Rear Storage Shelf for Camping - 3rd Gen - Pics!
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Rear Storage Shelf for Camping - 3rd Gen - Pics!
I finally finished the rear storage shelf I've been contemplating for months. Turned out pretty well. Here's the finsihed pic with a bunch of gear loaded:
I did a write-up on my site:
http://www.geocities.com/transalper/...rrearshelf.htm
We have a big trip planned to Glacier and Banff this summer so it will defintely get a workout.
I did a write-up on my site:
http://www.geocities.com/transalper/...rrearshelf.htm
We have a big trip planned to Glacier and Banff this summer so it will defintely get a workout.
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It's fun to watch him jump up there. He can get 3/4 of his body in there but then needs a bit of help to get his rump up. I think I'll try having him use one of the big action packers as a step to help him out. Once he gets up there, he doesn't want to leave. This afternoon my 4 and 7 year old daughters climbed up there with him and were having a great time.
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Re: Rear Storage Shelf for Camping - 3rd Gen - Pics!
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I finally finished the rear storage shelf I've been contemplating for months. Turned out pretty well. Here's the finsihed pic with a bunch of gear loaded:
I did a write-up on my site:
We have a big trip planned to Glacier and Banff this summer so it will defintely get a workout.
I finally finished the rear storage shelf I've been contemplating for months. Turned out pretty well. Here's the finsihed pic with a bunch of gear loaded:
I did a write-up on my site:
We have a big trip planned to Glacier and Banff this summer so it will defintely get a workout.
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3/4" plywood. It's plenty stiff.
I got all the hardware and will be adding the bed extension as soon as I get another board cut and buy more carpeting. I'll post pics when it's done.
I got all the hardware and will be adding the bed extension as soon as I get another board cut and buy more carpeting. I'll post pics when it's done.
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Ya, use 3/4". I did mine with 5/8", and it's not quite as solid as I'd like. Had to add center supports for when we had two people plus two dogs on there. (Although my main supports are closer to the edges that these.)
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Originally posted by transalper
3/4" plywood. It's plenty stiff.
I got all the hardware and will be adding the bed extension as soon as I get another board cut and buy more carpeting. I'll post pics when it's done.
3/4" plywood. It's plenty stiff.
I got all the hardware and will be adding the bed extension as soon as I get another board cut and buy more carpeting. I'll post pics when it's done.
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NICE!!!
I love the photos with the dog - too cool. I am curious to know more about the bed extension that you mentioned. Also, wondered if you had considered installing a cargo barrier between the deck and the rear seats, so that in the event of an accident (or a serious off-road descent) that the dog and /or gear stays back there instead of flying into the rear/front seat occupants.
Very nice job - looks like you can fit alot of stuff in there!
I love the photos with the dog - too cool. I am curious to know more about the bed extension that you mentioned. Also, wondered if you had considered installing a cargo barrier between the deck and the rear seats, so that in the event of an accident (or a serious off-road descent) that the dog and /or gear stays back there instead of flying into the rear/front seat occupants.
Very nice job - looks like you can fit alot of stuff in there!
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Originally posted by BajaTaco
NICE!!!
I love the photos with the dog - too cool. I am curious to know more about the bed extension that you mentioned. Also, wondered if you had considered installing a cargo barrier between the deck and the rear seats, so that in the event of an accident (or a serious off-road descent) that the dog and /or gear stays back there instead of flying into the rear/front seat occupants.
Very nice job - looks like you can fit alot of stuff in there!
NICE!!!
I love the photos with the dog - too cool. I am curious to know more about the bed extension that you mentioned. Also, wondered if you had considered installing a cargo barrier between the deck and the rear seats, so that in the event of an accident (or a serious off-road descent) that the dog and /or gear stays back there instead of flying into the rear/front seat occupants.
Very nice job - looks like you can fit alot of stuff in there!
I do not plan to add a barrier. I just store soft and light gear on top of the shelf (clothes, pillows, etc), and generally it is stuffed in there so it won't move. The dog is on a leash when we're driving so he can't jump into the back seat.
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Originally posted by transalper
Thanks. Yeah, I plan to add a bed like I had in my montero. Just a board, really. It will store on top of the shelf and then just slide forward. The rear will be supported by brackets and the rear shelf. The front will be supported by hanging straps/clips and probably a central support leg. Here's the monty bed (notice the massive headroom):
Thanks. Yeah, I plan to add a bed like I had in my montero. Just a board, really. It will store on top of the shelf and then just slide forward. The rear will be supported by brackets and the rear shelf. The front will be supported by hanging straps/clips and probably a central support leg. Here's the monty bed (notice the massive headroom):
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Originally posted by keisur
Looks like you might need to add a pair of 'OS' handles if your are going to hook it up like in your Montero. yeh?
Looks like you might need to add a pair of 'OS' handles if your are going to hook it up like in your Montero. yeh?
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