JKU Dometic & Drawer System Fabrication

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Don Meredith

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I've been planning on major changes to the rear of my JKU for over a year now. I've finally gotten the project going and I'm almost done. My goal is to have an organized system that allows me to keep the Jeep 99% packed at all times so getting ready for a trip isn't any hassle at all. Secondarily, I didn't want to spend Goose Gear kinds of money but man are those systems nice. Here's what I have so far:

Early layout of the drawer box. I already have the base plate shaped and installed with spacers lifting it 4" above the rear floor of the Jeep.

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Gratuitous photo of my shop dog, Gobi. :)

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Layout of the drawer fronts....

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Drawers in the Jeep. I still need to finish the shelf that runs from the side of the drawer unit to go over the Dometic. Then I'll anchor the system and get it packed!! I should be finished this week.

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Sweet looking build. What is the of the aluminum extrusions. Product/company. Looking to setup my Jku similar & like the looks of that type of metal.
 

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What did you used for spacers on the bottom? Also what did you use to coat the wood. Love the color and the disign.

Thanks for the compliment!

I used heavy gauge PVC pipe cut to length as the spacer between the base platform and the floor of the Jeep. I anchored it in at the four factory anchor points. As I recall, this is an M6.

the wood finish is just a gray wash that you can get at the local Home Depot. I'm pretty sure it's from Varathane.
 
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Thanks for the compliment!

I used heavy gauge PVC pipe cut to length as the spacer between the base platform and the floor of the Jeep. I anchored it in at the four factory anchor points. As I recall, this is an M6.

the wood finish is just a gray wash that you can get at the local Home Depot. I'm pretty sure it's from Varathane.
Awesome yes I guess ill be down at home depot today then ha ha.
 

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This is an awesome build. Has that 80/20 aluminum extrusion performed pretty well so far (i.e. sturdy with regular use and rolling/bucking on the trails)?

P.S. I catch a glimpse of your rig on Pleasantburg all the time. :smile: I live on E North St near where Keith Dr intersects.
 

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This is an awesome build. Has that 80/20 aluminum extrusion performed pretty well so far (i.e. sturdy with regular use and rolling/bucking on the trails)?

P.S. I catch a glimpse of your rig on Pleasantburg all the time. :smile: I live on E North St near where Keith Dr intersects.
Wow, small world. I take Pleasantburg to work everyday.

Thanks for the compliment. The 80/20 is doing great in the back both for the drawer system & for the MaxTrax hanging off of the tire carrier. It's the same stuff that they're using for the GooseGear systems.
 

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Wow, small world. I take Pleasantburg to work everyday.

Thanks for the compliment. The 80/20 is doing great in the back both for the drawer system & for the MaxTrax hanging off of the tire carrier. It's the same stuff that they're using for the GooseGear systems.
Ah, right on. Do you just order a length of it and cut to size yourself and piece it together (like adult K'NEX :laughing:), or do you have to send someone the lengths you need to have it fabbed?
 

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Looks great! I'll be doing this very thing soon. Glad I found your post, because I've been trying to figure out what material to use and such.
What size plywood (if it's plywood) did you use?
Also, what size/model of Dometic fridge do you have? I am unsure of what size fridge to get. There is three of us in the Jeep, and I want to get the largest fridge that can fit in the back without having to lower the back seats.