Built Rear Cargo Shelf

scull20 · **Posted:** Tue Aug 19, 2008 6:18 pm

icefisher45 wrote:

Works much better now that I cut a little off.

Glad I could help!

-Ryan

jeepmedic46 · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:36 pm

Everyone has been very helpful on this site

JL Rockies · **Posted:** Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:40 pm

pipeliner wrote:

I made one the other day - I was unhappy with supporting the front of the shelf in the little slots in the plastic trim so I made it with hinged legs which transfer the load onto the floor. The main reason for making it was to carry my recovery gear, as I use the towbar tongue upside down to suit my camper trailer and I can't open the tailgate with the trailer attached, so I need to be able to access it just through the flipper glass. Stuff stored below is only needed when we get to camp and unhitch the trailer.

Since taking these photos I have covered it with carpet and added some tie-down loops for the bungee straps to hold everything in place. I'll post more photos later.

Looks like you have some JL Audio cables back there.

smorison · **Posted:** Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:05 am

its a HF radio for when you're a hell of a long way from civilisation

rangerd77 · **Joined:** Sat May 03, 2008 10:48 am **Posts:** 512

so i got mine finished. it only took me about 45 mins. beside putting carpet on it. doesnt look bad. what do ya guys think? its made from vinyl. and its pretty strong. what is that holdong ot up at the back? yes, thats a cut broom stick. hey, it works great!!!!!!!

jeepmedic46 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:13 am

Looks good

zzack92 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:50 pm **Posts:** 371

i made mine over the last few days still working on it, painting it black and then carpeting it or something not sure yet.

my little touch to keep it stiffer

Powdrdaze · **Posted:** Fri Sep 26, 2008 3:20 am

isutherl-
how did you do the carpeting? is it all one peice of carpet or did you carpet each piece individualy?

Powdrdaze · **Posted:** Fri Oct 03, 2008 6:54 am

Finally made my own. Love it. Highly recomended!

Powdrdaze · **Posted:** Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:00 am

Powdrdaze · **Posted:** Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:15 am

Powdrdaze · **Posted:** Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:20 am

[The carpet was a lot more work than i thought......but the next couple will be easier with a few adjustments.

riptricket · **Posted:** Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:27 am

i'd love to do this, but i don't think i'd realy ever use it

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Fri Oct 03, 2008 1:55 pm

riptricket wrote:

i'd love to do this, but i don't think i'd realy ever use it

I bet youd be surpirsed, at first I made mine just bc I was bored but I leave a lot of stuff on there and its pretty easy to remove incase I need it gone

its worth a try it doesnt cost but $10 to do so even if you dont use it its no big deal

Powdrdaze · **Posted:** Fri Oct 03, 2008 4:54 pm

I always have so much gear in the back during the winter, this was a no brainer for me. Between all the snow board gear and work gear, it's going to be nice to separate those wet boots and outerwear from my dry gear. Really good for tailgating in the parking lot after a hard day of snowboarding too :lol:

Powdrdaze · **Posted:** Fri Oct 03, 2008 4:55 pm

I always have so much gear in the back during the winter, this was a no brainer for me. Between all the snow board gear and work gear, it's going to be nice to separate those wet boots and outerwear from my dry gear. Really good for tailgating in the parking lot after a hard day of snowboarding, too :lol:

ga_repoman · **Posted:** Sat Oct 04, 2008 6:26 am

i did it just to have a shelf in the back and now the freak'n dog loves it
lays on the shelf as i drive so he can look out all the windows sides and back

but it works really good as an extra shelf better than the factory soft roll out one tha is just useless

darren/wayne · **Posted:** Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:33 pm

We borrowed your ideas and threw in a few of our own. Turned out great. We added two recessed Tie Down Anchors (HomeDepot) and also drilled holes to the side to store the rear Head Rests when the rear seat is folded down.

Powdrdaze · **Posted:** Wed Oct 08, 2008 12:07 am

I love the head rest slots. I'm gunna have to throw that one in.

isutherl · **Posted:** Wed Oct 08, 2008 3:51 pm

Powdrdaze wrote:

isutherl-
how did you do the carpeting? is it all one peice of carpet or did you carpet each piece individualy?

They are individual pieces, i cut them to fit like a jig saw puzzle, after much trial and error I got it all to fit nicely. I used two sided all weather carpet tape that you can get at Home Depot to get the pieces in place, and then used a staple gun to secure everything.

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