My Tailgate Storage Project

[Qball]

Hummm.....I have similar hatches for couple of years now. Might have to get to it, nicely done.

 

[scottryana]

High desire foam? Is that what makes you such a hit on mud?

The space in between the hatches is very shallow, but I put a 2"x6" piece high desire foam in between the two support bars and just below the latch mechanism all the way to the bottom, so stuff can't really migrate from one side to the other or interfere with the latch. Plus, the hatch sits right above the best usable space, so very easy access to it.

 

[Aloha Jen]

High desire foam? Is that what makes you such a hit on mud?

Density.

 

[vladi80]

awesome, just what i need to store my straps, gloves, beanie and any other winter recovery gear. Thanks for sharing Jen.

 

[Rwhat]

Are you able to put any weight on them? Like standing on it?

 

[jtwopark]

joey will always be a strong advocate of wagongear products....

 

[120mm]

Looks like a good project for mine. I was thinking more along the line of tearing out the carpet and installing some kind of hardened material over the length of the tailgate so it can be used more like a work-bench, though. Still, it should be stupid easy to do.

 

[NLXTACY]

joey will always be a strong advocate of wagongear products....

Kevin is my role model for product development. He thinks/engineers the right way. Nothing else has come close. I hope he gets the opportunity to support the cruiser community in full effect again.

 

[jtwopark]

Kevin is my role model for product development. He thinks/engineers the right way. Nothing else has come close. I hope he gets the opportunity to support the cruiser community in full effect again.

me too!

 

[Kernal]

Nice work.

 

[Aloha Jen]

Are you able to put any weight on them? Like standing on it?

Yeah, I stood on them and no flex at all. They are boat deck hatches that were designed to be walked on. I don't know what there max weight capacity is, but they feel real strong/solid to me.

 

[ZA80]

Fill empty space with some spare rags. Helps with rattles and when you need a rag for something. Also handy to fold up some shopping bags and store them in their to take trash away.

Nicely done.

 

[Kamster]

Do you have a part number or the spec of what you bought?

 

[LS1FJ40]

Do you have a part number or the spec of what you bought?

Um, look at the first picture?!

 

[Aloha Jen]

Do you have a part number or the spec of what you bought?

Sorry, was hoping the first pic would detail that, but here is a link to the Amazon page:
Amazon.com : Tempress White 1115 Cam Hatch without Lock : Laminate Floor Coverings : Sports & Outdoors
There are different sizes and colors to choose from, but I went with the 11x15 dark grey. Hope that helps.

 

[jtwopark]

Do you have a part number or the spec of what you bought?

where are you looking on the pictures? not focusing i assume!! haha

 

[LandCruisinMy93]

Density.

Ah, it's the High "Density" foam that makes her such a hit. Thanks for clarifying Jen

 

[jtwopark]

Yeah, I stood on them and no flex at all. They are boat deck hatches that were designed to be walked on. I don't know what there max weight capacity is, but they feel real strong/solid to me.

but then, you only weigh 1/2 of what a typical mud member weighs! so not a true test of strength!! how many times are you actually going to stand on it though. I have stepped on my tailgate maybe 2-3 times.

Most of the time i use it as a cooking surface than anything else.

 

[LandCruisinMy93]

Looks like a good project for mine. I was thinking more along the line of tearing out the carpet and installing some kind of hardened material over the length of the tailgate so it can be used more like a work-bench, though. Still, it should be stupid easy to do.

UHMWPE my friend. It's not just for body lift pucks and cutting boards these days....its used to make positively bouyant level IIIA body armor too. That's right. Floating body armor that can withstand multiple rounds from a .308

 

[wearsabrowncoat]

The space in between the hatches is very shallow, but I put a 2"x6" piece high density foam in between the two support bars and just below the latch mechanism all the way to the bottom, so stuff can't really migrate from one side to the other or interfere with the latch. Plus, the hatch sits right above the best usable space, so very easy access to it.

Do you think a carbine length rifle in a softcase could be maneuvered through one of those hatches?