Is there a 100 Series Drawer Thread?

[REZARF]

I've poked around but don't see a dedicated drawer thread.

Can someone help me locate it?

If not, we should start one. I'm building drawers this winter and would like some inspiration.

 

[B-RAD]

They are several out there Rezarf, because I found them when I put mine out there. Check under Expedition Builds maybe...and/or search Drawers, 100 series? Let me know if you want to see what I did and what I would do differently next time!

 

[Steelman]

I second BJTLC100 comments about searching. I used a few for ideas as well from here. Many options out there from simple home built jobs to elaborate professionally built drawers. Also check on ExpeditionPortal as there are some nice 100 builds on that site.

Personally, I'm cheap and have all the tools so I built a simple, single deep drawer set up for all my camping gear with a compartment for the ARB Fridge and water tank storage. Certainly not going to win any awards with it but it gets the job done for my family. Mine's built with MDF from Lowes, covered in speaker box carpet and bolted to the 3rd row anchors in the rear floor.

 

[REZARF]

Hey guys, thanks... I do know how to search

However, I was wondering if there is a dedicated thread with all 100 series drawers in one spot. Checked the FAQ, and searched, and googled and didn't see one, thus the post.

Nice looking setup steelman. Simple and effective, thank you for sharing.

 

[REZARF]

They are several out there Rezarf, because I found them when I put mine out there. Check under Expedition Builds maybe...and/or search Drawers, 100 series? Let me know if you want to see what I did and what I would do differently next time!

Fire away with your pics and what you'd differently boss. Yes, I searched... sorry maybe "poking around" doesn't translate as well as, I searched all over and didn't see a dedicated Drawer thread. Nothing under the FAQ, Google (for mud), or in the search.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Don't know that we need a dedicated thread, they're easy to find via search - "drawer", title only, 100 section only. There's several of them.

 

[Magnetic 111]

I don't have a build thread, but this is what I put together.

 

[AimCOtaco]

Drew,
I took a lot of inspiration from this thread starting around page 4: 1407driver's build thread

Here is an in progress shot of my home build drawers: What have you done to your 100 Series this week?
I think you saw mine when finished but I'll try to drop some more pics here.

Tips-
-Make sure they are easy to install, mine have to be loaded on a slant because of the fixed wings, takes 2 and I avoid removal.
-Consider matching the height to the folded 2nd row seating so you have a quick platform for sleeping.
-Consider including some type of safe or strong box.
-Keep it simple or you can spend almost as much on parts and materials as you would spend on pre-fabs.
-Have a blast.

 

[Steelman]

I don't have a build thread, but this is what I put together.

Nice job! Those look drawers look well done.

 

[Bossman429]

Heresis my drawer setup

My 1998 100 Series Build Thread - Page 3 - Expedition Portal

 

[therealdutch]

This is my next project. Steelman, I like that water can cutout. My plan is basically like your setup but delete the fridge box bc with young kids we leave 1/2 of the third row in both mine and my wife's trucks for carting extra friends around.


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[B-RAD]

Sorry Rezarf...I wasn't giving you a hard time at all about searching...I know you know how to do that. Here's the thread I put out there a couple of years ago. Drawers with some plans

After seeing all of the other great builds out there there and using my drawers a lot...here are some things to consider. I love having the drawers at the same height as my 2nd row seats when folded down. I have slept inside my 100 series several times and that works out great. It also makes putting things like groceries and kids' sports bag in the rear and retrieving them very easy.

1. I am not a carpenter, so my construction is a little rough. With that said, I would have simply made a single unit, vs. two. Less wood. Less weight. Easier to build. I have never split them up, using only one side and not the other.
2. I think with some internal dividers, you can work with a single drawer vs. two. Just be careful not to overload it. I am sure there are pros and cons with one vs. two drawers. With one drawer, you have more useable space overall.
3. I would have made the length of the overall build just maybe 8" shorter with a hinged lid, toward the 2 nd row of seats, so you have a full width storage space between the back of the box and your seats. I would use this to store tools, recovery gear or possibly a shot gun or rifle for hunting.
4. I use the space between the sides of mind for all kinds of storage of stuff from my hatchet, ropes, a spare towel, jumper cables, first aid kit , my cb antennae when not mounted, and tons of misc. stuff.
5. I would have taken the time to mount the drawers to the 3rd row rear seat bolt holes.
6. A slick little trick I did, so my drawers will not slide shut when parked on a slope, is when fully extended, I drilled a hole in the upright side of the drawer, right next to the top of my drawers, so I can simply drop a nail with a larger head on it in there that I can pull up and let gravity do the rest. To close the drawer, I pull the drawer out 1/2", drop the nail back into the hole and close the drawer. Cheap and effective slide lock.
7. I used 3/4" marine grade plywood. That may have been overkill. But I really don't ever worry about moisture warping or tweaking my build. You can get by with 1/2" plywood, no problem.

 

[Payara Offroad]

Please post more drawers pictures for 100's

 

[Steelman]

This is my next project. Steelman, I like that water can cutout. My plan is basically like your setup but delete the fridge box bc with young kids we leave 1/2 of the third row in both mine and my wife's trucks for carting extra friends around.

I'm with you. We haul the grandparents around in our Hundy from time to time so I built my set in two pieces. The fridge enclosure is separate from the drawer so it can be easily removed. I don't have any pictures of it but with the fridge enclosure out there is room for the passenger side 3rd row seat. Something to consider is these fridge's need space around them to adequately vent and keep cool. I built the enclosure around my fridge to allow for proper air flow and to be able to stack stuff on and around the fridge without having to worry about it overheating. You can't see it from the pics but the back side of my fridge enclosure is drilled with about 30-40 1/2" holes for venting.

My original design had the fridge mounted on top of the drawer, however when I got the ARB 50qt fridge it was too tall to conveniently access so I mounted down low where it is now. If I can find someone to swap a 37qt for my 50qt I'm going to mount it on top and lose the fridge enclosure.

Hope that helps!

 

[nakman]

lots of good info in Jon's ARB Outback thread Outback Solutions (ARB) Drawer Install and Review 2011

 

[Potholes]

Sorry Rezarf...I wasn't giving you a hard time at all about searching...I know you know how to do that. Here's the thread I put out there a couple of years ago. Drawers with some plans

After seeing all of the other great builds out there there and using my drawers a lot...here are some things to consider. I love having the drawers at the same height as my 2nd row seats when folded down. I have slept inside my 100 series several times and that works out great. It also makes putting things like groceries and kids' sports bag in the rear and retrieving them very easy.

1. I am not a carpenter, so my construction is a little rough. With that said, I would have simply made a single unit, vs. two. Less wood. Less weight. Easier to build. I have never split them up, using only one side and not the other.
2. I think with some internal dividers, you can work with a single drawer vs. two. Just be careful not to overload it. I am sure there are pros and cons with one vs. two drawers. With one drawer, you have more useable space overall.
3. I would have made the length of the overall build just maybe 8" shorter with a hinged lid, toward the 2 nd row of seats, so you have a full width storage space between the back of the box and your seats. I would use this to store tools, recovery gear or possibly a shot gun or rifle for hunting.
4. I use the space between the sides of mind for all kinds of storage of stuff from my hatchet, ropes, a spare towel, jumper cables, first aid kit , my cb antennae when not mounted, and tons of misc. stuff.
5. I would have taken the time to mount the drawers to the 3rd row rear seat bolt holes.
6. A slick little trick I did, so my drawers will not slide shut when parked on a slope, is when fully extended, I drilled a hole in the upright side of the drawer, right next to the top of my drawers, so I can simply drop a nail with a larger head on it in there that I can pull up and let gravity do the rest. To close the drawer, I pull the drawer out 1/2", drop the nail back into the hole and close the drawer. Cheap and effective slide lock.
7. I used 3/4" marine grade plywood. That may have been overkill. But I really don't ever worry about moisture warping or tweaking my build. You can get by with 1/2" plywood, no problem.

Hey @B-RAD

You mentioned space for a rifle/shot gun for hunting…might as well add a compound bow atleast for my purposes. So it seems like we have a thing or two in common, so I was hoping to get your thoughts. My father and I (the hired carpenter for this project) are racking our brains on how we can do it for easy access. I’d like to have two smaller drawers either on top or bottom for real estate for sale signs and other things things like tools. But I’d like one big drawer w a foam insert that would house my shotgun and bow. I’m guessing this would be as wide and long as the drawers themselves thus an issue for stability when my wife and I want to go camping or hauling anything on top like a kennel and other things.

Any thoughts??