The continuing pursuit of more storage...

JanandDave
JanandDave Member Posts: 119
edited August 2018 in Modifications & Upgrades
Hi All,

Finished a project recently that I've been working on for a while. Thought I'd send along some pics. Keep in mind that we keep the T@B in full bed mode about 100% of the time and live in the attached tent.

Some time ago, I posted this first pic of shelves I built under the rear cabinets with added recessed LED lighting.



Decided to take it further and redo the slightly modified original rear shelf by adding two more cabinets.

First I removed the old shelf and unscrewed the front side to side trim piece. Then lowered the board in the back to be even with the bulkhead behind the cushion and added a couple of spacers to keep it all stable and square. This added about an inch and one half of depth to the area.



Next I built two three sided boxes and installed them on either side using two hidden screws for each. 



Then built a new removable shelf to fit between the boxes that holds a heat vent for the Alde and a 110 volt outlet with two USB charging ports.
The outlet plugs into another outlet mounted down below.





Next built a face frame and doors using the original front trim piece and some more natural birch.



This whole unit just snaps in place using four cabinet door catches identical to the ones already in use from the factory.











It takes about 5 minutes to remove it all for glycol reservoir inspection and/or maintenance. Also, it doesn't interfere with the operation of the bench back. So far it has it has stayed in place while travelling and provides a lot more cabinet space.

Still working on what's next.   :)
2016 T@B 320 Max S  "T@BsentMinded"
2009 Subaru Outback R 3.0
2022 Ford Ranger XLT Super Cab

Comments

  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,423
    Very nice! Let us see when you have put things inside, for scale perspective 

    2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

  • JanandDave
    JanandDave Member Posts: 119
    @jkjenn For some perspective, if this helps, each new lower cabinet is about 1575 cubic inches whereas each upper one is about 1425 cubic inches.  The new ones measure 9" deep at the bottom, 4" deep at the top, 9" tall by 25" wide. Since nothing ever stayed on the old shelf when travelling, I figure this will increase our rear cabinet space by 74% and keep things in place when on the road. First major test coming next weekend.
    2016 T@B 320 Max S  "T@BsentMinded"
    2009 Subaru Outback R 3.0
    2022 Ford Ranger XLT Super Cab

  • Freshaire
    Freshaire Member Posts: 97
    That looks terrific!  Very well done!
    2015 T@b 320S Maxx Outback, aka "Alie Cat"
    TV:  2012 Honda Ridgeline

    Alice
    Crozet, VA
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    Nice work!  Great to use empty space like that.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • JanandDave
    JanandDave Member Posts: 119
    Thx. Get a great satisfaction from making sawdust. 
    2016 T@B 320 Max S  "T@BsentMinded"
    2009 Subaru Outback R 3.0
    2022 Ford Ranger XLT Super Cab

  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    Yet another great looking mod! Good job & looks really nice. :)
    2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
    Eric aka: Lone Wolf  


  • TerryV6
    TerryV6 Member Posts: 1,101
    Very nice Work!  Isn't it great when a plan comes together....
    Terry & Jody...  2025 Honda Ridgeline RTL
    2016 NuCamp 320 T@B Max S
    T@bbey  Road   
    Appleton,  WI





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