Trekken Offroad rear cargo storage drawer system

[asutherland]

I've been working with a local Canadian fabricator on Vancouver Island on a custom built 80 series rear drawer system. Mike from Trekken Offroad. I know him personally but are not affiliated in any way

Mike is a retired cabinet maker who normally builds things for Jeeps since that's what he drives. I met him through one of our local wheeling meets. He saw the back of my cruiser (which shall be called from here-in my "Living Room") and all the stuff floating around in it, and said "hmm...". We got talking, and, well he built me something very awesome.

This was one of many custom drawer systems he's built, but the first for a Landcruiser. For being a prototype it went amazingly smooth. Every last detail was thought of, and many ideas from me that he put up with and turned into reality. It includes my requirement for safe and concealed hi-lift storage, integrated Puma OBA mounting, hidden hinges and new flush mounted tie-downs on top. The fit and finish on this thing is amazing.

• 3/8 inch and 1/2 Baltic birch. Made in Russia. Waterproof glue multi laminations with no viods.
• Brass and steel nutserts for all hardware so everything bolts together with 1/4-20 and 5/16-18 stainless bolts.
• Stainless steel screws used throughout for all plywood joints with exterior grade glue.
• All joints are either rabbeted or dadoed.
• Drawer tracks are 1-1/4 inch alum extrusions with 18- 1 inch seal ball bearings per drawer. 7/8 extension on drawers.
• 200 kg load approx.
• Table slide is a full extension drawer slide rated at 200 lbs.

Now, for some build pictures.

 

[asutherland]

 

[asutherland]

I have more up to date pictures of it in the truck that I'll post later. It's nearly finished, just needs the top and fascia pieces mounted, the rest of the automotive carpet added, and a few other little tidbits.

 

[stinky]

Very nice. You should be proud of that. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Cheer, Mike.

 

[badmuthatrucka]

That's one of the sweetest drawer systems I've seen!

 

[FastCarGuy]

That guy is a true craftsman!!

 

[asutherland]

Very nice. You should be proud of that. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Cheer, Mike.

Agreed! But just to be clear... it was Mike that made this, not me. I'm not good with any wood but my own I only helped with ideas.

His previous occupation definitely shows in this though. It looks even better covered in automotive carpet and in my truck

I should mention that now that he has all the templates and measurements for an 80 back end, he can produce these for others too. From what he's told me the pricing will be VERY competitive, and he is willing to ship to you guys in the USA.

 

[PRAYN4U]

Is the thinner left side ..a sliding fridge drawer? Excellent work, I look forward to seeing the final product ! How much did he charge for it?

 

[iptman]

How much do you think it weighs?

 

[asutherland]

Is the thinner left side ..a sliding fridge drawer? Excellent work, I look forward to seeing the final product ! How much did he charge for it?

No, just a more shallow drawer to accommodate the sliding table top. I'm sure it could be used for a fridge though. These ball bearing slides hold a LOT of weight. Maybe someday when I can afford a nice drawer fridge For now it's the 5-day Coleman.

I'll find out how much he charges for it. Since it can be altered to fit your needs, prices could vary but I'm sure he has a base price. He charged me differently since I was his guinea pig

How much do you think it weighs?

Roughly ~60 lbs

 

[bhmmapping]

Roughly ~60 lbs

I don't believe that is correct

 

[asutherland]

I don't believe that is correct

I will find out for sure... it does seem that it should be heavier. It was manageable by one person though - more awkward than heavy.

 

[asutherland]

I don't believe that is correct

I just got confirmation from Mike. With everything included (hardware, carpet, etc) the total is 90 lbs.

 

[Cruisin']

That's a really nice looking unit, Andrew. Good craftsmanship and well laid out. Does the Puma tuck out of sight?

 

[asutherland]

That's a really nice looking unit, Andrew. Good craftsmanship and well laid out. Does the Puma tuck out of sight?

Hey Jason

Not where it was originally, it's too high. But what I've done is separated the tank and compressor and will mount the tank along the right side compartment (to the box itself) and the compressor fits in nicely beside the hi-lift and bolts to the back of the box. So both units are completely out of sight.

I'm also adding 2 large 12v computer fans to allow airflow in and out of the rear compartment area, and will simply tie the fans to the Puma so they are on when it's on.

 

[ElPolloBlanco]

looks nice. Can't wait to see the finished product. Be quick with those pics

 

[bhmmapping]

I just got confirmation from Mike. With everything included (hardware, carpet, etc) the total is 90 lbs.

Still impressively light. Very, very nice. I have seen the bearing rollers mentioned but never actually used, seems like a good alternative.

 

[NLXTACY]

Man this looks good. Makes me wish I had the time to actually start on mine

 

[slowandsteady BJ]

80 section eh? feels a bit modern over here.....

Really cool Andrew, I cant wait to see it in person. I cant wait to re-do mine.... Ill be stealing some ideas!

I might tig up an aluminum one..... wood seems to catches fire when I weld it.

 

[asutherland]

Still impressively light. Very, very nice. I have seen the bearing rollers mentioned but never actually used, seems like a good alternative.

Yeah, the wood he uses is impressive. He showed me two pieces... one of the good ones and one piece of generic plywood scrap he had (like from Home Depot). WORLD of a difference. The good stuff was far lighter, had no gaps in it, had about 2x the ply count and was firmer even just to the touch.