nananut
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 12-2011
Location: Kalgoorlie, WA
TOTAL POSTS: 366
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I've started with get the false floor sorted out first. With only a hand saw, limited tools, a crook back, very limited space, limited woodwork knowledge and first time with this kind of project, it took about 4 hrs to trim a big piece of marine ply, cut legs to size, light sanding, measuring twice to make sure and screwing together. Bunnings did cut the ply up into different size pieces but the measurements I took earlier didn't fit.
Stage 1 is about 80% done. Just need 4 more legs (2 if can't be bothered with the middle legs, 5 if need extra for support in the wheel well), a couple of hinges and a bit more sanding.
Stage 2 involves varnishing the whole unit but not sure if really need it. Stage 3 will be carpeting. Stage 4 is maybe getting doors or flaps for the space between floors. Should be done by next weekend.
The main storage system is getting built by Drifta for about $2000 including shipping and not sure when it will arrive.
When done, the false floor that came with the car will be used to cover everything with a cargo net to hold the items in place when the board is lifted up.
The storage system will sit on the false floor and slide to the back seats when need to access wheel well.
--- x-2202 (c)
New: 2014 Ranger PX XLS 3.2 Mods
Old: 2011 X-trail T31 TS Series 4 Mods
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6/Nov/2013, 9:02 pm
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konazz
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 08-2012
Location: Canberra, ACT
TOTAL POSTS: 479
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This is what dodgied up before my outback trip - I need the fridge to sit lower, so i could open it up, without hitting the room (it had about 2mm to spare).
I used the original floor/drawers, and used the OEM false floor to cut a new floor out of ply. Then cut it in half down the middle of the boot, rather than in half across the boot. The ply only covered up the OEM right hand drawer.
Untitled by konazz, on Flickr
I also added a box around the battery and water storage containers.
Untitled by konazz, on Flickr
I cut a hole in the side, so i could see the charging status of the battery and easily connect/disconnect 12v connections.
Untitled by konazz, on Flickr
and thats how it looks fully loaded
IMGP0260 2 by konazz, on Flickr
From what I've learnt, I'll be making another one... but changing:
the battery will be up the back, against the cargo barrier,
thicker ply for the base (12mm was used, and did bend a bit with weight - access to drawer was inhibited)
A few other things I'm trying to figure out is how to mount a fridge slide. The OEM floor is plastic, and won't take the weight when the slide is out. Another option is to make a false floor the same size as the OEM one (so its level with the tie downs), and simply tie down the false floor.
I'll find some photos of the fun we had when I got a flat tyre on day 3, and had to access the space under the fridge!!!
--- Michael K
2012 X-Trail Series IV Diesel TS
Member X-2600 (C)
Mods: Pedders Lift Kit, Bash Plates, 16" X-trail Steel Rims, 235/70/16 A/T Tyres, Heavy Duty shock absorbers
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7/Nov/2013, 11:09 am
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cooch t31
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 5966
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They are home made.
still a good price for what it is.
The maker has thought about it well before building them.
--- Tony X-891c
HERE is my D22 Navara
HERE is my old 2008 T31, ST Series1
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15/Dec/2013, 6:00 pm
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cooch t31
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 06-2008
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
TOTAL POSTS: 5966
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So they are, my mistake.
--- Tony X-891c
HERE is my D22 Navara
HERE is my old 2008 T31, ST Series1
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16/Dec/2013, 5:10 am
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