw and fridge slide on the right.

I just removed my third row seats and the seat bases are joined together as an integrated unit. Not sure how you could separate them and stay compliant. I can have a look tomorrow and post some pics if you like.