My 4x4 rear set up of the 105 // DRAWER STORAGE// FRIDGE // BATTERY SYSTEM // FUEL

Here is a look around of my 4x4 rear set up of the 105 LandCruiser but many of these principles would work in any vehicle. It includes the drawer system, the long range fuel and water tank, fridge, the battery/power system and the cargo barrier.
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[@DKingXJ]

Really enjoy listening or speaking with someone who is 1. knowledgeable on the subject and 2. not locked in to the "my way is the ONLY way to do things" mentality. I'm not even at a point in my build where storage systems are in my thoughts but I watched the entire video because it was educational and not a hint of overbearing or talking down to those of us less informed on the topic. Well done Sir.

[@MadMatt4WD]

Very kindly said. Thanks

[@RAJULAMIC]

I have really enjoyed your video, excellent presentation. Inspired me to start living, i have been surviving in Nairobi, Kenya. There’s more to a car than just driving to work, it can liven the weekends and bond more with the family!

[@MadMatt4WD]

You can do it!

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

Every time I see that 105 in that color I think what a cool rig. The rear set up is spot on.

[@MadMatt4WD]

oh so do I, thanks mate!

[@Deontjie]

Maybe he should give advice on how to save on fuel.

[@krump743]

After years of having make shift kitchen setups and drawers. I finally bit the bullet and decked out my canopy with a fridge kitchen combo on one side and a drawer system on the drivers side. A kitchen that houses all of the ingriedients and utensils ect is a god send. It actually makes camping fun now knowing i dont have to dig through everything just to find a mug lol. Set up is easier pack up is easier it just works well for me, wished i had done it years ago. If i can offer any advice to someone it would be to get ya meal prep and storage of the kitchen items sorted, makes life so much easier after a long day on the road.

[@MadMatt4WD]

Bang on

[@jackfourbee3609]

Great system Matt. I just finished unpacking our 80 from a quick getaway. It was like a dogs breakfast. Still looking out for a good set up. You’ve given me a few good tips. Keep up the great work Matt. Well done 👍👏👏👏

[@MadMatt4WD]

Glad to help jack.

[@The_ElunduExpeditionProject]

That drawer system is exactly what I have been planning to build for my 80 series. Now I have seen it in real life! Brilliant mate!

[@MadMatt4WD]

Glad it was helpful!

[@louiskudlak2241]

Great video buddy , love seeing other people’s set ups 👍👍👍

[@MadMatt4WD]

Thanks 👍

[@johnhannonHanno]

I used to be paid to sleep on the ground and now I am not.I have some difficulty getting down and up. There are snapping hand bags and pigs where I go camping so I wish to sleep in the vehicle. I do like your set up though.

[@philg2468]

Those side spaces are great for water storage - two jerry cans each side and you have 80L of water readily available. To get the water, install a syphon hose through the jerry lids with a trigger nozzle on the end of the hose. No pumps, no noise and great flow.

[@MadMatt4WD]

Sure.

[@Normacfan]

Hey Matt, awesome set up. I've got pretty much the exact set up on my 100. Your rear drawers are the perfect spot to add some quick access velcro bags. If you have some way of getting photos from your viewers let me know and I'll send you pics.

[@MadMatt4WD]

Thanks. Email to [e-mail]

[@MrTDGU]

Same drawers as mine only my fridge is on the other side. I didn't know that drawer runner lock trick though, thanks👍👍👍

[@MadMatt4WD]

Nice ay. Glad to help you there.

[@mackf7275]

Awesome. I've got a 100series with the exact same setup using Drifta, works brilliantly. I actually built a mockup of the drawer size and height, placed all my gear inside, then gave Drifta the final measurements.

[@MadMatt4WD]

Nice work

[@06colkurtz]

Nice instructional video. I’m not allowed to camp. The wife says Cabining is the only way she will go along. Unfortunately I can’t fit a cabin in my Taco

[@MadMatt4WD]

oh but you could try to fit it, lol!!!

[@philg2468]

The fold down tailgate or barn doors are great for storage of spare hoses, belts, filters and other spares you should rarely need. But on a 200series I used the fold down tailgate for tool rolls. Have to say I'm not a fan of the bench on the fold down tailgate - need to move stuff everytime you open a drawer but your pull out table that comes out with a drawer is a winner, and something I have on my current system.

[@MadMatt4WD]

Yes the moving stuff drives me up the wall. this works fairly well though.

[@mathewcampbell8479]

Nice system Matt. I'm an MSA side-by-side man myself with a drop-down fridge slide (in a 200 series) but I had/have different requirements so...One thing that I've recently added which I reckon is a game changer is a Kaon "roof shelf". Not sure of availability for other vehicles, but for the 200 it's the best thing ever. All my light stuff that used to take up precious drawer space now lives up out of the way in an area that is otherwise completely unused.

[@MadMatt4WD]

Nice I like the MSA gear too. I have made my own version of those shelves in the past. Excellent solution.

[@ianweal3081]

Just found this storage walk through. I designed my system in 1999 by compulsion as we were undertaking the big lap with 3 children, hence rear seat needed to be utilised as seating. To accommodate that 100% of the rear had to be utilised. Very top shelf was accessed internally, stuffed with pillows bedding etc. Below that a slide in table & 4 chairs accessed from rear barn doors. Below that, 2 X fridge slides, each containing 4 slide clothes draws, 8 in total 5 utilised as clothes draws, 1 as toiletries, 1 for jackets, 1 spare for additional foods or whatever. Below that on passenger side 2 full length slide in draws, 1 for cooking utensils, plates cups cutlery etc. the other for food etc. Below the lower draw, a slide shelf/table as you requested here, but I designed mine in 1999. The driver's side was 1 large deep draw, tools, 20 lt jerry can of fuel, gas bottle, dual stove, & esky, (no fridge in budget). On the far left upper side was 2 slide in jerry can of water, below that directly over wheel arch storage for tent, tyre repair kit, tyre removal pliers etc. On the far driver's upper side, slide in vertical frame with recovery gear, turffer, wire cable, pulley block, extention strap etc. This frame slide forward and back to be accessible from passenger door or rear barn door just incase either were against a bank, tree. Directly over wheel arch, snatch strap, radiator hoses, fan belts, etc. Behind rear seat on floor, turffer handle, umbrellas, under seat spare shocks. You get the picture, the passenger space was totally uncluttered but every item required was so easily accessed. Note: The vehicle was a Holden Jackaroo. This storage system swapped into a new Jackaroo as nothing else accommodated it. When we finally had to replace the Jacks, we had to loose some items as they just didn't fit. We opted for Patrol with rear barn doors also. We lost the upper storage, pillows bedding, hence we opted for RTT. We lost the slide in water storage, hence 60 litre bladder behind seat. We lost slide in recovery frame, hence winch in bull bar and balance of recovery gear now resides in storage pod infront of RTT. The lack of kids & Patrol storage space caused a whole redesign to accommodate our storage, hence the 4 clothing draws went from drivers side, the deep draw went up, leaving the lower space available for fridge/freezer, inverter, coffee m/c, and below that a slide out bench incorporating a wash tub, cutlery draw. So, even though we lost space in the Patrol, I compensated eventually and the setup totally suits 2 for weekends away or full time touring. Rear seats still available for grandkids now, 😁.

[@MadMatt4WD]

Wow. That sounds like a very impressive design. Well done. It’s just two of us with this setup now and it works really really well for us.

[@v26224]

I built a completely custom set of drawers for the back of my forester. I used recycled plastic sheeting and built them as two separate drawers. That way I can have them side by side, stack them and have my fridge in the back, or just run one drawer. The only issue I have is due to the small area I have to work with the drawers aren't as large as I would like.

[@MadMatt4WD]

Well done Callum.

[@UnbiasedTravelDad]

Awesome upload mad Matt. Best thing I did was wait probably 12-15 months to go through both summer and winter, camping and day trips, bush and beach before I started to build my setup. I had gathered a fair bit of information and realised what I really need to meet my needs and wants. We are a family of six so third row seat in the 80 was needed and think I have done ok with my set up

[@MadMatt4WD]

Sounds great! Good on you.

[@philg2468]

Nice to see your comment regarding weight. I hate seeing builds where you need a GVM upgrade because of the storage system. One of the benefits of a good cargo barrier is that you can install a lightweight system behind it. I make my own storage and 9mm marine ply glued and screwed is all I've ever needed but have used aluminium in the past.

[@MadMatt4WD]

Nice.

[@stevegoodwin5841]

Great set up and presentation Matt. Thanks.

[@MadMatt4WD]

Glad you liked it! I appreciate the encouragement.

[@bvward]

Matt, the only thing I know about lithium is as a medication ;) The folks at Haltech in Sydney, NSW do nice tutorials on wiring. I've never setup a storage system, but yours would cover most of what I think I would need. I doubt I would need a freezer, though.

[@MadMatt4WD]

Good tip! Yeah we are not thinking we will use it a lot as a freezer, we love how we can use it as a crisper and not freeze the fresh stuff that does not like cold temps.

[@SteveBurns80]

Got rid of my draws and fridge slide, I'm now using quality plastic boxes and the fridge wedges nicely between the boxes on the carpet. It works better, is 80+kg lighter and we have more space. Oh and when you're not camping, you have a full size boot.

[@MadMatt4WD]

How is it all secured in the case of an accident?

[@SteveBurns80]

@@MadMatt4WD Is ratchet strapped to the factory tie down points. 👍

[@MadMatt4WD]

Can I suggest you look at a cargo barrier because in a decent accident that'll all join you in the front seat.

[@SteveBurns80]

@@MadMatt4WD Yeah mate already have a cargo barrier, I will never look back to a draw system, they're just too heavy and are not really a necessity. As you know, it's more important to keep the vehicle light, and with a draw system I was over getting over GVM when fully loaded with fuel and water, and now without the draws I'm just under.

[@resenmkd]

This channel is worth at least 450k subscribers 👍

[@MadMatt4WD]

Thanks. That’s very kind of you. Tell YOuTube. 🤪

[@Jack_Lange]

I currently have a kings drawer set up with a tilt slide that i built for my Engel and a 3rd kings drawer. I dont recommend these drawers unless you're on a tight budget, but I'm hoping to build some custom aluminium drawers this winter, similar to how you have yours but with my own twist.... and hopefully a gullwing! I have found solutions for what I have now and its always evolving but I can't wait to rip it out and build something that works better and half the weight. Cheers

[@MadMatt4WD]

Nice. Yeah I had kings in this when I bought it. They didn’t get me excited because they usually didn’t work very well.

[@harryridley2714]

Love the set up Matty , any rattles being aluminium, just considering Alu or ply build .. great video matey , love it

[@MadMatt4WD]

Still works perfect and no rattles.

[@ThePlim62]

Very well presented. 👍

[@MadMatt4WD]

Thank you kindly

[@w0bblyd0inkb0ink]

I use ORS as well on my 105, just 2 drawers side-by-side to make it as a sleeping platform. Between 2nd row seat and drawers are my ORS secret storage space which I put in my lithium batteries and electronics(surprising that you came up with the same idea!), I still have my 2nd row seats for versatility, just fold down the back rest to complete my sleeping platform, no cargo barriers. Fridge will be on the floor space between 1st and 2nd row seats. Roof for solar panels exclusively, redarc too expensive, Victron is the way to go.

[@MadMatt4WD]

Nice solution.

[@timfreeman2603]

Looks good. Fridge on floor is the go I reckon. And then match the 2 drawers to fridge height. Have you checked out the drawer style fridges eg. Engel, Evakool?

[@MadMatt4WD]

Yeah but they seemed to take up more space and didn’t really suit our needs

[@mixmastermoods]

Hello, I was just wondering what the make of the table that lives on your fridge is again?

[@MadMatt4WD]

Check out Offroad systems in Sydney They make them. Tell them I sent you so they can tell you the one I have.

[@mixmastermoods]

Thanks Matt I am currently building up my 105 cargo area and im after a nice compact table where the legs tuck up. Cheers thanks again

[@Jeff92346]

Is Coolman the same as ARB Zero in the US? They look similar. Nice set up. No room in my TJ for a system as nice as yours, so I used a wire shelf in the back that replaces the rear seats, providing two levels for packing and that sure beats one big pile!

[@MadMatt4WD]

Yes I think there’s some deal going on with the arb.

[@soundslikeaplan841]

I'd love to see a half canopy set up! All the space, how can you use if wisely?

[@MadMatt4WD]

Yeah. I’m not into canopy’s and utes so have no experience there.

[@soundslikeaplan841]

@@MadMatt4WD i just bought a single cab ute. And now I'm not sure what I should do for a canopy set up?

[@MadMatt4WD]

@@soundslikeaplan841 That doesn't sound like you have a plan then. LOL. First thing to do is work out what you want it to do.

[@soundslikeaplan841]

@@MadMatt4WD hahaha dam very true. I just gotta get some money, then I can actually work it out haha

[@r1chardarcher]

My big single drawer comes in and out of my 105 semi regularly so I can use the space for big things. It’s obviously not ideal, but it carries my stuff and fits a pair of maxtrax. The ‘ex MadMatt’ fridge slide bolts on top, and I just have to kneel on the tailgate. The best part about my drawer? It cost me $160 on Marketplace.

[@MadMatt4WD]

Did he rip you off?

[@r1chardarcher]

I did have to do a few things to stop the fridge slide from rattling, but the price was ok! 😜

[@MadMatt4WD]

😂😂😂

[@rjl110919581]

thank you for the detailed video as getup back wagon

[@MadMatt4WD]

My pleasure robert. How’s the Isuzu build going?

[@RAJULAMIC]

Hey Mat, how can i get this service here in Kenya? We don’t have this type of stuff here unless i ship my car down there!

[@MadMatt4WD]

I don’t know if they could ship the system to you. It could be flat packed.

[@cameronwood1994]

We actually looked for locking drawer systems for our vehicles, because we wanted to secure items in the vehicle whilst it's being shipped overseas, particularly roll-on roll-off (Ro-Ro) and also it's an extra layer of security against vehicle break-ins back home. Car crime and theft from vehicles is an issue here in the UK, so anything to make it harder for thugs to steal from us was a good thing. Also, break-ins at ports when overseas is very common, but the difference between a ro-ro and a container price wise is more than the cost of a locking drawer system. Anything that makes it difficult for thieves to me is a good thing.

[@MadMatt4WD]

So did you get a solution?

[@cameronwood1994]

@@MadMatt4WD We did, because one of our friends here in the UK is a distributor for Front Runner and he was advertising a lightly used unit for a Discovery 3 with a fridge slide, and a Genuine Land Rover cargo barrier and modified (and re-powder coated) vertical partition for £1,400. New retail would be over £2,000 so I'm quite happy. Overland bits are a niche market here and, by the time shipping and import duties are factored in, very expensive. A Long Ranger 104 litre auxiliary fuel tank for it is over £1,700 here!

[@shawncody4660]

Hi Mad Matt Well Said thanks for your video

[@MadMatt4WD]

Thanks for watching!

[@JimmyLLL]

Great setup. I would love a set of draws but I’m constantly using the back of the patrol for the usual Bunnings run and shopping. That fridge sounds great too. Can you actually turn one side off?

[@MadMatt4WD]

Not totally. But you can set it quite high. I love that idea for day trips or when you are running low and need a top up on a longer trip!

[@nickscurr7062]

You can turn one side completely off and keep one side on with the dometic/waeco 👌

[@nickjennings8317]

I do like those tables 😀👍🇬🇧

[@MadMatt4WD]

They are a winner!

[@TheEdwin071]

Hi Matt hope all is well hope you can help me Way do evry one hate Top mount intercoolers so mutch if done the proper way thay are good just as front mount arent thay

[@MadMatt4WD]

People love to hate all sorts of things. You should see the comments I get to delete here. And I’m a nice guy. 😂😂😂 they can work well so I believe but they can suffer issues with heat soak. That’s where they get too much heat in them from the motor and therefore become inefficient. A front mount doesn’t tend to suffer this because the fan is pulling air across it all the time. Also the air pressures across a bonnet are quite difficult to work with at different speeds.

[@TheEdwin071]

Butt if you have the Heat plate and a van that keeps the heat away and vents to let hot air out it will be okay cuss way would thay still build Land cruisers with top mount intercooler Toyota d4d legent hiluxs and then not to even talk avound nissan thay all have top mount so if thay thought its a bad idea thay would stop making top mount is that not true

[@MadMatt4WD]

There’s a lot that goes into decisions that vehicle manufacturers make. If they can save money with a different design they will. But they also have to consider crash compliance and goodness knows what else so what I said still stands but that doesn’t mean a top mount can’t be done effectively.

[@TheEdwin071]

@@MadMatt4WD thank you Matt mate sweet apprichat it yes im busy doing mine a top mount and even the turbo Dr guy seas its the best dession im making

[@cameronallan3771]

Hi Matt how it going bit of a side question I'm looking at getting a 1999 105 series landcruiser with the 4.5L with 350000 on the clock is there anything I need to look out for. Too check any help would be appreciated

[@MadMatt4WD]

Loving my lockdown. NOT, 350 is not massive ks for that motor if it's been serviced. So make sure thats been done for the vehicle. Get a compression test done if possible otherwise see if it's blowing any smoke on cold start and or after a long idle and blip the throttle. Make sure it shifts gears nice. at those Ks it may be about to blow the head gasket. They often go around those Ks. Not a big deal if it does so long as you don't overheat the motor.

[@cameronallan3771]

@@MadMatt4WD sweet thanks Matt just some things too look at it's hard to know where to start looking at a older 4wd. It's got 35s and coils all round so for the technical driving that I like should be alot better then the dmax off rd that I currently have but the dmax did get me started in 4wding so yea happy day's

[@MadMatt4WD]

Be aware 35s are most likely illegal and also indicate the vehicle has been driven Offroad and you don’t know how they drive Offroad. They may be hard on the gear. It’ll blow the Dmax away.

[@cameronallan3771]

@@MadMatt4WD yea good to know I think if you look at any old landcruiser you know it's been used off rd. Like you don't by a v8 not to give it some hits but all good 👌 I'll keep you updated

[@HardstylePete]

How much does the draw setup weigh (without the fridge or slide)?

[@MadMatt4WD]

I don’t know. Sorry

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

I presently have in my 80 series which has barn doors (which I love for access) a set of titan side by side draws and put my waeco 40L fridge on top when I go away as my vehicle is used for a daily driver and I do Disability care and sometimes I have to put walkers or wheelchairs into my vehicle and if it was that high like yours or if I had the fridge in the back all the time I wouldn't be able to do this, so I only put my fridge in when going away and being 6ft tall I can see into my fridge easily. I am presently fitting the power pannel into the side wing faces and I like the wings on mine as I can hide stuff and utilise the full width of the flat space provided. I have 2 batteries in the front and just a redarc isolator at present and looking into a better charging/dual battery system but the cost is an issue as all these things are not cheap at all. And with all the Covid shit happening here in Australia over the past year I have not been able to go 4wding and checking out other peoples rigs so I've only been able to research online via KZbin channels such as yours, Pinterest and FB etc...and I prefer the touch and ask questions approach so Ill have to wait a little while longer as I have only had the 80 for just over a year and have been outfitting it slowly as money comes in after bills are paid and not been out to catch up with others out there as yet, which is soo frustrating for me as I have this vehicle and can't use it for it's intended use of touring Aust. Matt, you have some great ideas and tips which I think are great and will keep in mind going forward.

[@MadMatt4WD]

You'll get there.

[@Ty-km8ih]

I think the table slide should have been under the fridge and the table under the drawers love the bulid thoug.

[@MadMatt4WD]

I suppose that’s an option as well.

[@Ty-km8ih]

@@MadMatt4WD would also be nice if the table latched onto the slide table to give you a nice length of bench space. Fridge prep and serve.

[@MadMatt4WD]

@@Ty-km8ih obviously we all like different things which is what I like about working with Offroad systems. The under drawer slide has worked really well for us and was the first time they’d done one. Apparently they now sell lots of them.

[@shaneregan2955]

Hey Matt, as always a well put together video. Just wondering if you have weighed your vehicle when loaded? I weighed mine recently & even when squinting the numbers didn't look good.

[@MadMatt4WD]

I see no evil hear no evil speak no evil. 😁

[@heathwalker7981]

Why did I choose petrol over diesel

[@nic.in.the.pacific5113]

Great and informative video Matt, how high is your suspension lift?

[@MadMatt4WD]

3” lift and 33” tyres.

[@epicadventuresaustralia9140]

Like always great content Thanks

[@MadMatt4WD]

Thanks very much

[@Brgnalf81]

Okay: I have a quite a problem; my dog is very big. And she's always in the back of the van. So, I can only use like 2/3 of the space for the stuff. Any good ideas?

[@Yopops215]

Time to test the age old adage: can you teach an old dog new tricks?

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

Time to trade her in on a new more efficient model... 😆

[@JimmyLLL]

Depending on the kid situation you can put the dog on a proper harness and in the back seat.

[@MadMatt4WD]

Get a Smaller dog

[@Brgnalf81]

HA HA, you're all very amusing... Not. I should have known instead of thinking and creating something unique, you revert to jokes. Bah, boring.

[@mitchynitchy]

Hi Matt, im thinking of investing to buy a cargo barrier. What brand do you have there?

[@MadMatt4WD]

Ausguard cargo barriers.

[@mitchynitchy]

@@MadMatt4WD thanks matt.

[@mitchynitchy]

Hi Matt, would be great if you could make a cargo barrier comparison or advice for newbies. Ta!

[@thewhiteoxoverland]

Looks great mate. It's turning into a very tidy 100! Well it already was but in your hands it seems to be getting even better! BTW Matt you're the best person to clear this upas you would have plenty knowledge on this subject....... Does the petrol powered 105 use the H150 transmission?? I'm thinking that with all that extra grunt there's no way that Toyota would have bolted it to the fairly anaemic R151 as they did with the HZJ105. So therefore you've already got the turbo gearbox in place for when you do your 1HDFTE conversion! Ha ha! But seriously though if anyone was thinking of a turbo diesel 105 (since they were never made factory) would you not be better off starting with a petrol one (especially since they tend to be cheaper)and then shoe-horning the factory turbo 1HDFTE engine into that? It already has a turbo capable transmission, and would seem to be a better option than after market turboing the poor old 1hz and then still having the problem of it all being driven through the fairly average R151 transmission. Which at the end of the day is really only a car gearbox. Your thoughts? BTW love the vehicle and really interested to see how it evolves. You look like a kid at xmas everytime you present it. 😎

[@MadMatt4WD]

Lol. Great comment. Yes it has the big box. As for the diesel. I just don’t see the point unless your doing really remote stuff. Today I was towing the racecar up a hilly road with no problems and to be honest without spending big money on the diesel conversion and motor I think I have better power.

[@thewhiteoxoverland]

@@MadMatt4WD Yeh for sure mate! Plus the petrol is a really good motor which obviously suits you. I was thinking if someone did want to use it ther 105 for serious remote area touring etc. whether this would be feasible?

[@MadMatt4WD]

I’d do it and just plan my fuel points.

[@billroach2393]

Matt, you probably already know this....but your little voltmeter at the back of your drawer system is pretty-much useless now that you have a lithium battery. It will ALWAYS show around 13.2v ... until the battery dies. Think of it like your mobile phone; it doesn't tell how much voltage is in your phone battery....just the % of charge...as this is the main figure you need to monitor to have any idea about the real-time health of the battery.

[@MadMatt4WD]

Actually it’s fairly indicative.

[@billroach2393]

@@MadMatt4WD nah mate, you're missing the point I reckon. The voltmeter will show 13.2v (or thereabouts) all day long, even as the SOC of the lithium battery is depleting. So, you could find yourself thinking you still have a full battery, but its SOC is going down....if it gets to around 10 to 20% it could just go from 13.2v to 0 volts on that little gauge. I'm sure you're monitoring the SOC via your bluetooth gadget anyway. Voltmeter is of no real use! It's one of the hardest things for us old nuts to get into our heads when we swap to lithium.

[@MadMatt4WD]

Hey bill. Yes I do monitor the app for the accurate state of charge but I do find the gauge gives me a reasonable indication. I expected it to be as you say. So over this weekend it slowly dropped to this morning it read 9.9v and the app said zero. The fridge was still running. Now at this point I started the car but that was after three days in camp.

[@joshuaculross1387]

I’m currently working on some drawers at the moment for the xtrail. Only have one drawer on the left and the right is a open cavity which fits my stove and laptop case one on top of the other and 4 clear top kings bags behind it, the right wing sits higher with all my sockets and switches on the side so that items can be plugged in with the boot shut, fridge lives on the back seat to keep weight further forwards, easier to access and no fridge slide is needed. Also used 9mm ply with a laminate as I had carpet drawers at one point and all it did was trap sand. If you send me a message on my fb page I’ll send you some photos of the setup (ITCH11 Adventures) I keep common items in the drawers and my tools, recovery gear goes in the left wing and cooking stuff in the open side of the drawer

[@joshuaculross1387]

Also designed the drawer so that the drawer unit comes out and is separate from the right wing / 12v panel so I can fit my PA system in relatively easy

[@MadMatt4WD]

This sounds like a great system. And let’s face it we all need a PA system when camping. 😂😂😂

[@thelazyoverlander]

That's a VERY nice rear end Matt, (the Toyota's NOT yours) lol.

[@MadMatt4WD]

True, Hahahaha

[@harveysmith100]

Matt, can I ask a question off of topic. I have a 70 Prado, with the 2.4t. I am running stock 29" tyres on 16" rims. I want to go to 32" or 33" KO2's. Is the gearing fine to take the 33", I know it will be slower to get up to speed but I am hoping for a more relaxed cruising speed, but will the 2.4 and gearing be OK with 33". Also, is there room without a suspension lift.

[@MadMatt4WD]

Not having run a Prado I can’t speak with any authority but it will change the vehicles characteristics. Low range will be higher which would bother me.

[@jamesbills7478]

I brought the cheap ones and it’s junk.😂

[@MadMatt4WD]

Yep

[@cyclemoto8744]

Buy right, buy once...but most of us learn the hard way. Been there and have learned my lesson! cheers

[@terry9119]

Far Far to dear.

[@MadMatt4WD]

It depends on the quality and custom nature you want. I’ve seen the cheap stuff and you get what you pay for.