1993 HDJ80 Platform DIY build - Camping & Daily Hybrid use (1 Viewer)

[FJ8092]

More drawer construction for the more complex kitchen drawer.

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Your drawer build is awesome man. I'm looking into building one myself. Which sliders did you go with?

 

[davidp14]

very nice build so far. excellent cabinetry skills.

 

[bryce0225]

very nice build so far. excellent cabinetry skills.

Thanks so much! So far, it’s be awesome to use.

 

[bryce0225]

Your drawer build is awesome man. I'm looking into building one myself. Which sliders did you go with?

Thank you! The larger slides are Ryadon 38in. The 20in yellow slides were bought off Amazon.

 

[bryce0225]

The final touch: HEST Dually Long. It fits perfectly and the comfort of these HEST mattresses is unreal… When its not in use, fold it in half and it stows in the Packasport up top. Dry and out of the dust.

 

[1HaytchZed]

wow. awsome work! i've been thinking about doing a similar build all the way to the front seats as a sleeping platform.
do you have files w measurements available and free for us to use?

 

[bryce0225]

wow. awsome work! i've been thinking about doing a similar build all the way to the front seats as a sleeping platform.
do you have files w measurements available and free for us to use?

Thanks! I don’t have any documentation other than the photos and this build thread. I made it up as I went. All pretty simple tho. Just pull out a tape measure and get to sketchin. Happy building!

 

[1HaytchZed]

No problem, will definitely tackle it that way, its definitely a very inspirational build!
Thanks.

 

[bryce0225]

I finally found the perfect drawer pulls. Miles black anodized aluminum from McMaster Carr! Cheap cost but high quality feel.

 

[jgranthevagrant]

Looks like you did tailgate storage as well. What brand are the lockable latches?

 

[bryce0225]

Looks like you did tailgate storage as well. What brand are the lockable latches?

Lockable latched are Southco I believe. They kit is made by Huracan Fabrication. Love it!

 

[bryce0225]

I built a swingout fold down table im finally happy with! Everything on the market was too thick for the clearance I have available, so i built my own using 3mm Aluminum, hood latches, and steel cable. Super simple. He welding required.

 

[sjpitts]

The final touch: HEST Dually Long. It fits perfectly and the comfort of these HEST mattresses is unreal… When its not in use, fold it in half and it stows in the Packasport up top. Dry and out of the dust.

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That is a really nice set up. Impressive build skills.

Do you have to move your front seats forward to fit the "Hest Dually Long"? The Hest website says that the dually long is 50"x78" --- and that seems longer than I have space in my 80. And my power seats don't move very well anymore so I am not sure I would want to have to move them each time I set up. Hest also sells a "Dually Wide" that is listed as being 60"x72", but that may be a little too wide for the inside of an 80. What do you think?

Thanks

 

[bryce0225]

That is a really nice set up. Impressive build skills.

Do you have to move your front seats forward to fit the "Hest Dually Long"? The Hest website says that the dually long is 50"x78" --- and that seems longer than I have space in my 80. And my power seats don't move very well anymore so I am not sure I would want to have to move them each time I set up. Hest also sells a "Dually Wide" that is listed as being 60"x72", but that may be a little too wide for the inside of an 80. What do you think?

Thanks

Thanks a lot! It was a learning process haha.

We do need to fold the front seats forward to buy us a little room length wise. We don’t more them on the rails at all. I was going to go with the Dually wide, but after testing a friends, I prefer to have some room on each side of the mattress for our bags. Plus I’m tall, to the long ones fits me better.

 

[sjpitts]

Thanks a lot! It was a learning process haha.

We do need to fold the front seats forward to buy us a little room length wise. We don’t more them on the rails at all. I was going to go with the Dually wide, but after testing a friends, I prefer to have some room on each side of the mattress for our bags. Plus I’m tall, to the long ones fits me better.

So you test fit a dually wide in the 80 and it did fit? That is good to know. 60 inches seems like the max width you could it in, but it would tight. Something more like 56x74 or 54x74 seems like it would be ideal if you don't want to have to move your seats forward every time you set it up and you don't want it to be super tight.

 

[bryce0225]

So you test fit a dually wide in the 80 and it did fit? That is good to know. 60 inches seems like the max width you could it in, but it would tight. Something more like 56x74 or 54x74 seems like it would be ideal if you don't want to have to move your seats forward every time you set it up and you don't want it to be super tight.

Dually wide didn’t really fit… it folded up a little bit on each side, which I guess could be cozy haha. For me, I would need to fold my seats forward mo matter what just because I’m a taller guy.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

This drawer system is among the my all time favorites. Nice work.

 

[bryce0225]

This drawer system is among the my all time favorites. Nice work.

Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it

 

[bryce0225]

I haven’t been happy with the grip of the Herculiner bedliner on the platform, I’m testing some carpet! I didn’t glue it, but I did staple it down, so it is fully reversible. The carpet is just outdoor carpet from the hardware store. Very cheap. I love the look! Matched the tailgate really nicely now.

 

[bryce0225]

Anyone interested in me building you a system for the back of your rig… now is your time! For Sale - SoCal - Custom premium drawer / platform buildout commissions! - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/socal-custom-premium-drawer-platform-buildout-commissions.1296761/