Post by Ausprep on Mar 30, 2014 20:41:52 GMT 10
I forgot we had the DIY section. I figured id add the draw system i been building with some costs if anyone else is looking to do something similar.
First purchase was 2 sheets of 12mm ply. Construction grade 1200x2400 @$39each.
I decided to make these in two sections rather than a single piece for not only ease of removal if needed but i figured it would be easy in the construction also.
Being a 7 seater i had to remove the rear folding seats, mounts, seat belts etc.
Hardest part to date was cutting in the bases around the plastics. Lots of in/out/in/out and sanding to get a neat fit. I built the fridge side first. Cut out suits our smaller Primus fridge/freezer. I decided not to add the fridge slide due to height.
Next purchase was:
Draw slides, 2 pair. 65kg rating @$80/pair.
20x20 ally trim. 5 lengths @$5each.
Marine carpet. 2M @ $38/metre.
Draw locks. 2 @$10each.
12V Marine sockets. 4 @ $10each.
Glue $8/200ml.
Draw runners mounted.
Another sheet of ply 1200x2400x12mm @$39. Draws built (what a pain in the ass these were)
And as of this afternoon i started to cover it. Again, what a pain...
Still got quite a bit of work to do yet. Pics to come of compartments, deep cycle agm battery, wiring, more 12v outlets, inverter and solar inputs and reg.
Without adding it up, id say im just over the $400 mark with more needed
I now can appreciate why these cost so much to buy..
First purchase was 2 sheets of 12mm ply. Construction grade 1200x2400 @$39each.
I decided to make these in two sections rather than a single piece for not only ease of removal if needed but i figured it would be easy in the construction also.
Being a 7 seater i had to remove the rear folding seats, mounts, seat belts etc.
Hardest part to date was cutting in the bases around the plastics. Lots of in/out/in/out and sanding to get a neat fit. I built the fridge side first. Cut out suits our smaller Primus fridge/freezer. I decided not to add the fridge slide due to height.
Next purchase was:
Draw slides, 2 pair. 65kg rating @$80/pair.
20x20 ally trim. 5 lengths @$5each.
Marine carpet. 2M @ $38/metre.
Draw locks. 2 @$10each.
12V Marine sockets. 4 @ $10each.
Glue $8/200ml.
Draw runners mounted.
Another sheet of ply 1200x2400x12mm @$39. Draws built (what a pain in the ass these were)
And as of this afternoon i started to cover it. Again, what a pain...
Still got quite a bit of work to do yet. Pics to come of compartments, deep cycle agm battery, wiring, more 12v outlets, inverter and solar inputs and reg.
Without adding it up, id say im just over the $400 mark with more needed
I now can appreciate why these cost so much to buy..
