More info on cargo platform
Hey all. I grabbed some more pics of the platform in the different configurations this morning. Here is another shot in the "stowed" position. This is how I normally have it day to day.
Access from second row
To put it in the "middle" position, you just remove two bolts underneath that attach the top platform to the lower platform.
There's one on each side underneath. Then, remove the "landing pad" and the two legs that are bolted for stowage underneath.
Landing pad on left underneath
Legs on right
Put them together loosely
And place on second row floor leaning against seat
Slide upper platform forward until it drops into place and rest front on legs
Bolt rear to frame from underneath with four bolts and bolt top of legs to platform
Tighten all bolts. This is the configuration I would put it in before a trip. The front seats can go all the way back and you can put a ton of cargo on top.
Then, when you stop for the night, just slide the front seats forward and undo the star knobs and reattach to lower the upright, giving you 8" more platform.
As you can see, with the seats all the way forward, you have a lot of extra room. You could make the upright taller- in would keep more cargo from sliding forward while up, and give you a much longer platform when down. I made it shorter to keep it pretty much out of sight when up day to day, and I think the platform is plenty long... If you made it longer it would clear the center console no problem.
Here is the clearance to the opening. Remember you lose ~7/8" or so with the platforms stacked.
Remember to use a jamb nut on each turnbuckle to lock them in place. If not, they will come loose and rattle. I'm ocd- I despise rattles. This setup is totally silent.
Repeat pic to show jamb nut
Cheers!
