These installs are great!
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Sure, I used 24" extra heavy duty slides from Lee Valley, which are attached to the top of the drawers with 8 L-brackets (around 2.5"-3"). The outer slides are bolted to the L-brackets using 1 bolt through the top hole of each bracket, and the inner slides are bolted to slotted angle iron. I cut a piece of 3/4" ply to just fit the fridge, as I'm not using tie downs (bolted up through the ply into the fridge feet instead), and that ply is attached to the angle iron on each side. Once the whole thing was put together, I positioned it on the drawers and marked where the L-bracket feet landed, then drilled through the drawer top and bolted up from inside the drawer with large fender washers, 2 bolts for each L-bracket. Clearance is a little tight when pulling the drawer out, so you need to make sure the bolt heads don't hang down too far.@Bwood looks great! Care to share part#s for fridge slide, how you attached, etc? I've had quite a few questions on those...
Thanks for the kudos, happy to see folks enjoying what just started as a diy for myself@cruzerDave , very nice design work and kudos on coming out with an AFFORDABLE ready-built solution. DIY-ing something like this is cool but not ideal since there isn't much $$ to be saved by doing so...
I do have one question about your system after reading through this thread - my interest being potentially using this as a base for a sleeping platform in a 100 series. Lets say I made another piece of plywood that is intended to attach to the front of the drawer system, and form a continuous sleeping surface along with the top "shelf", will it clear the top of the 2nd row seats when folded down flat, and by how much?
Hey @Bwood is that ARB a 50 or 37?Sure, I used 24" extra heavy duty slides from Lee Valley, which are attached to the top of the drawers with 8 L-brackets (around 2.5"-3"). The outer slides are bolted to the L-brackets using 1 bolt through the top hole of each bracket, and the inner slides are bolted to slotted angle iron. I cut a piece of 3/4" ply to just fit the fridge, as I'm not using tie downs (bolted up through the ply into the fridge feet instead), and that ply is attached to the angle iron on each side. Once the whole thing was put together, I positioned it on the drawers and marked where the L-bracket feet landed, then drilled through the drawer top and bolted up from inside the drawer with large fender washers, 2 bolts for each L-bracket. Clearance is a little tight when pulling the drawer out, so you need to make sure the bolt heads don't hang down too far.
Here's another pic with the slide extended, where you can better see how everything's attached. Happy to grab some more detailed pics if anyone wants.
I've slept in my LC two times since installing the drawers. Both times I slept great (I usually don't due to uneven surfaces or slope, which drives me nuts). Even though the middle seats don't fold all the way flat, it's not even noticeable that there's a slight difference in height from my head to toes. Like @cruzerDave mentioned, a thick sleeping pad should do the trick. I use an Exped Mega mat which is quite thick (around 4" or so) and a big pillow. I also stuffed the "gap" between the drawer platform and the folded seats with a rolled up blanket. I couldn't be happier with this set up for car camping solo or with my son.@cruzerDave , very nice design work and kudos on coming out with an AFFORDABLE ready-built solution. DIY-ing something like this is cool but not ideal since there isn't much $$ to be saved by doing so...
I do have one question about your system after reading through this thread - my interest being potentially using this as a base for a sleeping platform in a 100 series. Lets say I made another piece of plywood that is intended to attach to the front of the drawer system, and form a continuous sleeping surface along with the top "shelf", will it clear the top of the 2nd row seats when folded down flat, and by how much?
It's a 50Hey @Bwood is that ARB a 50 or 37?
I'm 6'0"@mrbigboy and @cruzerDave , thank you for the info. Mrbigboy, how tall are you, and how do you manage to support the overhung Megamat in front of the seats? Shown below is a piece of plywood only 74" long, as opposed to the Megamat which is 78":
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Guys - Finished up my install this past weekend. I am so stoked to get these out and use them!
@cruzerDave these things are amazing. The fit is incredible! I tip my hat to you sir.
I carpeted the top and drawer faces (patches stick great!) - I still need to do the inside of the drawers with Linex (or similar) to prevent any liquids from leaking out. I added piano hinges to both wings for ease of access for storage. The passenger side received the Viair constant duty kit and tank. ARB slide and fridge finished it out. Feel free to ask any questions! Thanks again Dave!
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Whooooaaaaa.... just awesome install and customization there @BigRogers79, I tip my hat right back at ya!
Do you want to become an official KISS drawer modifier and installer?!? I'll give you a discount on the drawers at volume and I bet you can start up a good business
Any tips/tricks for sourcing and applying the carpet?
@BigRogers79 Where did you source the carpet? That looks great and is exactly what I'm going for.
I'm interested in more info on your hinge install.