I must have looked into half a dozen "home made" drawer system threads on here trying to answer these questions. I see that everyone uses 3/4" wood for the drawers, could you safely go with something thinner to save weight? I understand that the rear seats weigh in at close to 90lbs but if you put in a drawer system that weighs twice that amount, then add in all the tools, aren't you kind of shooting yourself in the foot?
I ask this because I'm a firm believer in going as light as possible when you do any mods to a vehicle and considering that we're planning on bumpers and sliders from Slee and a roof top tent we're already going to be plenty heavy. I was thinking that we could build a drawer system out of aluminum that would offer more storage room (thinner material) at a much lighter weight than wood.
I guess what I'm trying to ask is how much does your drawer system weigh and if you could build another one would you make it lighter or just deal with the added weight? Any reason not to go with aluminum?
Thanks!
I ask this because I'm a firm believer in going as light as possible when you do any mods to a vehicle and considering that we're planning on bumpers and sliders from Slee and a roof top tent we're already going to be plenty heavy. I was thinking that we could build a drawer system out of aluminum that would offer more storage room (thinner material) at a much lighter weight than wood.
I guess what I'm trying to ask is how much does your drawer system weigh and if you could build another one would you make it lighter or just deal with the added weight? Any reason not to go with aluminum?
Thanks!