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A near perfect rear storage solution for under $150...
I have been looking for a simpler solution to the rear storage of my recovery gear, and although many have described here some elaborate and handsome solutions, I have developed a simpler approach that took 2 hours and less than $150 to accomplish, and is completely reversible in seconds.
The system revolves around two fiber reinforced resin tubs. I found a bin that has a 200 pound capacity, is black, has straight sides, and is 10" high - just perfect for fitting under the elevation of the wheel well shelves from Gilmore-Kramer Company - Material Handling Equipment . The model number is 931000 and the cost is $54.68 each. Two of these boxes fit perfectly and leave enough room for access to the inverter. They fill the depth of the area from the rear seat backs to the door.
Next, a shelf of 3/4" scrap plywood needs to be cut to fit across the cargo area and sitting on top of the wheel well shelves. I templated the left side cutouts and scarfed the right side so the plywood was thinner at the edge to fit snugly under the subwoofer. I bought some "trunk liner" material from Automotive Trunk Liner "Black" along with some spray adhesive, and covered the plywood with the trunk liner material on both sides, taking time to wrap all the edges and placing the seams on the underside of the shelf. The shelf is held in place by the woofer, the tapered seat backs, and a snug fit against the left fender wall. Once in place, the tubs can be slid under the shelf like drawers, (without the hassle), and provide access to an enormous amount of storage. I hate putting stickers all over my rig, so my accumulated collection went onto the bins, and if I get tired of seeing them there, I can end for end the tubs. The tubs fit sungly, and the stock floor mat needs to be removed for them to fit - fortunately, it fits on top of the shelf just perfectly. It may be that in a rollover, the assembly would come loose, but I doubt it and generally try to avoid rollovers anyhow.
I have some pictures posted and will post the rest in a second post.....PM me if you have any questions, but it is so simple, most anyone can accomplish it with simple hand tools. Good Luck!
Rick
The system revolves around two fiber reinforced resin tubs. I found a bin that has a 200 pound capacity, is black, has straight sides, and is 10" high - just perfect for fitting under the elevation of the wheel well shelves from Gilmore-Kramer Company - Material Handling Equipment . The model number is 931000 and the cost is $54.68 each. Two of these boxes fit perfectly and leave enough room for access to the inverter. They fill the depth of the area from the rear seat backs to the door.
Next, a shelf of 3/4" scrap plywood needs to be cut to fit across the cargo area and sitting on top of the wheel well shelves. I templated the left side cutouts and scarfed the right side so the plywood was thinner at the edge to fit snugly under the subwoofer. I bought some "trunk liner" material from Automotive Trunk Liner "Black" along with some spray adhesive, and covered the plywood with the trunk liner material on both sides, taking time to wrap all the edges and placing the seams on the underside of the shelf. The shelf is held in place by the woofer, the tapered seat backs, and a snug fit against the left fender wall. Once in place, the tubs can be slid under the shelf like drawers, (without the hassle), and provide access to an enormous amount of storage. I hate putting stickers all over my rig, so my accumulated collection went onto the bins, and if I get tired of seeing them there, I can end for end the tubs. The tubs fit sungly, and the stock floor mat needs to be removed for them to fit - fortunately, it fits on top of the shelf just perfectly. It may be that in a rollover, the assembly would come loose, but I doubt it and generally try to avoid rollovers anyhow.
I have some pictures posted and will post the rest in a second post.....PM me if you have any questions, but it is so simple, most anyone can accomplish it with simple hand tools. Good Luck!
Rick
