DIY Backseat Storage System | The Mortells

Disclaimer: this is a "how-we-did-it" video, not a "how-to" video.
Check out our 100% seat delete and DIY backseat storage system! Follow along the whole process from removing the backseat, to designing the storage system and building the unit. Ours is complete with an insane amount of storage, padded drawers for our camera gear, a designated riding area for our dog, and a special hideout for the cat-or, catpartment, as we call it.
Products mentioned in the video:
- Front Runner Wolf Pack Crates // www.frontrunneroutfitters.com...
- Pelican TrekPak Case Divider Kit // www.pelican.com/us/en/accesso...
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[@bryan-kaplan]

This is awesome. You absolutely could turn it into a business.

[@TheMortells]

Thank you! Perhaps it's something we'll consider someday after our travels.

[@theknightcrossing]

Very well done. Every last detail seems extremely methodical.

[@TheMortells]

Thanks!

[@paulsink2800]

Big job...very well done...thanks Dad.

[@TheMortells]

Thanks Paul!

[@nomadrenegade]

that is so cool! and looks engineered and well thought....

[@TheMortells]

Thanks! It is the third time I have built a similar set up so we definitely have perfected our design!

[@kevinthomson6324]

Nice job utilizing the available space for several use cases.

[@TheMortells]

Thanks!

[@recyclespinning9839]

I have my rolling tool box . Rigid from home depot, no need to take out your seats. I also have low ride side tool boxes, for an open truck bed with home-made bed slider, with heavy duty ladder rack . Awesome set up, and can have my rear seats back in a flash if needed. Just roll out my tool boxes into the garage. Tip for the day...

[@TheMortells]

Sounds like a good set up as well! We definitely would want to have a rear seat if we weren't full time in the truck.

[@RAMtrails]

awesome content! I've got the same jumper for my RAM as well!

[@TheMortells]

Thanks!

[@Zappy1210]

About to a similar build for my new 2022 Ram 2500 work truck, thanks for the inspirations. Anyone want to buy a new 2022 Ram bench rear seat? Never even been sat on.

[@TheMortells]

Best of luck with your build! It took us awhile to sell our brand new back seat but hopefully it is much quicker for you!

[@TrippyBuddah]

I have new black leather oem laramie seats. 400$. No ones bought them in 6 months.

[@HarryGreen333]

Wow - great video; really well done narration and video edits! Any chance you can share your plans? Especially the measurements of the pieces/parts? The Pelican Dividers have mixed reviews - did yours (at your link) come with all the items seen in your top drawer? Thanks for sharing!

[@TheMortells]

Hey Harry! Thanks for the nice comment! Unfortunately we didn't actual draw up any designs for this and it was a 'figure it out as we built' it project. The dividers in the top drawer are some of the Pelican dividers but also some custom made dividers using corrugated plastic and foam.

[@yooperdog]

Looks great

[@TheMortells]

Thanks Yooper!

[@bryangomez4896]

Just saw you big fan man keep it up💯

[@TheMortells]

Thanks Bryan! 👍🏻

[@paulanderson388]

Nice Job!!!

[@TheMortells]

Thanks!

[@metaspencer]

awesome video work on this project!

[@TheMortells]

Thank you!

[@robcordts1976]

Great Job

[@TheMortells]

Thanks Rob!

[@gkling33]

YESSSSSSS. THANK YOU.

[@TheMortells]

You're welcome!

[@woolengrappler]

Great use of space! I’m short enough that I could probably sleep in the back sideways!

[@TheMortells]

Thanks! We have seen some people who have slept in the back seat of these trucks before ;)

[@PictorialWhispers]

I need this!!

[@TheMortells]

We have loved the set up! Gives us way more useable space!

[@marvinaragon8951]

Wow very nice...

[@TheMortells]

Thank you!

[@davidtweeddale5775]

Very Cool

[@TheMortells]

Thanks!

[@TheMortells]

Thanks!

[@jennifers5326]

Are you in Washington State? we just passed you on I-5!

[@TheMortells]

Yes that was us 👍🏻👍🏻

[@sandrachiu592]

I am not sure if this is right place to ask. Is it possible to provide the measurement of the hall way from where the cabin (sofa) to the end of sink area before the shower room? Since the table is super small, we are interested in getting an adjustable table to put it in the hallway to either lower or increase the table depending what on the situation. This will help us decided whether we are getting a scout camper or another brand. We do like this brand a lot. It is those small things that it has to make it works. Thanks

[@TheMortells]

Hey Sandra! Unfortunately we have modified our entire layout so we aren't able to get that measurement for you. If you reach out to Scout via their website they will probably be able to help!

[@DarkHorse08]

No comments on this awesome content and that lovely voice?

[@TheMortells]

We always appreciate your comments :)

[@DarkHorse08]

@@TheMortells It’s gotta be you who replies to the comments because your husband would probably try to take my head off. 😂

[@maryweickgenant7264]

Would love to know dimensions of all pieces cut for build and where you got of the the products use. Thank you.

[@TheMortells]

Hey there - unfortunately we didn't make any drawings for this build out so I don't have the dimensions. We removed the back seat and built it to fit. Most of the build is 1/2" plywood but the base is 3/4" plywood.

[@christinashackford6894]

What did you do with the electrical seat belt buckles connectors to keep the dash from throwing an error light because you removed them? 1:17

[@TheMortells]

Honestly I don't remember doing anything special with them. I don't think we had any issues with lights just from disconnecting them...

[@jackelinslack4400]

Totally off topic, but I'd love to know how you guys transitioned your kitty into traveling with you. We also have a cat and pup we'll be taking on the road with us (exact same rig, too!), but I'm a little nervous about the kitty. I would love to see a video about living on the road with pets. Thanks in advance for any insights!

[@TheMortells]

Hey Jackelin! We got pretty lucky with Walker, transitioning him to life on the road was very easy. We initially did a couple trips of just driving with him in the cab of the truck and he wasn't a hug fan but once we took him on a longer trip with our dog in the truck as well he calmed down really quickly and hasn't had any issues since. We will try to make a video about life on the road with the animals at some point!

[@jackelinslack4400]

@@TheMortells thanks for that insight! All cats are created differently, I guess, and we'll have to do a few test runs. Ours is definitely a free spirit who loves to wander outdoors so our biggest challenge will be getting him used to a leash and staying in the camper without complaining to be let out all night. Maybe we'll see you on the road. Happy travels!

[@marathonbaker]

Can you build one for a tundra?

[@TheMortells]

I could :) But we are currently traveling full time through central/south America!

[@jackludlum6700]

Nice

[@TheMortells]

Thanks!

[@TheMortells]

Thank you!

[@SabreTV]

legit use of cat.

[@TheMortells]

Haha appreciate this :)

[@mikeratkowski3506]

Why do you insist on this background music, you have good content and diction.

[@TheMortells]

Thanks for your feedback, it is definitely something that is easy to overdo and we will keep an eye on it in the future.

[@janettetaylor3683]

This is interesting, but the background “music” is annoying and a distraction.

[@TheMortells]

Thanks for the feedback

[@kennybanks7689]

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