tool box?
Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 22:50
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Hi
Another quick question, What do you all put you gadgets in , in the back of your station wagon 4wds. You know the compressors and the power packs and all the other bits that might come in handy. Is there something around that has a lid to hide the goodies?
I'm in the process in gearing up for a trip and since all my old gear is not
well or missing I hope to pick everyones brains for the inside info on whats out there.
thanks in advance for any comments.
Warndu
Reply By: Member - Ross P (NSW) - Thursday, Feb 03, 2005 at 09:21
Thursday, Feb 03, 2005 at 09:21
I use an ARB space case strapped to the cargo hooks in the back of the Paj. Expensive but very solid and good latches and dust seal.
I also remove the two rear passengers
seat and the the third row
seat. The NP has a beaut storage area where the third
seat folds into. I use this area for all my recovery gear.
The space case is used for my small tool box, compressor, Cobb cooker, heat beads and various other bits and pieces.
I hate loose stuff in the car.
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Reply By: Utemad - Thursday, Feb 03, 2005 at 10:05
Thursday, Feb 03, 2005 at 10:05
Just a word of warning to people who store their recovery gear in the back of wagons. A guy in my club has a Cruiser with draws in the back where he keeps his recovery gear. However we were out playing one day and he got stuck in some ruts and rolled backwards and we were unable to open his rear door as it was up against a bank of dirt. Not touching but enough so opening doors and drawers was impossible. Since all his gear was in the drawers we couldn't get any of his recovery gear to use. He also has a cargo barrier so getting over the seats is out too.
Lucky we were with him otherwise we wouldn't have been able to laugh at him :-)
Since then I always make sure my recovery gear is accessible from the drivers
seat area at times when I might need it.
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Follow Up By: Hano - Thursday, Feb 03, 2005 at 14:49
Thursday, Feb 03, 2005 at 14:49
I agree, my recovery gear goes behind the drivers
seat in a bag, axe, shovel, tirfor and jack handles along front of the back
seat. Kids feet dont reach the floor yet, and its a lot easier than digging under the crap in the back. I always pack the things i need the least at the bottom, and things like recovery gear, torch and a jumper/boots are close to hand. as
well as a couple of things like a shifter, phillips and flat blade in the map carrier in the door for minor adjustments.
Hano.
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Follow Up By: BenSpoon - Friday, Feb 04, 2005 at 11:48
Friday, Feb 04, 2005 at 11:48
had the same experience in my old troopy- back doors up against a sand wall, and couldnt get the drawers out. Had to take the ply off the tops of the drawers.
Got a set of outback drawers in there now, and for this reason i make sure I've always got a phillips head tip #3 in my glovebox- without it id still be walking back to civilisation to get help. I was considering the cargo barrier... cheers. Im not gonna blow any cash on one now!
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Reply By: Member - Smocky (NSW) - Thursday, Feb 03, 2005 at 14:57
Thursday, Feb 03, 2005 at 14:57
Agree, I've got straps, gloves, axe etc under the back
seat in my RA Rodeo. Just enough space under there to hold plenty of "flat" sort of stuff.
Ohter things I put in a big black ZIP branded (I think) box with yellow clips. You buy them from Bunnings. They are really strong and I can pass tie downs or chains or whatever through the handles. It is also light enough (depending on contents) to go on roof as
well.
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