jonharis
Adventure Imports
I decided to put this little review in the 100 series section because I purchased them with the 100 series fit kit. The drawers are universal.
http://www.arbusa.com/uploads/PDF/newProductAdvice/ARB_drawerSystems_PR_retail.pdf
I had been looking for a set of drawers for my 100 series for about 6 months. I was really liking the quality of Slee's product so I called several months ago to learn more about them. Christo informed me that ARB was going to begin importing a new drawer system to the USA. These are made by Outback Solutions and sold by ARB.
A thread detailing the drawers can be found here.
Christo had decided to start stocking them. I began chats with ARB on the availability of the drawers in the US. I decided to order my drawers from Safari Ltd., my local Toyota shop. The drawers were at their door in a week. I was between trips when the drawers arrived (Rising Sun Camp Hale and Book Cliff Cruisers Ouray) and didn't have time to install them myself. Safari had my truck back to me the same day looking great. From what I can see, install was fairly straightforward but some finesse was required to get everything lined up right.
The price on the drawers is substantial (similar to Slee's and a little more for the fit kit and other options) but I don't have the carpentry skills or the patients to build something as nice as Zane's. I fully intend for these drawers to be used in this truck and the next and the next if possible and from the first month's use, I expect that they will be up to the task. With that in mind I view these to be a better long term value when compared to cheaper alternatives.
Here is the break down on the parts I ordered.
2x Drawer RD1045US (These are the largest that will fit and retain the second row. (21"W x 41"L x 11"H))
1x Side Fit Kit 100AIRFKUS (This is sold at a reasonable price and fits perfectly adds lots of storage options and mounting points for gizmos)
1x Fold Down Anchors BRDAPKITUS (Super sturdy anchor product for tying down items, also reasonable in cost)
The drawers are an all steel construction with plywood tops covered on both sides with marine grade carpet.
The frame is well braced with lot's of options for mounting.
All of the hardware
The installed frame system and side fitments.
The drawers mount to the 3rd row seat hardware. It's a very solid mount and provides a good ground for electronics.
Finished drawers. I also ordered one set of D ring hold downs. These are capable of securing very large loads. I am planning on adding one more set to have 4 above each drawer.
One drawer. Drawers are removed by removing 2 small screws.
The drawers are mounted on heavy duty ball bearing rollers. Even with a full load they roll very smoothly. They lock open so they wont close on you if parked on a grade.
I took advantage of the realestate under the right fitment panel to mount a fuse box (soon to be replaced with a Blue-Sea) I wired 4 gauge from the battery through a 100a fuse and to the box, currently I only have the National Luna plugged into it but I will be adding some 12v plugs and an inverter with remote house plugs mounted in the fitment panels.
The fitment panels are hand removable to store items and the flat surface provides a place to store other items.
Finished Product with Tembo Tusk Loadspotter. The Loadspotter is securely attached with 8 bolts to the plywood top. Fitment was perfect and nothing got in the way of the drawers.
Makes for a nice clean solution when loaded. The left drawer currently contains my tools/spare parts and the right drawer has camp chairs, propane and the girl's pack-n-play. Note the small gap on the right side of the fitment parts. I assume this is for airflow to the rear-AC unit. The large locable handles are easy to grap in the dark and provide a good grip when opening a loaded drawer.
Just to test it out, I put about 100-125lbs of weight in the drawers. They still opened smoothly and easily.
Thanks for reading.
http://www.arbusa.com/uploads/PDF/newProductAdvice/ARB_drawerSystems_PR_retail.pdf
I had been looking for a set of drawers for my 100 series for about 6 months. I was really liking the quality of Slee's product so I called several months ago to learn more about them. Christo informed me that ARB was going to begin importing a new drawer system to the USA. These are made by Outback Solutions and sold by ARB.
A thread detailing the drawers can be found here.
Christo had decided to start stocking them. I began chats with ARB on the availability of the drawers in the US. I decided to order my drawers from Safari Ltd., my local Toyota shop. The drawers were at their door in a week. I was between trips when the drawers arrived (Rising Sun Camp Hale and Book Cliff Cruisers Ouray) and didn't have time to install them myself. Safari had my truck back to me the same day looking great. From what I can see, install was fairly straightforward but some finesse was required to get everything lined up right.
The price on the drawers is substantial (similar to Slee's and a little more for the fit kit and other options) but I don't have the carpentry skills or the patients to build something as nice as Zane's. I fully intend for these drawers to be used in this truck and the next and the next if possible and from the first month's use, I expect that they will be up to the task. With that in mind I view these to be a better long term value when compared to cheaper alternatives.
Here is the break down on the parts I ordered.
2x Drawer RD1045US (These are the largest that will fit and retain the second row. (21"W x 41"L x 11"H))
1x Side Fit Kit 100AIRFKUS (This is sold at a reasonable price and fits perfectly adds lots of storage options and mounting points for gizmos)
1x Fold Down Anchors BRDAPKITUS (Super sturdy anchor product for tying down items, also reasonable in cost)
The drawers are an all steel construction with plywood tops covered on both sides with marine grade carpet.
The frame is well braced with lot's of options for mounting.
All of the hardware
The installed frame system and side fitments.
The drawers mount to the 3rd row seat hardware. It's a very solid mount and provides a good ground for electronics.
Finished drawers. I also ordered one set of D ring hold downs. These are capable of securing very large loads. I am planning on adding one more set to have 4 above each drawer.
One drawer. Drawers are removed by removing 2 small screws.
The drawers are mounted on heavy duty ball bearing rollers. Even with a full load they roll very smoothly. They lock open so they wont close on you if parked on a grade.
I took advantage of the realestate under the right fitment panel to mount a fuse box (soon to be replaced with a Blue-Sea) I wired 4 gauge from the battery through a 100a fuse and to the box, currently I only have the National Luna plugged into it but I will be adding some 12v plugs and an inverter with remote house plugs mounted in the fitment panels.
The fitment panels are hand removable to store items and the flat surface provides a place to store other items.
Finished Product with Tembo Tusk Loadspotter. The Loadspotter is securely attached with 8 bolts to the plywood top. Fitment was perfect and nothing got in the way of the drawers.
Makes for a nice clean solution when loaded. The left drawer currently contains my tools/spare parts and the right drawer has camp chairs, propane and the girl's pack-n-play. Note the small gap on the right side of the fitment parts. I assume this is for airflow to the rear-AC unit. The large locable handles are easy to grap in the dark and provide a good grip when opening a loaded drawer.
Just to test it out, I put about 100-125lbs of weight in the drawers. They still opened smoothly and easily.
Thanks for reading.
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