Since I fitted the HF radio I could no longer use the folding rear shelf that came with the KJ as the supports fouled the radio. Not a problem until I realised that now that I use the towbar tongue upside down I can't open the tailgate with the towhitch fitted. This would have made it awkward to access recovery gear with the trailer attached, so this weekend I made a shelf to fit across the back which (hopefully) will be strong enough to carry the tools and recovery gear, leaving the space underneath for the luggage that is only needed after the campsite has been set up.
Made of 12mm ply, the back sits in the slots used for the original shelf or the blind, whilst the front is supported by hinged legs either side. the front edge (just behind the rear seats) is stiffened by a length of hardwood glued and screwed, whilst the rear has the lip to stiffen it. All I need now is to put some rubber around the bits of dowel which rest in the slots (to prevent it cracking the plastic trim) and cover it in some of that grey carpet material.
Cmohr, where do I get the carpet from?
