I think the reason people don't remove the drawers in and out is because it's a PIA to do so. If it takes an hour to get it done, then yeah no one will remove but if it's designed to remove <10mins then I think people will do it more often. I doubt this will happen if attaching the drawer systems requires screws and aligning the holes/rivets. But if its some type of latching system and tooless, then the <10min can be achieved. I'm not an engineer or have any idea how fabrication works. I'm mainly speaking at a consumer stand point.Just to clarify, we sell two seperate products:
We have heard a few requests from customers that are interested in combining the structural floor and the drawer system, but in our expereince very few people actually remove drawers once they are in the vehicle, and this would be products combined, which would be expensive as you mentioned.
- The LX700h drawer slide system: Approx $5k: This *does* delete the 3rd row and creates a non-structural cover for the hybrid battery area, but does NOT require the structural aluminum floor. The 'floor' is meant to be simple an inexpenvie SPECIFICALLY to reduce cost of the drawer system
- The LX700h 3rd row delete: Approx $2k: This is what's being shown in this post. This is a structural, load bearing, cargo tie down capable floor designed to withstand 700pounds and the general intent is to be a standalone product.
I do get that R&D has to be worth since it might be possible but it could be that it'll be too expensive that no one will buy it.