DIY Dual Cab Ute Rear Storage Build - Rear Seat Delete + 12V Lithium Setup!

[@chriscuppywhitehead6722]

A guy with no kids. I only own a dual cab for my old pup.... this would go well for me. Storage underneath and a big blank space for Ted on top. Thanks fellas 🍻

[@YTB_by_bigz99]

I feel draw fridge/s would suit that setup better for Easier acess

[@jasonyannuccelli2499]

I could watch these 12V setup videos all day long. Such great information and all the Kings products look like great quality !

[@DIY12-24v]

If you want to burn down your video yes great videos

[@Beyondthebackyard-au]

I like the rear seat delete, got some good ideas for mine from this one. Probably the best thing I gained from this is I probably don't want to build a storage box under my fridge if I want easy access to the fridge. I notice you guys didn't open the fridge, didn't look like a lot of room above it. But that's why I love these type of video, I can steal the good parts of everyone's build :)

[@deanjohnson7510]

That's a fair call. We didn't mention it in the video but fridge access was certainly a consideration. There's definitely enough space to add/remove general items but the beauty of the Stayzcool fridge is that the lid is completely removable so if you wanted to throw in a giant roast(or full case of beer perhaps) you can just pop the lid off. Stealing "the good parts" is definitely the way to go though! Everyone's needs will always vary. Cheers Dean

[@lukej557]

I’ve seen fridge slides that slide out and drop down for access

[@muzzaball]

Fantastic boys, you have hit another home run. That is such a well organised, neat and tidy install that we can all do. Great work, and thanks for bringing the cost of Lithium down. 120ah but with an 80% draw down and a built in BMS which I have priced at around $200, I definitely have this on my list. Happy to watch more of your installs - great production values. Cheers.

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Thanks heaps Murray - Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers, Mitch

[@richardboff6636]

Nice and easy 12volt system to hit the outdoors with

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

That’s what it’s all about! You don’t need a crazy 12v setup to get out there - Just a relatively basic setup will take you a long way! Cheers, Mitch

[@cruisinwithborgy]

That was awesome! simple yet effective setup, well done lads!

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Thanks mate, stoked you liked it! Cheers, Mitch

[@henrythehilux3963]

cool video I have no rear seat and always wanted to do this

[@boobsonheat6826]

Great platform for a sneaky wake up most importantly out of the wind

[@colmherbie8261]

great video, I've just bought a kings 120A lithium battery, plus kings drawers, firepit etc.. haven't istalled yet,have no idea what I'm doing. So yes these videos are a big help. I always wanted to do a back seat removal set up, my dc/dc ch is under the hood,Anderson plug going to back tray where battery will be [andrson plug already installed],but I really love the weight distribution moved forward and neat and tidy look like you guys have done. thanks, Colm.

[@macdouglas1087]

Love your work guys. Keep the builds coming

[@MrYabbie]

nice simple setup lads!

[@lylewilshire]

why didnt you make the solar anderson plug a different colour.?

[@robertsymons3897]

best video you guys made really helpful

[@waynasfamilyadventures147]

Might want to put a different winch in that bar. Those bars are only rated for a Max 10000 pound winch

[@flameaxe1012]

Good work boys, gave me a few ideas

[@FlatBrokeAdventures]

Very good guys. Yes I'd love to see more it would be great if you could do more step by step stuff. Make and model of car doesn't matter as people can adapt.

[@niceazzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

Nice install but dont you need a seperste fuse to protect the inverter, fridge and the solar?

[@sloth_e]

This video is what every Aussie 4x4 youtuber is missing and forgot about. Diy ideas and how to's. Can that fridge be accessed without pulling it out though?

[@donbuchner6976]

great job keep vids coming

[@lachlanmann841]

Hi, I like this video, especially with the tips for the carpet and a clean 12v install. I just have to add that I believe you need to consider some form of Cargo barrier between the front and rear seats (if possible). Not sure what the shear rating of the fridge straps is, but I am doubtful they'd hold that 70+kg fridge down in an accident. Occy straps certainly aren't going to hold the camera gear down in an accident, especially considering they apply poor lateral tension to those loads. Not trying to be the fun police, just pointing out that as your job involves driving alot, you're at an increased risk of having an accident, and I need more 12v vids so can't have presenters hit in the back of the head in an accident

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

That's a good point - there are a couple things we're going to review / change up now that we've used it a little more, so we might make a follow up video. Each strap does have a 200kg rating, but you've made some good points nonetheless! Cheers for watching and thanks for the feedback! Cahn

[@can5projects563]

great and neat setup love it

[@theomandrapas800]

Im keen to see you open the fridge Not practical too high

[@mitchellthomas6597]

Great build! Really keen to see how the solar wiring feeds down to under the chassis. Im doing a similiar thing and want to keep the wiring from the solar clean. Any insight would be great, maybe even a topic for another vid?

[@kylemcdonald7615]

Bump

[@bntravelin2]

VERY clean installation

[@fair-leaferalfarm6084]

I'm with Beyond the Backyard. I was waiting to see you open that fridge! I have a slider in the back, and only take the fridge off the slider to clean it out, it is just too heavy for me. I like the idea of the storage box, but am wondering if making it a little higher, would give me better storage for my stuff. There is a lot of stuff that is useful when you are inland, and stuff that you don't need easy access to, seasonally etc. Something you might consider with videos of the future....there are a lot of us old ladies out there camping, in hi ace vans, rooftop tents on their utes, and sleeping in their cars. It might sound like we are a small niche of your market, but I'm sure if you talked to your staff you would find that there are a lot of us in there at the showroom interrogating everyone about what you have, and how we could make use of it :P We're all swapping information so you'd increase your market.

[@bulldogs2004]

I have an MQ Triton and would love some ideas for a permanent 12v setup for the rear tub fellas

[@andrewmckenzie8598]

More videos like this please!

[@fatmanoverlanding]

Nice one. 👍

[@MrFatdaz]

Great video, makes me want to customise my truck!

[@lindarobinson2381]

Hi, I'm doing the same - great set up - what mm plywood was used for the initial platform base?

[@philperrin8725]

Dont you have to seal the battery and vent it to the outside just a question ?

[@vaskodimoski5690]

How do you open the fridge doesn't look like lid will open up enough?

[@jespersorensen4462]

Nice Video. Is it safe to have the lithium battery in the cab though ?

[@justindavidhills]

is the marine carpet mainly an aesthetic?

[@brentmcd12]

have to change the mod plate after removing seats . storage box might of been better with a lid on gas struts .. 500watts is going to be underrated compared to a 1500watt once u get 240v and start using it . good video though at least gives people a fresh idea

[@lachlanmann841]

Only need a mod plate if you remove the seatbelts?

[@brentmcd12]

@@lachlanmann841 nah on the rego it says how many seats etc . needs to be inspected and updated . apparently

[@WillConroy1]

@@brentmcd12 how much does it cost to do that roughly?

[@nightmanphill]

Was wondering about this. Is the seat part of the car structure? Is it allowed to come out without reinforcing?

[@BradGryphonn]

And here I was thinking that I was being original by putting my solar equipment and my water tank where the back seat used to be. I have a long, low profile 100 litre tank that fits perfectly where the back seat was.

[@callumpearce5415]

Where do you get the carpet for your drawers

[@herbshirt6073]

Does the fridge need to be pulled out to use it?

[@justindavidhills]

Cahn, I am enjoying your videos. Are you available for a phone call to help confirm some design specs for my Kings 12V stand alone RV power system?

[@IAmLloydW]

Need a blue plate in QLd for seat removal as silly as that sounds

[@4WheelingInNSW]

You need it replated in every state I’m pretty sure and it’s not silly mate, it’s a requirement due to it changing the vehicles overall weight carrying capacity 😉👍

[@IAmLloydW]

@@4WheelingInNSW Pretty sure when my mate had it done the only mod plate was because it changed the seating capacity from 5 to 2 (making it a 2 seater), gvm and weight carrying remain the same (at least on old 80's)

[@IAmLloydW]

but i'm in QLD home of the nanny state 4wd regulations

[@Bigsoot7393]

@@4WheelingInNSW how does it change the weight carrying capacity

[@ride0RgetR0DE0n]

Why did you change out the CTEK?

[@kimdungtran5422]

Does high temperature effects those gears? I’m in far North Qld, the temperature always high and my car is under the sun most of time

[@4wdsupacentreAu]

Hi there, This should not effect the functions, but this can cause these items to draw more power while running! Cheers, Courtney

[@auscamperfam115]

What is the fuse used on the battery and where did you get it from?

[@fabienpics]

SUPER JOB 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇

[@ShaunGud]

I don’t think you can do this in NSW? When getting blue slip you’ll need to put the seat back??

[@TurnerWay]

We tested this after the fact and it’s super easy to take in and out! Takes about half an hour and uses all the seat mounting bolts! But yeah if you did need a blue slip you’d probably have to switch it out. Also wouldn’t be very hard and worthwhile to get engineered as a 2 seater if you were planning a lap of Aus! Cheers, Cahn

[@ShaunGud]

@@TurnerWay thanks. I’ve made a false floor over my back seat in a MUX which has a fridge slide and storage tie downs. It easy to remove when needed…

[@garethneho]

Is it not illegal to remove back seats?

[@marionwright8620]

not illegal but needs to have a mod plate fitted for seating capacity reduction , surely these guys should know, if you leave the rego plate exposed for the public to see ygp66e its easy to see online that the seating capacity has not been changed

[@Behappy-h6j]

No battery status meter.

[@rjl110919581]

WHAT 24V SETUP IF GOT 4X4 WITH ONLY 24V

[@TaiPaki-pq6cy]

Tryton = Kings Hilux = Redarc lol don't mean it guys just came to my head lol

[@granddolph]

12:58 this is hilarious. you realise how easy it is to remove the plastic plug of an anderson connection right?

[@MrFlop10]

Comment did not age well lmao

[@BTtravels2016]

Whooho mean mo fo

[@lordmauldar4643]

Buys a crew cab pick up just to turn the backseat into essentially more bed space. I swear people these days just absolutely refuse to purchase a single cab truck with an 8 foot box.