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When I purchased my GX, I knew that I wanted some sort of storage solution for the cargo space. I have zero need for the 3rd row seats and I like the idea of tucking gear out of site as my rig is street parked. My original plan had been to build a set of drawers, but I was consistently bothered by the amount of space taken up by the frame. And the build process seemed like more than I wanted to deal with (not daunting, just not something that excited me). So I started measuring and sketching to figure out some other options:
One thing that stood out to me was the need for "long, skinny" storage for things like camp chairs, a ground tent, a sleeping pad/mattress, etc. Each of the designs that I explored took that need into account as well as a desire for "out of sight, out of mind" storage for a tool kit, etc. I started researching existing drawers, some all-in-one ideas like the Egoe Nest, Landshark drawers, and of course Steve Foltz's design. I ultimately landed on a flexible, removable platform that would create a sleeping platform when needed and otherwise increase storage.
Here's what I ended up with:
The unit is primarily supported by the 3rd row seat mounts, but also has 4 removable legs for added support. It can be easily installed/removed in just a couple of minutes by one person. Total cost of materials is ~$300. I learned a ton building this version, including a few things I'd change.
I'm working on plans right now. If you're interested, drop your email at GXBasecamp.com and I'll shout when they're ready.
When I purchased my GX, I knew that I wanted some sort of storage solution for the cargo space. I have zero need for the 3rd row seats and I like the idea of tucking gear out of site as my rig is street parked. My original plan had been to build a set of drawers, but I was consistently bothered by the amount of space taken up by the frame. And the build process seemed like more than I wanted to deal with (not daunting, just not something that excited me). So I started measuring and sketching to figure out some other options:
One thing that stood out to me was the need for "long, skinny" storage for things like camp chairs, a ground tent, a sleeping pad/mattress, etc. Each of the designs that I explored took that need into account as well as a desire for "out of sight, out of mind" storage for a tool kit, etc. I started researching existing drawers, some all-in-one ideas like the Egoe Nest, Landshark drawers, and of course Steve Foltz's design. I ultimately landed on a flexible, removable platform that would create a sleeping platform when needed and otherwise increase storage.
Here's what I ended up with:
The unit is primarily supported by the 3rd row seat mounts, but also has 4 removable legs for added support. It can be easily installed/removed in just a couple of minutes by one person. Total cost of materials is ~$300. I learned a ton building this version, including a few things I'd change.
I'm working on plans right now. If you're interested, drop your email at GXBasecamp.com and I'll shout when they're ready.
