Sliding loadspace floor

[640Newton]

I've noticed in the US and UK accessories list that you can get a sliding boot floor, kind of like a big fridge slide that enables you to slide out the entire floor of the boot.



Has anyone got one of these or seen one installed? Are they worthwhile?

Many thanks,
640Newton

[ADMIRAL]

Haven't seen this one before. Dolium have a similar concept with drawers that may be suitable. Not sure of the size though. I think their original concept was for a ute tray. Both would be heavy. If there is enough strength to hold a couple of fridges etc, it would have to be strong, and that would mean heavy, unless more costly material is used.

Where did you see this advertised ?

[bbyer]

The idea is good, but installation of the sliding floor reduces the vertical height available so that sort of discouraged me from purchasing same.

Also if you have the 7 seater, then obviously you tend to loose the rear seats, or if no seats, then the space beneath the stock floor.

[640Newton]

it's listed in the accessories brochure for the RRS in both USA and UK. As the RRS doesn't have back seats I'm not losing anything there and also there is no underfloor storage in a RRS, so agin no loss.

Whilst I'm not a midget (170cm or 5'7"), I find that even with the car set to access mode it can sometimes be hard to reach all parts of the boot so somthing that slides out "should" make life easier. I realise I'll loose a bit of height but not sure how much. As long is I can still get the Engel in then I'll be happy.

It's just over $1,000 landed from the UK. Does anyone think it's worth a punt?

[Scouse]

Does anyone think it's worth a punt?

Yes, please do .

I've been toying with the idea of something similar for our P38a. We have a rigid loadspace protector in there now & it slides out easily when there's not too much weight on there. Something to handle a bit of weight would be great.

[oldsalt]

Check out this mob ... MSA 4x4 | Home ... their "Drop Slide" unit could be something useful for you.
cheers.

[gghaggis]

How do you get to the spare wheel winch with the slider in the back? Is there a cut-out for it?

Cheers,

Gordon

[640Newton]

How do you get to the spare wheel winch with the slider in the back? Is there a cut-out for it?

You can see in the picture that there is a handle at the front to lift the hinged floor space, so you can still get access to the winch and accessories.

[oldsalt]

Hi 640Newton...check out the "Boab" site...Dolium Pty Ltd and take a look at their Ute Slides ... might be another option - depending on the size of course.
cheers

[ADMIRAL]

That is pretty pricey. I would want to see more detail and better pics before parting with that sort of money.