opinions on my tray design

[Silver]

I like the old one :-) The one with the 'its only cosmetic' improvements from big rocks underneath. And that artfully arranged crooked plank - I hope it can be carried across to the new model????? ;-)

Looks very classy, and good to get the storage and thus the weight down low - nice work. Design in accessory lighting and other electrics down the track?

[MudRunnerTD]

Looks good Ben, when does the build start mate? You have 37 days to the Meetup! Perfect!

[Bigrig]

How will you waterproof those storage bins in front and behind the wheel arches?? Or is that for pictorial purpose only and they'll have side mounted door access??

[Ben-e-boy]

Cheers for the input guys.

Awesome pics ben . like it alot . my suggestion - build a rear roll bar / rack bar at the rear thats removeable just in case you need to cart around a ladder or something long .

yeah that would work. It would be also good for throwing a tarp over when camping

Love it whenever I see someone doing something outside the square, great design Ben, any slimline LED will fit on the rear, maybe recessed[waterproof]
Don't forget brackets for hi-lift etc, Do compatments have lockable lids.
I likey a lot

they will be lockable in time I need to see what kind of locks are out there. they will need to be flat so I dont have to sleep on them, as for the hi-lift I was actually thinking of mounting it of the sliders between the cab and the tray,

I like the old one :-) The one with the 'its only cosmetic' improvements from big rocks underneath. And that artfully arranged crooked plank - I hope it can be carried across to the new model????? ;-)

Looks very classy, and good to get the storage and thus the weight down low - nice work. Design in accessory lighting and other electrics down the track?

hahaha it is one of a kind isnt it. the planks arn't crooked now there is just a hole lol. the tray has had a few more hits since you saw it last. I need a hammer and a crank strap just to put the tail gate on lmao

Looks good Ben, when does the build start mate? You have 37 days to the Meetup! Perfect!

not for a while mate I only have 11 days at home until the meet, next R&R is the clutch and the one after that is the injector pump and more boost.

How will you waterproof those storage bins in front and behind the wheel arches?? Or is that for pictorial purpose only and they'll have side mounted door access??

so far its pictorial, there will be a tray side there but for now its just a bin so far

[nissannewby]

It looks the goods mate. I know its pictorial but what looks like a fire extinguisher could possibly be in an easier to get to location. What material are you using to make the tray? If braced correctly and well thought out there is no reason why you cant run a roll bar style setup using the existing tray mounts. If you intend on have all that gear in there all the time it might pay to make it out of aluminium then have a clamp style rops like you are talking. I also would like to mount my batteries in the void space under the front of the tray. There is heaps of unused room on the ole utes that we can utilise. I have also thought of like a draw style setup for the batteries so getting to them is simple and easy if replacement is required. Keep us updated. I have a mandrel bender to with 2" dies if you need a hand at all.

[threedogs]

As suggested out there, why not have side access to the storage bins?Keeps the top nice and flat, and X2 with Newby heaps of wasted space underneath.
Like that pull out battery tray idea. You can buy flush stainless locks ,but they take up some space. Not that you'll need it but once made a quick release
Hi lift bracket for a comp truck down here. Also if you strengthen up that rear chassis cross member, you'll be able to fit a Pintle hook or similar.
just throwing ideas out there for you, called net working

[the godfather]

I like the look Ben, but not a fan of storage with top access. Having to unload the back so I can get to anything is a bit annoying. Maybe a tilt up floor on gas struts or hydraulic power pack would be the go. You know, like a camper trailer. Then again, it all adds weight. Are you going steel or ally?

[threedogs]

Looks like weight may be an issue as suggested a few times,so;
what about rhs sq tube frame, underneath can be gal sheet [cant see it] and alloy cheker plate for the bling top and sides

[Ben-e-boy]

It looks the goods mate. I know its pictorial but what looks like a fire extinguisher could possibly be in an easier to get to location. What material are you using to make the tray? If braced correctly and well thought out there is no reason why you cant run a roll bar style setup using the existing tray mounts. If you intend on have all that gear in there all the time it might pay to make it out of aluminium then have a clamp style rops like you are talking. I also would like to mount my batteries in the void space under the front of the tray. There is heaps of unused room on the ole utes that we can utilise. I have also thought of like a draw style setup for the batteries so getting to them is simple and easy if replacement is required. Keep us updated. I have a mandrel bender to with 2" dies if you need a hand at all.

the fire extinguisher thing is the boss air compiessor I have lol. next to it is the tank, then the batteries in front of that. I'm still deciding what to make it out of yet. I have a few ideas on the mounts and bracing for the tray of the factory mounts

Cheers
Benny

[Ben-e-boy]

As suggested out there, why not have side access to the storage bins?Keeps the top nice and flat, and X2 with Newby heaps of wasted space underneath.
Like that pull out battery tray idea. You can buy flush stainless locks ,but they take up some space. Not that you'll need it but once made a quick release
Hi lift bracket for a comp truck down here. Also if you strengthen up that rear chassis cross member, you'll be able to fit a Pintle hook or similar.
just throwing ideas out there for you, called net working

I have been thinking that I might modify the old tray side as access atm the tray will cop a beating as my current one does now, its quite bent.
Ive been thinking that the wheel arches are a bit exagerated.I wont be able to get the tray down far enough as I have a 130l fuel tank on their already, i plan to put it on the new tray and it needs to clear the tail shaft.

cheers
Benny