My 4x4 rear set up of the 105 // DRAWER STORAGE// FRIDGE // BATTERY SYSTEM // FUEL

Here is a look around of my 4x4 rear set up of the 105 LandCruiser but many of these principles would work in any vehicle. It includes the drawer system, the long range fuel and water tank, fridge, the battery/power system and the cargo barrier.

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[DKingXJ]

Really enjoy listening or speaking with someone who is 1. knowledgeable on the subject and 2. not locked in to the "my way is the ONLY way to do things" mentality. I'm not even at a point in my build where storage systems are in my thoughts but I watched the entire video because it was educational and not a hint of overbearing or talking down to those of us less informed on the topic. Well done Sir.

[RAJULAMIC]

I have really enjoyed your video, excellent presentation. Inspired me to start living, i have been surviving in Nairobi, Kenya. There’s more to a car than just driving to work, it can liven the weekends and bond more with the family!

[jackfourbee]

Great system Matt.
I just finished unpacking our 80 from a quick getaway. It was like a dogs breakfast. Still looking out for a good set up. You’ve given me a few good tips.
Keep up the great work Matt. Well done 👍👏👏👏

[The_ElunduExpeditionProject]

That drawer system is exactly what I have been planning to build for my 80 series. Now I have seen it in real life! Brilliant mate!

[johnfitzgerald]

Every time I see that 105 in that color I think what a cool rig. The rear set up is spot on.

[krump]

After years of having make shift kitchen setups and drawers. I finally bit the bullet and decked out my canopy with a fridge kitchen combo on one side and a drawer system on the drivers side. A kitchen that houses all of the ingriedients and utensils ect is a god send. It actually makes camping fun now knowing i dont have to dig through everything just to find a mug lol. Set up is easier pack up is easier it just works well for me, wished i had done it years ago. If i can offer any advice to someone it would be to get ya meal prep and storage of the kitchen items sorted, makes life so much easier after a long day on the road.

[philg]

Those side spaces are great for water storage - two jerry cans each side and you have 80L of water readily available. To get the water, install a syphon hose through the jerry lids with a trigger nozzle on the end of the hose. No pumps, no noise and great flow.

[louiskudlak]

Great video buddy, love seeing other people’s set ups 👍👍👍

[mackf]

Awesome. I've got a 100series with the exact same setup using Drifta, works brilliantly. I actually built a mockup of the drawer size and height, placed all my gear inside, then gave Drifta the final measurements.

[UnbiasedTravelDad]

Awesome upload mad Matt. Best thing I did was wait probably 12-15 months to go through both summer and winter, camping and day trips, bush and beach before I started to build my setup. I had gathered a fair bit of information and realised what I really need to meet my needs and wants. We are a family of six so third row seat in the 80 was needed and think I have done ok with my set up

[ianweal]

Just found this storage walk through.
I designed my system in 1999 by compulsion as we were undertaking the big lap with 3 children, hence rear seat needed to be utilised as seating.
To accommodate that 100% of the rear had to be utilised.
Very top shelf was accessed internally, stuffed with pillows bedding etc.
Below that a slide in table & 4 chairs accessed from rear barn doors.
Below that, 2 X fridge slides, each containing 4 slide clothes draws, 8 in total 5 utilised as clothes draws, 1 as toiletries, 1 for jackets, 1 spare for additional foods or whatever.
Below that on passenger side 2 full length slide in draws, 1 for cooking utensils, plates cups cutlery etc. the other for food etc. Below the lower draw, a slide shelf/table as you requested here, but I designed mine in 1999. The driver's side was 1 large deep draw, tools, 20 lt jerry can of fuel, gas bottle, dual stove, & esky, (no fridge in budget).
On the far left upper side was 2 slide in jerry can of water, below that directly over wheel arch storage for tent, tyre repair kit, tyre removal pliers etc. On the far driver's upper side, slide in vertical frame with recovery gear, turffer, wire cable, pulley block, extention strap etc. This frame slide forward and back to be accessible from passenger door or rear barn door just incase either were against a bank, tree. Directly over wheel arch, snatch strap, radiator hoses, fan belts, etc.
Behind rear seat on floor, turffer handle, umbrellas, under seat spare shocks.
You get the picture, the passenger space was totally uncluttered but every item required was so easily accessed.
Note: The vehicle was a Holden Jackaroo. This storage system swapped into a new Jackaroo as nothing else accommodated it.
When we finally had to replace the Jacks, we had to loose some items as they just didn't fit.
We opted for Patrol with rear barn doors also.
We lost the upper storage, pillows bedding, hence we opted for RTT.
We lost the slide in water storage, hence 60 litre bladder behind seat.
We lost slide in recovery frame, hence winch in bull bar and balance of recovery gear now resides in storage pod infront of RTT.
The lack of kids & Patrol storage space caused a whole redesign to accommodate our storage, hence the 4 clothing draws went from drivers side, the deep draw went up, leaving the lower space available for fridge/freezer, inverter, coffee m/c, and below that a slide out bench incorporating a wash tub, cutlery draw. So, even though we lost space in the Patrol, I compensated eventually and the setup totally suits 2 for weekends away or full time touring. Rear seats still available for grandkids now, 😁.

[v]

I built a completely custom set of drawers for the back of my forester. I used recycled plastic sheeting and built them as two separate drawers. That way I can have them side by side, stack them and have my fridge in the back, or just run one drawer. The only issue I have is due to the small area I have to work with the drawers aren't as large as I would like.

[mathewcampbell]

Nice system Matt. I'm an MSA side-by-side man myself with a drop-down fridge slide (in a 200 series) but I had/have different requirements so...One thing that I've recently added which I reckon is a game changer is a Kaon "roof shelf". Not sure of availability for other vehicles, but for the 200 it's the best thing ever. All my light stuff that used to take up precious drawer space now lives up out of the way in an area that is otherwise completely unused.

[MrTDGU]

Same drawers as mine only my fridge is on the other side. I didn't know that drawer runner lock trick though, thanks👍👍👍

[philg]

Nice to see your comment regarding weight. I hate seeing builds where you need a GVM upgrade because of the storage system. One of the benefits of a good cargo barrier is that you can install a lightweight system behind it. I make my own storage and 9mm marine ply glued and screwed is all I've ever needed but have used aluminium in the past.

[Normacfan]

Hey Matt, awesome set up. I've got pretty much the exact set up on my 100. Your rear drawers are the perfect spot to add some quick access velcro bags. If you have some way of getting photos from your viewers let me know and I'll send you pics.

[philg]

The fold down tailgate or barn doors are great for storage of spare hoses, belts, filters and other spares you should rarely need. But on a 200series I used the fold down tailgate for tool rolls.
Have to say I'm not a fan of the bench on the fold down tailgate - need to move stuff everytime you open a drawer but your pull out table that comes out with a drawer is a winner, and something I have on my current system.

[stevegoodwin]

Great set up and presentation Matt. Thanks.

[colkurtz]

Nice instructional video. I’m not allowed to camp. The wife says Cabining is the only way she will go along. Unfortunately I can’t fit a cabin in my Taco

[SteveBurns]

Got rid of my draws and fridge slide, I'm now using quality plastic boxes and the fridge wedges nicely between the boxes on the carpet. It works better, is 80+kg lighter and we have more space. Oh and when you're not camping, you have a full size boot.