OldBushie
This is Project 1 and I am the new moderator of this section so it is definitely a case of the blind leading everybody else.
Enough of the intros.
The first project is to be a draw and sleeping area to be built as a modular system and installed it the rear of what ever vehicle you have.
My idea is to try and get a number of similar projects going both now and in the future and put as much info on the different ways to go about the project in one location, here. Then anybody considering attempting to do a similar project for themselves, can simply look up the info.
The inspiration for this project ( yet to be given a suitable name ) came from a project, now in it's advanced stage, being carried out by sclarke.
He already has some great pictures of his work to date and as soon as I workout how to post a link to them, I’ll have them here.
Please feel free to add your comments and criticisms ( I think as being a moderator, I can remove the critical comments as quick as you can post them )
Any ideas or requests for other projects will also be appreciated.
Cheers all.
OldBushie
This is just a start folks, I'll get it together over the next fews days.
This link will take you to sclarke’s pics of his draw and sleeping system, which if you don’t know it by now, is the inspiration for this the first project in the new section
http://www.aulro.com/modules.php'set_album...=view_album.php
OldBushie
More Pics compliments Greylandy
OldBushie
This link will take you to a site showing the aluminium square tube compliments of kaistuff
http://www.capral.com.au/capral/_product_d...eTitle=Products
and this link will give you some idea as to where to get the tube
http://www.capral.com.au/_contact_us/
OldBushie
Hi folks, here is some info on pricing for QUBELOK, aluminium square tube.
The prices were provided by Capral Aluminium.
6.5m length of square tube ( 25.4x25.4.1.2 ) = $18.32
6.5m length of square tube with an of centre lip = $19.93
Black Plastic Connectors range in price from 96c to $1.30
Black Plastic End Cap = 15c
Black Plastic Castor + Castor Socket = $2.40
Sheets of Chequer plate are about $100.00 each
Check the posting above for the nearest Capral centre
OldBushie
Hi folks, here’s some prices for the Drawerguides, thanks to kaistuff.
Kaistuff posted me and said as he works just around the corner, he will be happy to get these for anybody, just PM him.
I work just around the corner fron hafele
can pick up for you and send on with curier
at no cost to you
go to the link below and pick some out
http://www.hafele.com.au/isapi/online/tchff/tchff.asp
http://www.hafele.com.au/isapi/online/tchff/tchff.asp
http://www.hafele.com.au/isapi/online/tchff/tchff.asp
use the pages before and after as well
100kg load per pair full extension installation /extension Langs. See page 817
421.15.604 $207.87+GST IN STOCK 600/585mm
421.15.659 $210.69+GST TO BE ORDERT IN 650/635mm
421.15.702 $213.49+GST TO BE ORDERT IN 700/685mm
421.15.757 $216.18+GST IN STOCK 750/735mm
421.15.800 $219.04+GST IN STOCK 800/785mm
100kg load per pair full extension installation /extension Langs. See page 816
421.08.609 $66.29+GST IN STOCK 600/500mm
421.08.654 $68.08+GST IN STOCK 650/550mm
421.08.707 $73.53+GST IN STOCK 700/590mm
421.08.805 $90.00+GST IN STOCK 800/680mm
421.08.903 $92.50+GST IN STOCK 900/770mm
421.08.109 $82.24+GST IN STOCK 1000/860mm
Cheers
OldBushie
Hi folks, as this IS the first project, it is also a learning curve so I'll try to keep things on the move.
If there are any questions please post them and if I can get an answer for you someone else will probably have one.
In the next day or two, I’ll post some pics of the QUBELOK connectors.
Here’s a tip for cutting the aluminium tube.
If you have a drop saw or a mitre saw, you don’t need to get an aluminium saw blade, you can cut the aluminium tube with the timber cutting blade. Before you cut the tube, spin the blade and spray all the teeth with a light covering of WD40 or the likes. Then just cut the tube slowly.
I have made at least 5,000 cuts using timber blades and the only thing to watch is the speed that you cut through the tube, just make sure to cut slowly.
Doing it this way is quick and every cut is square and clean.
Cheers.
OldBushie
Here's another set up, this one is Redback's and is made of timber, with some interesting features.
http://www.aulro.com/modules.php'set_album...=view_album.php
Thanks for that Redback
OldBushie
Hi folks, at last I have worked out a rough plan of the sleeping area.
My original idea was based on having to remove the rear seats and then install the draws and sleeping structure.
After much head scratching, I have come up with a compromise that should suit my needs and might be of interest to others.
The intention now is to leave the rear seats in but fold the back of the seats down.
Next I’ll install a cage over the top, with three legs resting on the floor and supporting the front of the cage.
The rear of the cage will be bolted to the floor using the four anchor points in the rear of the Rangy. This way there is no need to make or modify the vehicle in anyway.
The draw back with this idea is the reduced storage space but the big advantage is that with this system, I can put the cage together in about 15 minuets ( I HOPE ).
Once the cage is in place, I will then slide a sheet of 12mm plywood in over the cage and then cover it with carpet.
The draws will simply be a number of those plastic boxes that have wheels built into the base of them and will be pushed in under the cage from the back.
Using these plastic boxes has some additional advantage.
I can have extra boxes and have them packed for different types of trips and stacked out of the way. When I’m ready to go somewhere, I’ll install the cage and then select the boxes I need for that particular trip.
The actual cage is going to be assembled like a macarno set but it should suit the purpose it is designed for.
I have purchased all the materials and I’ll start taking some pictures as I go and post them.
If anyone has any suggestions, let me know.
Cheers
OldBushie
Hi folks, it’s been a bit slow starting but I’ll try and get things going a bit quicker now ( don’t hold your breath though ).
After purchasing the steel tube, I quickly realised that it would a tad heavy to install and remove on a regular basis and as this is the way I need to go, it looks like I have a lot of steel tube handy to make garage storage shelves out of.
Back to the original idea of using the Qubelok aluminium tube.
As the corner fittings are black ( you could buy chrome plated fittings a few years ago but not now ) I have purchased 6 lengths of 6.5m Black square tube. This should be WAY MORE than what I need but I can foresee a few mistake and alterations to the plans as I build the structure. I also bought some more corner pieces.
The plan now is to make it modular so that it can be used for different chores.
The rear section will be built so that the seats can be in there upright position and the rear section will fit between the seats and the tailgate and can be left in the vehicle at all times.
This section will have two draw areas that can accommodate two plastic boxes ( 600cm long x 41cm wide and 38cm high ) with wheels fitted.
There will be no shelves or sliders, the boxes will simply roll in on the existing floor.
This will allow me to have a number of boxes pre-packed with different gear for different types of trips.
Behind the boxes will be an area that will be accessible by lifting a hinged portion of the sleeping deck above the draws.
This will allow for the entire draw section the be used.
This initial set up will allow me to quickly load up the Rangie with what I need for a short trip or if I’m planning to stay in motels and so, will not need the sleeping deck set up.
The next section will be able to be put together in a number of deferent ways, depending on whether I leave the rear seats in or remove them.
The first configuration will allow me to fold down the backs of the rear seats and put the sleeping deck area together in a short time, if I am going bush for a few days or I can remove the rear seats altogether and put in more storage compartments under the sleeping deck.
The plans are drawn and I’ll start fitting bits and pieces together for the rear section, over the next few days. I’ll take pictures as I go and if anyone has any ideas for changes and improvements as this takes shape, jump in.
I'll post the pics as they are taken, cheers.
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