ONE YEAR AFTER BUILDING MY OWN 4WD DRAWERS - DO I REGRET IT? WHAT WORKED AND DIDN'T...

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[@OutbackOutlaw]

Keeping it simple is the way to do it in my view.

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@OutbackOutlaw im with you brother!

[@ChaseTheWeekend]

Or a simple mate, with tools? (13:48) 😂 Great episode, half the fun of DIY is giving it a crack, saving some coin is a bonus.

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@ChaseTheWeekend hahahaha have loads of them hahaha sorry boys if ya see this! Hahaha yeh the coin save is a massive brother!

[@WildTouring]

Yep, nailed it mate 👌 All the luxury (upright, travel buddy and flash power system), but heaps of flexible space for whatever you need for work, family stuff or big trips 🍻

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@WildTouring same as your setup cam. Best way mate!

[@51CKGU]

Simple is key, done well mate 🍻

[@CptChilliRing]

The 4wd industry is all about marketing the "need" for a bunch of shit that you don't but by keeping it simple and functional you avoid getting bent over at the counter and by doing as much as you can yourself you avoid the labour markup that's placed on top of it, top stuff mate keep it up

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@CptChilliRing so damn well said. Shit i must admit i have gotten caught like that before but have learnt to keep it simple for sure!

[@Oregun]

Really nice setup! Glad it's working for you.

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@Oregun thanks don!!!

[@outdooraussie6355]

Great work Pete. I recall watching your build... I knew the Bricky would come through in the end! I'm just rearranging the rear in my FJ... did have the half cargo barrier and shelf, but removed it so just have the remaining two side by side draws. That will give me more space for day to day use and modular for the trips. Got a stainless steel cover for the Travel Buddy and will be able to remove that to create more space when I don't need the TB for daily driving (but will definitely keep the TB in for all my trips). And the fridge will be removed when not required. Excellent vid mate... keep them coming... they're gold. 👍👏🍻

[@Philipk65]

Glad it's all working well for you Pete. Probably no need to change it.

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@Philipk65 thanks phillip! Nah wont be at all i reckon! Hahaha

[@stevesmith3556]

Hey Pete! I just finished the drawers/12v in my Isuzu Rodeo/MUX to you, and some guy ran a red light, and I hit him at 35mph. I'm ok, but, In short, the car is done😢 Good news is, my Dad is getting up there and he's giving me his 1973 Ford Bronco to replace it😁😁😁😁. Been in the family for 50 yrs. I went and picked it up with him in 1974. I almost cried😂. It's a total weapon! Cheers, Pete!🎉 Sounds like you've almost got it all figured out. That's half the fun😊

[@Haveacrack76]

70s Ford Bronco! That has been my dream car. It was the only car I had posters of when I was growing up. Its the reason I ended up going for the 76. V8 wagon and basic. Good luck with the build mate. Very happy for you!

[@alanjohnston243]

G’day Pete, I had the same problem with my travel buddy door coming open, on their website they have the latch the four rivets in a kit for a couple of bucks I think from memory they posted it for free, works a treat no more food on the floor ….cheers and safe travels mate 🍺🍺

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@alanjohnston243 alan mate will be investing in one for sure! Thanks for the heads up!

[@peterdonlon6505]

Great advice mate👍

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@peterdonlon6505 thanks pete!!!

[@collieyak971]

Pete, I am currently in the process of building my new draw set up for the new FJ. As the insurance pay out will never replace what I had I’ve had to do a few items on the cheap. The draws are one of those I can do my self in the drifta style later as I am a cabinet maker by trade. To get me up and running I’ve just grabbed 2 kings draws and a kings fridge slide all on special totalling $277, also grabbed $150 in MDF and fixings and fitting it all now as I get some time. I’ll build the good drifta style at a later date. Try MDF instead of ply to prevent warping. Also, the reason Drifta paint their draws with oil based paint is to seal the timber, this prevents moisture entering and causing warping. If you seal one side with carpet and leave the other side exposed then it will gain moisture n one side and bow. Tip 👍

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@collieyak971 ahhhhhh interesting dal!!!

[@HandcraftedByTerryG]

Fantastic video Pete thanks for sharing this with us all and letting us know how you went with the build and if it and if it actually worked out for what your needs. Love to your family hope they are all well 👍🇦🇺

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@HandcraftedByTerryG thanks terry mate! Likewise to your fam!

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

i thought you were a brickie mate not a bloody Chippie. Good job.

[@begoodjohnny62]

Your a Thunderbird Pete, modular rules !

[@seanchristie7150]

Fantastic real world test. Did you look at the Teflon slides instead of runners?? Keep up the awesome work

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@seanchristie7150 sean mate ill be honest the routing part of it all scared me a bit, i went with the slides as i seen alot of the renown companies used them!

[@seanchristie7150]

@@WACampingAdventures I hear ya, wondering if you could reverse engineer it some way to avoid routing

[@rooster8039]

Good job...That's Rad...🍻...

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@rooster8039 👊👊👊👊

[@turorit]

Think I saw you heading north a week-ish ago, near Carnarvon/Kalbarri somewhere? We're from SA, just finished our 5wk hot lap of WA!

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@turorit spot on that would have been us! How did you go hope you had a ball!

[@darrenburleigh8787]

We’re cams fridge caddy

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@darrenburleigh8787 have gotten one from pm canvas which is incredible!!!

[@Mouldyturnip75]

100% Front Runner boxes are mint bits of kit!

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@Mouldyturnip75 and super affordable too!

[@RoscoAdams-xt5lp]

🇦🇺 cheers 🍻

[@goodo4668]

I am happy for your build and happy it works for you but saying UES makes good quality hardware is just not correct. Their slide mounting points can vary from batch to batch very annoying if you are cutting your carcasses on a cnc. IRS have better hardware for those wishing to make their own set ups and they sell marine carpet as well.

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@goodo4668 jeez goodo you would not believe…literally just got back from 11 day karratha trip and the left hand slide has seized or gotten stuck hey…🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@SomervilleMetalWorks]

I would agree im on my 2nd set of those drawer slides (blue ends) ad theyre just about gone too got stuck shut in dalhousie springs took me an hour to get my fridge out working again. 1st set got stuck open in dan murphys carpark putting cans in had to call missus to bring a cordless angle grinder to cut them off so i could close my tailgate and drive home lol

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@SomervilleMetalWorks mate that sounds like an absolute head f$&k!!!

[@aussiecue]

Bourbon & Coke in hand ,,,

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@aussiecue my man!!!!

[@michealplater9007]

power board

[@WACampingAdventures]

@@michealplater9007 ahahahahaha michael mate thank you. Numpty i am

[@darrenhale6320]

Drawers were simply people trying to re invent the wheel.