DIY Rear Cargo Platform and Fridge/Stove Slide Install

[@thomasw5003]

Such attention to detail. You’re a true craftsman 👍

[@4X4Carpool]

Thank you!!

[@ericjholden]

Probably the best custom plate system I’ve ever seen. Excellent job!

[@4X4Carpool]

Thank you!

[@jvh22a]

Very cool rivnut tool!

[@adventuretrails1ato]

I'm building something just like this your video is very good. I have a 44-in slider going out with the fridge on top and considering a bottom. Another slide out for cooking area etc

[@PhildoTBaggins]

Thanks for the video, is everything still working out 2 years later?

[@on9676]

I have been planning such a construction for a long time, only the guides are expensive, because I am planning a similar construction, but under Packout, there will be 2 boxes with drawers on one drawer, i.e. 8 or 10 in total, and unfortunately, I have a family van 💪 nice job 👍👍💪💪

[@hvc61]

Nice work, would you tell me, what us the mix ratio of the paint/hardener. Thanks

[@4X4Carpool]

Thank you! I have heard of guys using different ratios to get different textures. I don’t know the ratio, but I just followed the exact measurements that Upol recommends.

[@SignatureEdits]

great trick with the riv nut!

[@4X4Carpool]

Thank you

[@321southtube]

Intresting ideas and plan. Question...No paint, primer or sealant in those holes?

[@4X4Carpool]

I did spray some VHT roll bar and chassis on the holes in the body. But nothing on the holes on the wood platform.

[@ReversePeople]

I dig the CAD work (“cardboard” aided design). Super smart to mock stuff up first, just to be safe. Awesome build. Thanks for taking the time to share. You just got a new subscriber.

[@philalmeida1962]

Platform looks good!!! I plan to Raptor liner the platform I've been building as well.

[@4X4Carpool]

Thank you. I’m very impressed with the raptor liner, it’s held up extremely well.

[@iceefrog]

So 18mm Baltic Birch in 51.5" x 60" did the trick? I was considering getting a 4 x 8 sheet but I like the fitment on yours if thats the dimension you used. Might have to go to the lumber yard.

[@rockymtnredneck4888]

I like the mounting plate idea. When I built my drawers I used the factory tie down bolt holes to mount it in the truck, so essentially the same concept.

[@ryanskeete]

How many bottles of Raptor liner did you use? How has it held up the last couple years?

[@gabehernandez853]

Great video. I like what you did with the rivnuts. You did good. My wife would of did the same thing. Lol. Good job. 👍🏽

[@4X4Carpool]

Thank you!!

[@4X4Carpool]

She loves to come out and hassle me, haha

[@idahomountainelk]

Sweet set up! Being from Idaho, I love my partner steel 22” stove, it’s the best stove there is and made in Pocatello, Idaho. I also love my Coleman gas stoves. I’m going to have to look into this slider setup!

[@4X4Carpool]

Thank you. The partner steel stove is for sure the best stove I have ever owned. But I also still have my Coleman sitting at home, can’t get rid of it. Haha

[@vinayakpai4945]

I wanted exactly the same stuff to my Outlander.. I had no clue how to do this.. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas. Cheers..

[@4X4Carpool]

No problem, I’m glad the video helped out. Thank you for watching

[@MiguelVazquez-kj2ve]

the liner looks great / overall nice work / trying it on my Jeep / 🤞🏼

[@jamesmerkel9442]

some1 makes a drop down after it slides out just for taller raised/lifted trucks. Those t nuts were cool. Some1 in video show how to make rear doors open wide past 90degs too in video.

[@joserangel7726]

how are you going to power the fridge?

[@unravelingnots7544]

Did you take your back seats out?

[@4X4Carpool]

Yes, the third row bench is out

[@kerynwoods6068]

Good work mate, it looks awesome

[@4X4Carpool]

Thank you!

[@marywhore1]

Awesone, do these sliders lock when closed as well?

[@4X4Carpool]

Yes, locks when open and closed. Slider is very well made!!

[@marywhore1]

I bought the 22" with the yellow locking, 500lb very nice! Built fridge slider today

[@4X4Carpool]

Very nice!!

[@CS-sk4gl]

Nice build

[@4X4Carpool]

Thank you!!

[@dsnuggle]

Nice job. Gives me ideas for mine now.

[@4X4Carpool]

Thank you. Glad it was helpful!!

[@salvadordavila6952]

With this board are you able to drop the second row and extend the “floorboard” and is it flush?

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Great job.

[@4X4Carpool]

Thank you!!

[@styledliving]

Oh just a note, most folks leave the underside unlined. Water can get into the plywood from holes or any "thin" areas that weren't 100% covered by the bed liner or any paint spray, but it'll be harder to completely dry since there's only that one spot that's uncovered. If you leave the bottom largely uncoated, it dries out fast.

[@tjaxon3063]

Where did you get that bumper and spare !?! I have an 01 ex and that is exactly what i have been looking for with the double swing out.

[@4X4Carpool]

Check out my video about my rear bumper: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naLWpZlnhJunoKs

[@jeffgoldsmith1679]

Great set up and the quality of the SoCal looks good but... Why didn't you build a cabinet box, install extended glides for a grill slide out tray and mount the refrigerator slide system you already have on top of the grill cabinet box?

[@ThePearfish]

How did you attach the fridge to the slide?

[@4X4Carpool]

The fridge had 4 feet that would screw into the bottom. I tossed those feet, drilled holes in the slide and bolted it from the bottom.

[@jamesmctiernan1891]

How many cans of raptor linear did you use?

[@4X4Carpool]

One can for the bottom and 2 for the top

[@4122inc]

Very cool!

[@OffRoadOverlandCamping]

I need to find out how tall the slider / frig setup is. Also, how is the frig connected to the slider?

[@4X4Carpool]

I will get the measurements for you tomorrow. The bottom of the fridge originally had 4 feet that screwed in, I removed them. Then used the threads to bolt it onto the slider from underside of the slider up into the bottom of the fridge.

[@4X4Carpool]

The slide is 5.5” tall, the slide and fridge are 25.5” tall

[@OffRoadOverlandCamping]

@@4X4Carpool I just ordered one!. I've been looking for a while for this setup, I hope it works well.

[@4X4Carpool]

Nice! The slide is very good quality. Also, My fridge is at least 7 years old and works just as it should.

[@4X4Carpool]

Tell So-Cal Teardrops I said hi! Haha

[@sizzleslider4334]

Great job man. So many securing methods that I had no idea about. Cheers

[@4X4Carpool]

Thank you!! Happy to hear this was informative

[@robertdepaulis5188]

Great vid and great help there :)

[@OffRoadOverlandCamping]

Nice work, I'm going to have to try that. Were did you get the stove / slider from?

[@4X4Carpool]

Thank you. The slider is made by So-Cal Teardrops, I purchased it directly from them. I’m very happy with my it, very well made.

[@nickkaboo]

Look cool mate, thanks

[@4X4Carpool]

No problem, thank you!

[@snosrfr71]

i'm curious to see your thoughts on this setup now that you've had it in for a while. it would seem that the fridge is too high to access, are you thinking of adding a lowering kit, or do you just use a step stool?

[@4X4Carpool]

It’s high, but not high enough where it’s a problem for me. My son or I have to help my wife sometimes with stuff at the very bottom of the fridge. The bumper does have a responsibly sized area that we can step up onto. No plans to change the height, we love the way it is.

[@gofastgladi7512]

Man! Awesome build! I am planning a similar build myself and stumbled across yours. What were the rivnuts or T-nuts you were referring to during the video? Did you find these at home depot? Raptor liner turned out fantastic! Looks exactly like goose gear without the price tag!

[@BlueLabelDrinker]

Nice build! I’m trying to figure out something similar for my Ex (while keeping the third row). Question: did the rivnut locations require you to drop the tank again? Thanks!

[@4X4Carpool]

Thank you. In the rear there are 4 holes in the body for the cargo tie downs. I drilled those out to make them larger and add 2 more. They are in a location where you do not have to drop the fuel tank.

[@Legendsofthelawn]

Awesome! Was looking at goosegear, but Im not a millionaire. I wanted something in the rear of my Excursion for mounting. And this really hits the spot! Thanks so much for the ideas! I know what ill be doing when the weather turns nicer. How much raptor liner did you use?

[@4X4Carpool]

No problem, happy to help!! I used 1 quart on the bottom and 2 quarts on the top and edges. The link in the description is the kit I purchased, it came with 4 quarts and the spray gun. Purchase some acetone before you start, that way you can clean the spray gun when you are done.

[@Boo-pb4cn]

The ones enjoying him struggling are usually the ones who went thru the same 😅

[@pinay56]

wouldn't it have been better to predrill everything, then paint the"Raptor Liner" on the board? REASON. If you don't seal the holes water/moisture can get in and ruin the wooden platform....

[@4X4Carpool]

Very possible, but I’m not worried about because the holes are covered by the hardware. I’ve spilt water and have had a toilet leak very gross stuff and no issues yet

[@RE-vu4fb]

Don’t use rivnuts !!! Use plus-nuts.