Thread: DIY rear storage in Deefer

Hi James,

Check out these from Daniel at Mulgo, I am not sure what they are rated at but they are pretty sturdy. The track also comes in longer lengths.

Anchor Track Kit 150mm Long Section with a Single Stud - Expedition Centre by Mulgo - 4x4 accessories and parts online store

Have you considered bolting the ply through the wheel arch?

Iain

Thanks Iain,

I hadn't considered bolting through the arch as I'd wanted to avoid drilling holes in the car wherever possible until I was 100% sure that it was the best and permanent solution.

As far as that track goes it's good stuff and I already have some from my old SIII that I'm yet to put back to use, but it will only help with securing gear above the ply, and not with fixing the ply in place.

James

Hi James.
Not sure if your Doofer is the same kind of thing as my D2, but my rear drawer sytem uses tension/ratchet straps to hold it down.
Your configuartion (by it's description) sounds similar to mine - verticals and a top board. But my system also has a "bottom" board that sits flat against the cargo area floor. There are four large holes drilled through it that coincide with the positions of the factory tie down hooks. I run a strap each side front to rear as tight as I can get through these holes, through the tie downs, and over the top of the bottom board.
This has proven more than sturdy/strong enough on very rough terrain and has caused me no issues.
If I remember' I'll try to stick some pics up later when I get home for you, if that helps?

This was a professionally built draw system from a number of years back.

Where in WA you based. If you're close by you take a look instead?

Cheers,

Thanks Kieren,

I'm in Freo. I'll keep your offer in mind.

Here's a photo of the fastening arrangement that I was talking about. You can see it will be bomb-proof, but is it over the top?

Originally Posted by jc109

Thanks Kieren,

I'm in Freo. I'll keep your offer in mind.

Here's a photo of the fastening arrangement that I was talking about. You can see it will be bomb-proof, but is it over the top?

No worries. Freo's a bit far just for a quick gander!!
Suppose it more depends on if you're happy with it!
IMHO, it looks a lot more cumbersome than mine, but that will depend on how the tie down points are located in the back of the Doofer I suppose.

I'll defo put some photos up later and you can see what you think.
I must say I like my "strap" down option better TBH, only as it means I can lay stuff over the top and not have it interfere with the tie downs.

Watch this space....!!

James,
Photos as promised.
Hope they are clear enough for you.
If not, let me know and I'll try and do better....!!

I personally like the gaps down the sides, as it gives me somewhere to store my roll-out sand trax and other flat items, like camp tables etc.

(excuse the dirt, she's been neglected for a while! )