Homebuilt Metal Drawer System

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Pump arrived. Looks like a brute. Definitely capable of putting out a carbbq or two...

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LandCruiserPhil said:
Pump for water system?
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I am trying to put as much as possible under the sleeping platform and use the space efficiently. My 6 gallon water jug is insanely heavy and too tall to fit. I decided it would be nice to have a quick-connect hose coupling at the rear that I could have water come out of. The tank that I ordered will hold 11 gallons and mount right in-front of the drawers and under the sleeping platform. The pump will deliver water pressure at 55 PSI to the quick-connect at the rear. Perfect for washing off my feet, doing dishes or hooking to an external water heater for quick showers.
 
Well done, sir. Nothing better than a great DIY job and a detailed writeup to boot!
 
Motleyone said:
I like the height. I think some of the factory ones are too low. Well done.
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Yeah thanks. I was pretty upset when I first realized my mistake.

I guess there are those that run the 2nd row, and those who do not. I am part of the fold who does not so it works well for me.

When I am done getting this setup in AutoCad it will be easy to make two different versions/heights. I may give both a try at some point (if someone wants to try it) but I think I am sticking with this height for my other 80 as well.
 
Sweet drawer system. Thank you for sharing the tip on the carpet and where you purchased it. Where did you find the door handle/lock?
 
QsLC75 said:
Sweet drawer system. Thank you for sharing the tip on the carpet and where you purchased it. Where did you find the door handle/lock?
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Amazon as well. Made by Battalion. I tried two different sizes due to the depth of the handle. The smaller handle was just too small even though it's depth was shallower. I went with the larger paddle handle and wound up cutting 1/8" off of the release lever with a die grinder to make it sit comfortable within the depth I had to work with.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001H4SIN4/?tag=ihco-20

The handles alone were almost $100. I have been brainstorming other ideas for how to do the same thing for less. I will likely try one on a future build. Goal is $50 for both handles with a shallower mounting depth like the Outback/ARB drawers.
 
mtkreitz said:
Amazon as well. Made by Battalion. I tried two different sizes due to the depth of the handle. The smaller handle was just too small even though it's depth was shallower. I went with the larger paddle handle and wound up cutting 1/8" off of the release lever with a die grinder to make it sit comfortable within the depth I had to work with.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001H4SIN4/?tag=ihco-20

The handles alone were almost $100. I have been brainstorming other ideas for how to do the same thing for less. I will likely try one on a future build. Goal is $50 for both handles with a shallower mounting depth like the Outback/ARB drawers.
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Couldn't copy the link from my iPad. Cut and paste below in your browser. Might be an option:meh:

Tracker 138462 Flush Mounting Boat Door and Cabinet Sliding Latch
 
Funner said:
Couldn't copy the link from my iPad. Cut and paste below in your browser. Might be an option:meh:

Tracker 138462 Flush Mounting Boat Door and Cabinet Sliding Latch
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I like that. Cost is right too... Might need to incorporate a separate handle to pull with as the weight of a fully loaded drawer can be significant.
 
hmm, decisions. The first option offers a lock, while small it does keep little hands out of where they are not suppose to be, but probably is not that heavy duty. The second option, tracker 138462, is more economical.
 
mtkreitz said:
She is loaded up with gear and has already been on a shake-down trip to Bartlett Lake. No rattles at all. The drawers are snug up against the tailgate when closed, so it keeps everything very tight.

I am going to take a little break from building drawers, but when I have some time I will finish creating an as-built in AutoCad. The idea is to fix the things that I did wrong the first time, improve the design, incorporate all bearing and base mounting holes into the design so the waterjet can cut them, and use hat channel (as originally intended) for the base next time.

I plan to put a set in my RockJock'd 80 (soon to be completed) and may help a friend or two out with a set for their own rigs. No plan to mass-produce or sell them at this point. I would just turn the AutoCad designs over to the community, but I fear too much could go wrong and folks could wind up wasting time and money if they do not have the tools, patience or attention to detail necessary to work with the tight tolerances necessary to construct these out of metal.

Cheers! :beer:
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Hi Mike.

Do you have the CAD drawings for this at all, I love the drawers and can have a friend with a fab place make them for me.
I understand your concern about not having other enthusiasts waste time and money. I'm happy to give them a shot at my own risk

Thanks in advance
 
Beetlebum said:
Hi Mike.

Do you have the CAD drawings for this at all, I love the drawers and can have a friend with a fab place make them for me.
I understand your concern about not having other enthusiasts waste time and money. I'm happy to give them a shot at my own risk

Thanks in advance
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Sent you a PM
 
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