Home Built Drawers for the trunk

Wilmo · **Posted:** Mon Apr 09, 2007 10:31 am

Here's a few pics of my home built drawers that I started last Thursday arvo after ducking out of work early for the Easter break!

I was in Bunnings and saw these plastic drawers on the shelf that looked about the right size for the back of the KJ, and thought to myself I could knock something up accomodate them and my fridge - you will all know how space is at a premium in the rear of the KJ.

A half hour later walked out of Bunnings with all the materials needed for about $90 all up. Got all the gear home and started work, the pics are in chronological order, and pretty self explanatory.

Basically they are 16mm MDF, screwed and glued, then the plastic drawers bolted under the wooden framework. After all the cutting, planing and assembly, I waterproofed the MDF with some clear varnish I had, then hit it with a couple of coats of satin black enamel in a spray can.

Made a couple of straps to secure the Waeco battery and my recovery kit, and also mounted the Waeco fridge 'frame' that holds it in place.

Hope you like the results!

Wilmo

phxtoad · **Posted:** Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:25 am

Very nice set up!

I love the lengths a proud Australian will go to keep his beer cold.

Cheers!

Todd

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:27 am

Cool - great idea

Maximum Carnage · **Posted:** Mon Apr 09, 2007 12:26 pm

I agree very nice set up. I've thought of doing something simliar but I like the open cargo area. Looks great.

Gris · **Posted:** Mon Apr 09, 2007 1:06 pm

I like it. Very nice!

JimJ · **Posted:** Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:54 pm

I love the battery hold down bolts you used to anchor it, must be easy to remove and install.

tjfisher*CRD · **Posted:** Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:00 pm

Thats Sweet i need to build one my tools for work are everywhere in the back of the libby

csukoh78 · **Joined:** Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:34 pm **Posts:** 501

very good...well done.

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:42 pm

great set up!.. it's amazing how much you can fit in the KJ's when planned properly.

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Tue May 22, 2007 10:02 pm

You have enough space back there to relocate the stock battery or mount a second battery...very nice

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Tue May 22, 2007 10:06 pm

What is that switch box near the cargo net pocket?

Wilmo · **Posted:** Tue May 22, 2007 11:04 pm

its a cigarette/hella outlet for my fridge - its a prouct available from www.waeco.com.au - you wire it up to the battery directly, it has 6mm cables coming from it which prevents voltage drop. Much better for running the fridge than connecting it to the socket in the back of the KJ.

Big D · **Joined:** Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:08 pm **Posts:** 349

That is just top notch. It looks like it's a lot lighter than many of the other storage systems and quickly removable. What kind oif seat covers are those?

Wilmo · **Posted:** Tue May 22, 2007 11:50 pm

mopar seat covers from Just for Jeeps - made for the KJ

AbsoluteRenegade · **Posted:** Wed May 23, 2007 12:13 am

whats the plug on the rifght hand side, looks like theres a knob with a 12v plug plugged in?

Wilmo · **Posted:** Wed May 23, 2007 12:19 am

read the post above yours!

USAFCOP · **Posted:** Wed Jun 20, 2007 11:54 pm

Very nice.... I may copy your design (if you do not mind), and then sell my All J rack!

Supalive · **Posted:** Tue Aug 14, 2007 8:49 pm

Thanks for the great idea!! Finished mine this weekend!

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