V2E14: Goose Gear Plate System Installed

Recently, I took delivery of a bare-wood Goose Gear plate system with 60% rear platform for my Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. I treated it with clear varnish for a natural look, and in this episode, I install it in my camper-converted Jeep, which is also my full-time home!

[@JenniferLangille]

Silly proud of you hun! Now if only I had the video when I was removing my back seats last fall, that pipe idea would have resulted in there being less gin consumed post-removal! Next up... is it "Monty Proof?!?"

[@venture4wd]

Honestly, the gin is just a good idea all-around! It IS Monty proof. Better still, it's a nice flat spot for a Monty bed!

[@ziggy6313]

Indoor outdoor Matt would help for Monty claws.

[@warencarl5149]

Karen Henkels r.

[@warencarl5149]

Karen Henkels is

[@skylerzecha4602]

What roof is that?

[@takayama1638]

I like Lowe's, but Chris, you can only use Home Depot. Matches...

[@michaeldurling793]

Chris, that looks super. I liked the re purposing of the bike inner tubes, good call. I'm going to look into this product for my 2 door. I could probably fabricate my own but the time involved to make patterns and locate all the fasteners it would be faster to just buy it. I enjoy your content especially the dialog, you remind a lot of Terry my oldest boy. Look forward to what comes next. Thanks

[@venture4wd]

Thanks, Michael! I really like the product. Fit and finish are superb, and would've been even better if I hadn't taken on the varnishing project. Terry sounds like a pretty cool guy. Thanks for following along!

[@st8ton]

Enjoyed watching the install Chris. Looking forward to seeing how you rearrange the furniture in the house.

[@venture4wd]

Thanks! Moving back in and figuring out where to put stuff is on the agenda for tomorrow. :)

[@BIGDROC99]

Dammit this guy is so pleasant to listen to.

[@hughwolfe1176]

Chris I’ve been aware of the Goose Gear floorboard system, however I’ve never seen one finished like yours. I actually prefer it to the black that’s so commonly used on everything nowadays as it makes it impossible to locate anything... Great to see the actual installation process as well, it doesn’t look all that difficult just time consuming in the details. Thanks for sharing.

[@BrentColflesh]

Not the subwoofer, Chris! Ladies respond to bass!

[@JenniferLangille]

... his lady listens to country and classic rock... ;)

[@Hazardbone]

Jennifer Langille ummm is this an exclusive story are you officially his lady😊

[@takayama1638]

ladies also like crappies, bluegills, trout...

[@brianradwanski6544]

Awesome. Only improvement modification...heat shrink tubing is your friend Chris. Will protect the wires better as you conceal them about the cabin.

[@venture4wd]

Thanks, Brian! I wrapped up the wiring this morning, and did feed the wires through braided mesh loom from the B-pillar forward, so it's a little cleaner than what I presented in my episode. I'll make sure I have some heat shrink tubing on hand for my next wiring job!

[@jimmyd6988]

Neither carpenter or mechanic will you ever be.

[@MidAtlanticTV]

I like your videos. If you don't mind me asking how do you capture the audio? It generally sounds good.

[@blusnuby2]

Prefer the natural wood finish myself. Well Done, Sir. Ride On !

[@JayDee25895]

What a mess, it's maddening watching you pound that brush on the side of the can....................

[@jimm2311]

Looks nice, but I think that you actually lost space by installing all those boards. You won't be able to use 100% of the space under the boards, but only where you have access panels. Plus you lost your back seats, and you added weight.

[@thinthreadadvised8568]

That is a nice job that you did here.

[@MrJbarreda]

Next time your in Flagstaff, instead of Starbucks, try Late For The Train, great cappuccino, beans..., nice

[@stephanecorriveau6982]

You may have realized it a bit later but each 12V and USB outlet could have been wired in parallel. You would then only need two wires going to your fuse block. Good video.

[@ruready4adventure743]

No disrespect, but you seem to like working harder than smarter.

[@vagabondexpedition]

With that rear seat removal, you're lucking you're leaving the 40% side in.. there's one bolt in there that offers absolutely no leverage with trying to remove it. None the less, that plate system looks great! Any tie down points on it to keep storage bins from sliding around?

[@venture4wd]

Thank you! YES. Tie downs of some sort are HIGH PRIORITY. I'm going to try to track some down this week, lest I get hit in the head with a fully-laden Rubbermaid bin.

[@Seattleskindoc]

Man that Goose Gear stuff is expensive...

[@thesanctuary225]

the Center Console is a problem. Only way to solve it is sleeping diagonal way.

[@Oldschool503]

One of my favorite YT channels,cheers!

[@venture4wd]

Thank you very much for following along!!

[@timh9333]

Chris, how thick is the platform on the 60% delete section?

[@J.Young808]

I can’t believe it’s been over two years since I first watched this video (Sept 4, 2020).

[@pauls4708]

great.This has re in forced my idea that i can make/build a similar system for my Toyota Fortuner I am going to do exactly what you have done,bit i will stain the plywood first to darken it a little.Well done

[@dougharlow6037]

Doesn't Ursa Minor J30 sell a insulation kit? Great videos. Keep up the good work.

[@mikecolesvids]

We really have enjoyed your journey, thanks for bringing us along! The bike tire conduit is brilliant 🏆

[@venture4wd]

Thanks! I'm not a professional by any means, but I think the bike tube conduit was perfect to protect those outlets on the inside of the cubby! :)

[@murphtahoe1]

This was a great video Chris. I like the fact that you should the imperfections and when companies don’t send you everything or when you need to make a modification for their product to work correctly! Looks great!!!!!

[@gruntlima6845]

Geez what’s your point this stuff is a real snooze fest

[@scottseifert4086]

Nice mod! Might have been better to stick w the line-x but the wood looks great.

[@mikehoffman3690]

Love the Goose Gear floor system. May seriously consider for the back of our JK.

[@where2nextadventures]

I like the Varnished look of the Goose Gear plate system. Hope it gives you lots of room. Ready to see the finished product. Thanks for sharing.

[@venture4wd]

Thanks, Jim! While my varnishing skills could use some improvement, I really like the natural appearance too!

[@roady7420]

Not trying to bust on Goose Gear but for the cost some of those do it yourself issues are inexcusable. I can also understand from there prospective with cars changing details year to year. Still printing decals on the metal for different model years, hole size and including hardware are simple take care of the customer things. I am pretty sure you were using an incorrect brush for varnish. From my previous wood working experience varnish is about light coats, building up the varnish and even applications using varnish specific brushes. Really that much surface area should have taken way longer.

[@venture4wd]

I appreciate your feedback. I should've noted in the episode that I didn't get the seat delete bracket from Goose Gear - or at least not formally. It was a pre-production unit they had setting around. I believe they come already painted, and with the appropriate fasteners. As far as the varnish goes, I did my best, but I bit off more than I could chew, especially given my lack of experience. The varnish dripped over the edges and then hardened in little beads, wreaking all kinds of havoc with gaps and seams. I'm still very happy with it, but a skilled craftsman could've done MUCH better. Live and learn. :) The only thing that caught my off guard was needing to drill holes in the aluminum bracket for the 60 platform. Otherwise, it came together pretty well. Thank you for watching!

[@KhanKhan-nr2vc]

Please sir one jeep gift me I m very poor man

[@지니야-g3q]

Hello you disel 2.8 crd model?

[@Shawn-ik6dr]

Looking good! With the Reflectics, have you considered adding some to the "ceiling" and "floor" of the camper sleeping area as further insulation?

[@JenniferLangille]

We tested out the idea using the panels I cut for my own Jeep and found most of the cold air comes through the material side-walls. Just that addition alone turned the tent/camper portion into a VERY toasty space. So our thinking, that would be enough.

[@venture4wd]

Thanks, Shawn! I'm very new to Reflectix, so I have to admit, a part of me is tempted to install it absolutely everywhere - for science. Although Jenn and I agree, lining the tent fabric alone is going to go a LONG way. :)

[@johndiaz7240]

Good job,don't change a thing with your videos.

[@venture4wd]

Thanks, John. I don't intend to. :)

[@JenniferLangille]

well... hopefully your viewers won't mind Monty and I crashing the week from time to time... ;)

[@venture4wd]

Aww. Only from time-to-time? ;)

[@JenniferLangille]

well you and I know it's gonna be more like every week! lol (...ok so now everyone knows! ha ha)

[@RussellBond13]

Few things more painful than watching someone non mechanical trying to be mechanical.

[@tonycantrell9547]

I know this is juvenile but...hey, you Know what I need to fix my 40 percent seat!? DEEZ NUTS!

[@venture4wd]

LOL

[@JenniferLangille]

(... I snorted my coffee at that moment!)

[@venture4wd]

I had to clarify. "Fasteners."

[@ovrlxnd]

On the combo USB/12v ports, you only need to run one hot and one ground, then when crimping on your spade connector, just make a short jumper for each to reach the terminal of the adjacent component.

[@mlhm5]

That material basically has an R value of 1. Translation, it is worthless.

[@OVRLNDX]

That looks awesome and it’s so practical!

[@venture4wd]

Thanks, Marco!! I'm excited to move in!

[@wizardorlegend]

Please don’t take this as criticism because it really isn’t just suggestions 1. Instead of running all 8 cables to the fuse board, run two thick cables back to a secondary fuse board. Wire the sockets into that, each socket can be fused from there and will make it easier later on if you want to add a fridge or lighting. 2. Corrugated split tubing to run your cables in. 3. The 750 cord you used, what about elastic or thin bungee cord, bit of give when your trying to push the insulation behind it. I think the ball in that spray can had frozen up, it looked freezing. Please becareful and make sure your warm sleeping under canvas in weather like that. Everything in the jeeps coming on well everything will evolve to how you like in time. Take care.

[@nicolasberchoux3782]

Nice job Chris. That looks amazing 👍

[@venture4wd]

Thank you, Nicolas!

[@skythekeeper]

So a year and a half in. Tell me; have you changed it? Any issues? Rattle? An upgrade I'm seriously considering.

[@webbrowne2291]

Remember reflective that you bought is NOT insulation only reflects sunlight.

[@gruntlima6845]

Paint much?

[@pra3t0rian]

The wood looks awesome.

[@drivetheglobe]

Nice job, I like the bare wood look. Wish they made that system back when I had my Jeep.

[@kenuber4766]

I don't know Chris. I can only imagine what a floor kit like that costs, but I'd be bummed if either my old hardware or the proper holes where not drilled in the bracket right. I does look great installed though.

[@danielvasquez9419]

I don't understand why you kept the small seat and back I would have eliminated that and just turn the passenger seat around backwards and when Cole comes to visit you just put it back to stock way.

[@McFlysGarage]

Applying finish is a learning process. I probably would have gone with a spar urethane cut with mineral spirits so it would be a wipe on

[@phantomwalker8251]

you need a drawer system,& cargo barrier.if you roll,all goes to shit.or stop sudden..

[@NewAgeDIY]

It’s a educational video on how to install a storage platform in a Jeep and I found value with every step of the way. I’m thrilled to be able watch these older videos and see how to modifying your Jeep to get the maximum storage out every available space. I’m watching your latest videos and then jump back in time, it’s very entertaining and educational at the same time.

[@nathannoonan2536]

You mentioned that you got your Rubi used, what spec's if you do not mind. I am hoping for mileage and price. Thanks!!

[@aventurephotography6678]

Sorry couldn't stop laughing watching your face any time you turned the ratchet. Was worried you were about to go into labor!

[@paulkeenan2691]

Looks good but soft wire wool down, with white spirt wipe down between coats could have helped

[@kenatkins620]

We have a box of used paper for doodling on. It is called our GOOS box. It stands for Good On One Side. Bit like your box system.

[@amtrobia]

Nice job looks great!

[@venture4wd]

Thank you!

[@videocreations27]

What thickness is the wood on the goose gear plate system? 1/2", 5/8" or 3/4"? Thinking about getting it myself.

[@fourbypete]

How much extra weight did you add to your Jeep. Did you weigh all the panels? Your Jeep does look neater in the rear.

[@dustinprice9659]

I'm pretty new to your channel and I really like your jeep, just a suggestion for future videos but you should try adding music to bits where you aren't talking, might make the videos a tad bit more entertaining. Love what youre doing though!

[@venture4wd]

Thanks for your kind words, Dustin. I appreciate your suggestion, and I will strongly consider! Is there a particular style or genre that you think would be good?

[@dustinprice9659]

venture4wd if it were me I’d just put music that’s up beat, entertaining. Just something kind of montage-y. I can’t recommend a particular style, I think just playing around with different stuff and seeing what people like. I recommend looking on SoundCloud or ncs for music that isn’t copyrighted though

[@99bounz]

Nooo, please do not, no music, love it like it is. Makes it more authentic

[@dpost82]

Question, on the goose gear web site it says that you need the floor plate along with the rear side storage boxes. But looking at your install (which was great) I can't really see a need for the floor plate.

[@ratled1]

After having installing this, do you think the side cubbies without the floor plate?

[@floridaexpeditions]

Looks good... But maybe im missing something, i fail to see how practical it is, are there boards where the 60section was to stop whatever you put in there from coming out(going towards the 40section? But love the videos!!!!

[@floridaexpeditions]

Btw the varnish i believe looks aloy better then the lined product.. Awsome job.

[@timweimar8768]

Looks awesome Chris!! Can't wait to see the system in action. Thanks for sharing!!

[@venture4wd]

Thanks, Tim! I can't wait to move back in! That's my mission for tomorrow morning. :)

[@timweimar8768]

My wife and I are heading out to South Cal first week of April. Been reviewing your video with Marco and your time in Julian. Going to definitely hit up some of those spots. Are you coming out to Flagstaff in May for the overland expo?

[@venture4wd]

Yes! I will be at Expo West!

[@timweimar8768]

Awesome!!

[@ok4wd]

Looks great Chris!

[@dangrady0311]

Chris! That looks awesome!

[@venture4wd]

Thanks, Dan! I love it!

[@UBRLND-X]

Great vid and process. Also saw that you gave a shout out (logo at end of the vid) to OK4WD. this would be the first time I have seen any vid of this type where someone is actually referencing the same 4WD shop I have used and live nearby. very cool. they are a great shop and do some amazing work. Kudos on your jeep build! thanks for the vid.

[@j2582]

It looks like you also purchased the side cubbies? I thought they were included with the plate system until recently.

[@burden74]

Should have used braded wire cover and heat shrinks to cover the wires and protect them.

[@jkxtc2016]

Wow that platform system is awsome....what does that run price wise....

[@arthur4818]

Nice system not to bad to install

[@venture4wd]

Thanks! It was a fun project!

[@ThePotterrob]

Well done. Looking good!

[@venture4wd]

Thanks, Robert!

[@ctrlnull5308]

for a dyi guy that i am... i found a lot of your techniques helpful...

[@choppedandscrewedcustoms]

I think I would have used Dino liner instead of varnish

[@aaron5222]

Mk1 cabriolet very. Cool

[@jorgelrod]

Great Video man!!

[@venture4wd]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@jmillerbeco]

Looks good Chris!

[@venture4wd]

Thank you!

[@kevinclaypool6345]

When you ordered this system, did you have to go pick it up at a Goose Gear retailer, or did they ship to you direct? I'm looking into doing the same system, but it didn't look like they shipped direct...

[@lifelong5425]

Good work on that conversion...a place for everything, and everything in its place

[@brandonwtiner4251]

where did youget your goosegear sustem at?

[@pkuptrkcub]

Looks like a GREAT system!!

[@fireemscraftsman2016]

Show off the storage bins?

[@charlieporch3181]

The flys look like a very old horror show. Good show mate.

[@brandonwtiner4251]

where can you gethegoose gear at?

[@ziggy6313]

Great job thanks for another wonderful trip with Shonts adventures!

[@davkenrem]

Wow!ll

[@benl6374]

Looks great Chris!

[@Артем-ш4х1ф]

Нихуя себе изоляция проводки )

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

PERFECT! LOOKING GOOD! I LIKE IT THAT WAY NATURAL.

[@redrumkm2]

Great video.

[@EmileVoyer]

This is awesome sir !

[@Blastfence1]

Excellent!

[@AlphaZullu]

Wow..

[@Overland_History]

The new GooseGear Plate System looks great, Christo! 👍🏻 Nice work!

[@venture4wd]

Thanks, Adam!

[@Myyt6908]

very nice job. you will make good use of your hard work.

[@kathyweaver5113]

I love your adventures however I cannot find your first video. Can you please shed some light as how you got into your travels. Where did you get your Ursa Minor installed and is there a video on your installation. I’m from NC and it seems everything is on the west coast. Love your videos!

[@173rdairbornecombatvet4]

Did you keep the sub, or sale it. I am looking for one if you have not. And while I am commenting I happened upon your channel by looking at Jeep JKU lift videos. I want to let you know you have inspired me. I was in the Army for 12 years. I was wounded 3 separate times and the last forced me into early medical retirement. I was a Army Ranger paratrooper, and made 2 combat jumps, into Afghanistan and Iraq. I have fought in Iraq 3 times and Afghanistan 4 times. Once I was retired I struggled with PTSD bad. I bought my Brand new 2015 JKU in February of 2015 and wanted to get out and hit the trails, but was in a depressing state for years. I barely drove the Jeep, it stayed in the garage and only made trips to Myrtle Beach 3 times and Panama Beach 2 times. I was looking to possibly lift the Jeep and stumbled across your channel and started at the lift episode in Texas and had to scroll to the beginning and I binged watched every video you made. I feel like I was there with you, especially in WV, that is where I was born and raised, but live in Northern Kentucky near Cincinnati now. The episode where you talk about missing your son, hit close to home because I had the exact same feeling each time I deployed and missed my daughters. I have now put on a lift, and I am starting to almost mock your set up, I like how you kept your Jeep practicality stock except some mods like lift, camper, goose gear, and bumpers. I have subscribed to GIAA and bought a iPad and can’t wait to start the trails like you. I lived in WV from birth until 18 when I left for the Army and did a lot of off-roading but you showed me places there I have never seen and lived there. Thank you for pulling me out of my PTSD depression. You saved me. I have a 3 year old grandson that has kept me alive, because he is the only boy, seeing how I had 4 daughters, and he is my best friend, he loves my jeep, calls it poppy Jeep. I now do more with him especially with the Jeep, because you taught me how to strive for what I want and stop waiting for it. Thank you Sir for making me realize that I have life to live for and open my eyes to my grandson and the adventures we can now have by driving anywhere we want and camping and seeing the beautiful United States from the trails.

[@thomasrsunday8945]

Ugh