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    My draw build 05 gu

    So I wanted something different to what the ones you can buy from the shops.
    Wanted it so I can use them for work aswell.

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    Got the two spaces at the bottom for my table, BBQ and a tarp. It also fits my screw trays and other bits and bobs for work.

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    Made a light switch panel for led strip on the rear door, led strip in awning, a couple of 12v outlets.
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    Next was to start the carpeting.
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    Started the draw box on the right side still got to finish that off.

    Hope the pics are ok.
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    Looking good mate, nice work.

    Head up though, the pieces you are using for the top of the fridge box and top of your drawer box will be inherently weak due to the direction you have run the grain. The top of the fridge box may not see much load but the top of that draw box almost certainly will. Bouncing Load will break that in half much quicker than you think.

    I'd be replacing that piece with some 15mm ply. If your committed to your 19mm board then run the grain the other way as it will span that no trouble. Looks good though mate.

    Why did you not put the little fuse board in the box behind the switch panel? I assume the switch panel will clip out? To allow easy access to the fuses? With the fridge in place the fuses will be hard to get to regardless so inside that switch box would be a winner. I assume that box is empty?

    What is the left side bottom slot for? The table on the right what's on the left?

    Cheers mate, the photos look great.
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    Also, Repco sell switch labels for those Carling Switches in a sheet for a few dollars on their Narva stand. Alternatively eBay will sell a sticker sheet too

    And another comment.... I have 3 cig plugs in a similar location in my GUIV. Make sure you can plug stuff into them and still be able to close the door without smashing your plugs. It will be close.

    I have my fridge plugged in via an Anderson Plug which is a much better connection and use those plugs for external LED lighting and for charging the phone etc. they are straight off the second battery so no ignition is required. I run an extension lead I made from there out to the tent for tent lighting at night when touring. Being able to lock the car is a winner and still run the lead.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogue Dung Beetle View Post
    Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
    The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
    WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD View Post
    Looking good mate, nice work.

    Why did you not put the little fuse board in the box behind the switch panel? I assume the switch panel will clip out? To allow easy access to the fuses? With the fridge in place the fuses will be hard to get to regardless so inside that switch box would be a winner. I assume that box is empty?

    What is the left side bottom slot for? The table on the right what's on the left?

    Cheers mate, the photos look great.
    Thank bud
    The switch panel comes off easy so I can get to the fuses

    The slot on the left fits my BBQ, tarps and a few bits and bobs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by oddkid82 View Post
    Thank bud
    The switch panel comes off easy so I can get to the fuses

    The slot on the left fits my BBQ, tarps and a few bits and bobs.
    Awesome. I would think about relocating that fuse box into the switch box so that when your travelling you dont hve to worry about stuff stacked on top of it. gets all those electrical connections covered and protected especially given that they are all Positives.

    Looks good mate
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    Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
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    WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.

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    Nice job! I will attempt something like this one day.

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    Nice looking set up mate, I also like the carpet you used.


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    Quote Originally Posted by krbrooking View Post
    Nice looking set up mate, I also like the carpet you used.


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    Thanks bud. I got the carpet from bunnings.

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    Looks good , I'd unbolt the bottom seatbelt bolt and tuck them back through the plastic piece up the top.
    Just looks a tad neater.
    Are you fitting /making a cargo barrier??
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    Quote Originally Posted by threedogs View Post
    Looks good , I'd unbolt the bottom seatbelt bolt and tuck them back through the plastic piece up the top.
    Just looks a tad neater.
    Are you fitting /making a cargo barrier??
    We have our first kid on the way. So I plan to get one in before the baby comes along.

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