Thread: PROJECT 1, modular draw and sleeping area

Hi again DionM, try this site.

http://www.capral.com.au/

Well Folks your going to love me but this is as far as I am going with this set up.

Use has shown a number of design problems that relate specifically to the Range Rover and this set up.

A version of this in a Fender or Disco would workout OK but the tailgate operation in the Rangie has proven this design to be lacking, so it’s back to the drawing board.

I already have some ideas but as work is now chaotic, I am going to have to put all my time into my business for now but I will source all the materials I need to start from scratch and then get back into the project again.

As I stated, the existing set up will work in a Fender or Disco and only needs to have either a door or draws install to finish the project.

Cheers

Tim,

It would be great to hear about the issues for a RR - especially as I was gunna build one.

Ron

Hi Ron, it’s a simple but pain in the a## problem that only showed up with use.

The problem is that to access the storage area I had to continually open the bottom tailgate.

This wouldn’t be that great a problem but after a couple of trips through mountains of dust, opening the bottom tailgate just filled the back with dust.

The solution is to rebuild the rear section, only this time I plan to have the top deck split down the middle and each side hinged to the outside edge of the frame.

This will allow access to the storage by opening the top tailgate and lift one of the deck covers.

In my case, I want use this as a sleeping deck so I won’t normally have anything stacked on top of the deck which will make access easy.

If I do end up stacking the top of the deck, I still plan to have access through a door or doors at the back of the deck.

Cheers

Thanks, Tim.

I had a frame in my previous RR see http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/thebeck...mod.htm#storage (click on images for a bigger view) but didn't find the dust a problem where I travelled.

However, I could access the top drawers without opening the lower tailgate.

Ron

I made it, thanks Drivesafe for your idea!

I had to make 2 frames, because 1) no way to fit one unit inside Defender110 and 2) I want to be able to remove one side to fit additional seats. Didn't take step by step pics, they are similar, but can post final pics/drawings/plans if anybody interested.

Cheers,
Ruslan

yes please post pics!

Hi Guys,

I've only just seen this project - looks good, just a few things about Qubelock - I used it to make some drawers for the back of our D2a (pics here http://home.iprimus.com.au/revill/) and it's nice and easy to use in that if you stuff up you just pull it apart and make a new piece, it's also very light. the only down side I've come across so far is the joints - they fit nice and tight but they are prone to breaking, especially if the frame flexes at all. In our case I bolted the frame to tie down points at each corner of the cargo area, but over time (and corrugations) the frame could move at the joints due to sag in the carpet and these joints eventually broke. I think the solution is simple (for me at least) - once I'm happy with the design I'm just going to rivet some angle across the joints to stop excessive movement.

good luck with the project.

Andy