Mobile Storage Systems stuff

[roamingyak]

I'm looking at some of the 'Stack and Stow' cabinets from Mobile Storage Systems:
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But they are quite pricey and heavy - can anybody suggest any alternatives? I want to locate two of the pull out draws on either side of the back door way (as the bottom unit is pictured, but on both sides) and then two others up higher near the roof lining at the front.

The side draw units are maybe worth it if they are dust proof - but I'm not sure about the other ones.....

This solution would be over £500 which seems a bit much for something to put things in......

[brethouwer]

i'm building a 'rack' system out of cube-lock, consisting of 24mm square aluminum square tubing, using 'cube-lock' connectors for the corners, which will hold a series of plastic crates.

you can build it to suit whatever size crates you choose, and to suit your vehicles space most importantly...

i will post some photos in a weeks' time, it's for a bigger vehicle, using 23L, 45L and 60L crates, incorporating fridge, sink, water and fuel storage, and bedding on top, but might give you some ideas!

i think you're right, the mobile storage system looks rather heavy! I'm not convinced that there are many 'off the shelf' solutions for overlanding....

Oh, can you tell me about the heaters you installed in your landy? Are they diesel heaters?

[stanoverlander]

A friend is helping me convert my MAN lorry, having already converted his van.
We have talked about making some of the removable storage systems as there is not much on the market in this country, although there are some good ones available in Germany.

Its possibly not that convienient for you but he may be able to make something specific to your needs ?

pm me if that is of interest. We are busy building the lorry at the moment, which you can see here Home and go to the blog.

We will be on the interior next week, but i can send you photos of the interior of his van if it helps.

Cheers

Stan

[LRyder]

Originally Posted by roamingyak.org

I'm looking at some of the 'Stack and Stow' cabinets from Mobile Storage Systems:
Other Products



But they are quite pricey and heavy - can anybody suggest any alternatives? I want to locate two of the pull out draws on either side of the back door way (as the bottom unit is pictured, but on both sides) and then two others up higher near the roof lining at the front.

The side draw units are maybe worth it if they are dust proof - but I'm not sure about the other ones.....

This solution would be over £500 which seems a bit much for something to put things in......

This might sound a bit stupid/cheap but why would you need to go to such expence for some storage. Why not buy an old office filing cabinate (ebay 10-50 euro depending on style),cut it down to size, place a thin strip of rubber around the edge of each drawer for sealing content from dust/whatever and then a quick lick of paint. Obivously it wont look as good as the picture above....checkered plate drawers matching the floor of your jeep but it would save you 400 pounds and does the same job in my opinion not that it ever counted for much...

Take it easy

Liam

[ilesmark]

Office filing cabinet is probably as good an idea as any.

Alternatively, if you are anywhere near west Cornwall I can recommend the company which did the metalwork for the back of my Landcruiser for a very fair price.

overlandcruiser.net - goto Preparation

The company is called KAB, tel 01736 740803

[Griffdowg]

I think a filing cabinet is a bad idea due to weight. have you ever tried to lift one? Also the draw runners and thickness of material is designed for heavy loads, something you wont necc. need in a LR. Depends on how you think, I prefer to have removable storage in the form of HD plastic crates/boxes. Plastor make some excellent ones (linked on my website). Couple this with a built in metal shelves, loading draws and you have a versitile system.

Just my thoughts anyhow.

Nb. MSS stuff is really well made. I have one of their cubby boxes in the rover and am very pleased with it.

G

[roamingyak]

I am mostly concerned with something to bolt onto the side of the landy, high up near the ceiling - to fill this dead space. Filing cabinets are extremely heavy as a rule. I once saw an angry office worker try to pick on up and throw it....

[ilesmark]

Full size filing cabinets - maybe too heavy.

But have you considered a smaller multi-drawer one?

BISLEY 5 MultiDrawer Filing Cabinet H125NL - SILVER on eBay (end time 03-Aug-09 21:00:47 BST)

[TonyTea]

This is how the Egyptians pack their cars for a trip to the Gilf - and yes, that is a roofrack full of Diesel Jerries (with all the windbreak carpet & a load of other stuff stuffed on top afterwards) I know it's an LC, but I'm sure they would do the same to a Defender if they could! It got stuck a few times, but never too badly, and they always seemed to be able to find things (although I always expected them to produce a goat from in there one day!)

We used eBay Zarges boxes and a plywood shelf in our defender, and a big 60 litre Engel fridge (because it was cheaper on eBay than the 40 litre ones!) to keep all our food & Gin in - it worked well. we also had the slide out drawer from Mobile Storage Solutions, that is more useful than the side boxes I'd say because with side boxes you can't stow stuff in the middle & still open the drawers...

Tony

[ilesmark]

Or you can pack like the Tunisians do

Picasa Web Albums - mark - Alps to Genoa

[danward79]

Originally Posted by roamingyak.org

I am mostly concerned with something to bolt onto the side of the landy, high up near the ceiling - to fill this dead space. Filing cabinets are extremely heavy as a rule. I once saw an angry office worker try to pick on up and throw it....

Hi Darrin,

I recently got a cargo net from ebay, think it is 0.9 x 1.2 meters. I have strapped that tight across the top of my load bay. it was about £11 off ebay made to measure. Managed to fit it with no drilling etc.

It is great for soft stuff, when empty it is tight as a bow. I have tightened it since the pics.

[danward79]

Also fitted some of these boexes!

[roamingyak]

Thanks Dan, I also user various nets in various places, but need some strongish lockable boxes for putting up the side walls etc.

As I often sleep in the back, with already greatly reduced head space your netting wouldn't be suitable (or would the side boxes).

[nickt]

Hey Darrin,
While I've not used the MSS cabinets, I have two of their drawers and one of their cubbys (that goes behind the drawer).

I've have them 5 yrs+ and I've not had a single problem with them, they are well built and reliable. I'd probably have one of their cabinets too if my roll-cage wasn't in the way.

Nick.

[Griffdowg]

Plastor are a small UK company who distribute boxes/crates for industrial use, not produce them. There is no reason why you cannot get a similar product in the states. Just do a Google search.

Alibert also make the grey boxes but in less variable sizes, your more likely to find these in the US.

Good luck.

G