Post up your drawer/storage system
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dennyforreal
New member
Pulled a ton of inspiration from this thread and finally finished my first storage system/sleeping platform for my JKU.... 
Colby Jack
Traveler
This is by far my favorite thread!!!
Maxcustody
Explorer
Love this thread, what skills you guys have!!!!
Bob Freda
Adventurer
I just finished my remodel of my Jeep WK. I wanted storage but also a place to sleep inside the vehicle when traveling alone. By relocating the fridge and battery positions I could get a flat area about 30" wide by 78" long with the passenger seat all the way forward.
The draw unit is your basic home built unit of 3/4" birch plywood with some parts of 1/2" . Full extension slides and a slam latch ( thanks to this thread for the many ideas )
I added a pull out shelf for my stove or just a counter top to the underside of the drawer unit with some aluminum chanel and plywood.
The sleeping extension clips to the rear of the drawer case and has fold up legs to sit on the floor just behind the passenger seat.
Overall I think it came out great (don't look too close at my workmanship !!) so glad I found this thread .
The space under the drawer comes in handy for extra storage too.
The draw unit is your basic home built unit of 3/4" birch plywood with some parts of 1/2" . Full extension slides and a slam latch ( thanks to this thread for the many ideas )
I added a pull out shelf for my stove or just a counter top to the underside of the drawer unit with some aluminum chanel and plywood.
The sleeping extension clips to the rear of the drawer case and has fold up legs to sit on the floor just behind the passenger seat.
Overall I think it came out great (don't look too close at my workmanship !!) so glad I found this thread .
The space under the drawer comes in handy for extra storage too.
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Bob Freda
Adventurer
Thanks Scott I got my inspiration from your build.
SSF556
SE Expedition Society
I need to install a latch or pull on the inside of the rear hatch. It is needed to open the hatch from the inside when sleeping. I have been using the key fob to open the rear glass and then reaching out and opening the rear hatch.
Coleman21d
New member
Here's my set up so far
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Finally Got Around to Mine
Love this thread, looked through it multiple times and got a lot of great ideas in preparation for building mine. I need to get some bigger rope for handles - I went with rope cause I didn't want a metal handle scratching up the lift gate, and I didn't want to pay for a recessed southco type latch. I was worried the contents (especially a Coleman stove) would be rattling around back there but I don't hear a thing so far. I used speaker box carpet vs paint and thought it turned out pretty decent.
One question I'm concerned about though is the weight. The thing weighs 100 lbs empty, probably 150 to 200 full. Think that will affect my gas mileage much?
Love this thread, looked through it multiple times and got a lot of great ideas in preparation for building mine. I need to get some bigger rope for handles - I went with rope cause I didn't want a metal handle scratching up the lift gate, and I didn't want to pay for a recessed southco type latch. I was worried the contents (especially a Coleman stove) would be rattling around back there but I don't hear a thing so far. I used speaker box carpet vs paint and thought it turned out pretty decent.
One question I'm concerned about though is the weight. The thing weighs 100 lbs empty, probably 150 to 200 full. Think that will affect my gas mileage much?
T-Rey1
Adventurer
My third row seats were almost 100lbs. Kind of equals out.
rayra
Expedition Leader
These 12" toolbags will be $5ea the weekend of Jan 9 at Harbor Freight. Would make a good way to organize a drawer's contents.
Color code the handles or label them with a silver metallic Sharpie pen right on the fabric of the bag.
Tool Kit - mechanics tools, etc
Tow Kit - trailer plugs, towing strap
Flat Tire Kit - old school plugs, goop, fix-a-flat, small 12v air pump
Stuck Kit - collapsing shovel, snatch strap, traction tool
Snow kit - snow chains, gloves, safety vest
Roadside Emergency Kit - flares, flashlights, glass smasher / seatbelt cutter. magnet-attaching palm sized work lights.
Color code the handles or label them with a silver metallic Sharpie pen right on the fabric of the bag.
Tool Kit - mechanics tools, etc
Tow Kit - trailer plugs, towing strap
Flat Tire Kit - old school plugs, goop, fix-a-flat, small 12v air pump
Stuck Kit - collapsing shovel, snatch strap, traction tool
Snow kit - snow chains, gloves, safety vest
Roadside Emergency Kit - flares, flashlights, glass smasher / seatbelt cutter. magnet-attaching palm sized work lights.
These 12" toolbags will be $5ea the weekend of Jan 9 at Harbor Freight. Would make a good way to organize a drawer's contents.
Color code the handles or label them with a silver metallic Sharpie pen right on the fabric of the bag.
Tool Kit - mechanics tools, etc
Tow Kit - trailer plugs, towing strap
Flat Tire Kit - old school plugs, goop, fix-a-flat, small 12v air pump
Stuck Kit - collapsing shovel, snatch strap, traction tool
Snow kit - snow chains, gloves, safety vest
Roadside Emergency Kit - flares, flashlights, glass smasher / seatbelt cutter. magnet-attaching palm sized work lights.
Actually bought a few of those without knowing just how well they would fit in my drawers, but found out by playing with them that they are a near perfect fit for my drawers. They are of decent build quality, and the little pockets on the inside of the bags are good for all sorts of things that are small and normally end up at the bottom of the drawers. Good price too.