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Fitting Outback Draw System
Hi guys,
i just spent the afternoon fitting a draw system to the back of the D3. Its made by Outback Imports and i have to say a nice piece of kit. i thought of making something to do the job myself and i am glad i did'nt now.
It arrived on a pallett pre assembled, it is made from folded and welded steel that has been galvanised and then covered with carpet to stop stuff ratteling around in it.
When i first opened it i noticed loads of really tough looking bearings held on by 10mm bolts, everything has lock nut on and there are nylon bump stops with rubber inserts in them to stop the drawers from ratteling.
Basically there is two draws 760x420x200 deep the top of the box is split into two halfs the left had side is fixed whilst the right hand side is designed to have a fridge attached to it so it slides out.
Everything fits together really tightly with no rattles at all, the sliding lid is releced by a really clever catch that becomes free when the right hand draw is opened by 5mm.
My main reason for fitting this sort of system is that it enables my to use more of the rear space, i can still get the same amount of stuff in the back only now it is 200mm higher and i have gained two draws
Pictures in my GalleryCLUB "Ah Shor it'll be grand"
First D3 in the World with a Hydraulic Winch.
2006 Disco 3 TDV6 S Auto,
Diff Locks, Turbochipped, Raised Air Intake, 220volts Onboard, Onboard Compressor, Large Bore Exahust, Underbody Protection, One or two Other Mods as well.
Other toys include, Argo Avenger 8x8, Tatra 6x6 Motorhome (Being Built)
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28th May 2007 8:54 pm
Dom Harvey Lord of the Four Fingers
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very cool.2004 Discovery 3 - gone
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2007 Discovery 3 XS - gone
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28th May 2007 8:57 pm
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
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8) In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
28th May 2007 8:59 pm
DG Site Moderator
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Smashing Chris 8) ...I take it there's a contingency for accessing the spare tyre lowering mechanism?21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
28th May 2007 9:02 pm
christyler
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: Cork, Ireland
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DG wrote:
Smashing Chris 8) ...I take it there's a contingency for accessing the spare tyre lowering mechanism?
Sure is, they give you a socket on a custom legnth bar that fits in before you bolt it all down. it has a 22mm head on it so you just wind it down in the usual way.
CLUB "Ah Shor it'll be grand"
First D3 in the World with a Hydraulic Winch.
2006 Disco 3 TDV6 S Auto,
Diff Locks, Turbochipped, Raised Air Intake, 220volts Onboard, Onboard Compressor, Large Bore Exahust, Underbody Protection, One or two Other Mods as well.
Other toys include, Argo Avenger 8x8, Tatra 6x6 Motorhome (Being Built)
28th May 2007 9:10 pm
10forcash
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nice one!
What's the weight of the unit?
28th May 2007 9:15 pm
christyler
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Location: Cork, Ireland
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Weight
10forcash wrote:
nice one!
What's the weight of the unit?
actuall i dont know for sure, the frame is very light the only bit that as wood is the top i would guess 50kg the lot.CLUB "Ah Shor it'll be grand"
First D3 in the World with a Hydraulic Winch.
2006 Disco 3 TDV6 S Auto,
Diff Locks, Turbochipped, Raised Air Intake, 220volts Onboard, Onboard Compressor, Large Bore Exahust, Underbody Protection, One or two Other Mods as well.
Other toys include, Argo Avenger 8x8, Tatra 6x6 Motorhome (Being Built)
28th May 2007 9:35 pm
zebadee
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You never cease to amaze me Chris with all the gadgets & stuff you’ve packed into that D3 of yours
Where do you even find half this stuff ??
Great job though
29th May 2007 8:44 am
Wex
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Nice addition Chris.
hmmmmmmm ..... might come in handy for the rugrats
29th May 2007 12:42 pm
christyler
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Gadgets and stuff
zebadee wrote:
You never cease to amaze me Chris with all the gadgets & stuff you’ve packed into that D3 of yours
wait till you see the fridge and microwave !CLUB "Ah Shor it'll be grand"
First D3 in the World with a Hydraulic Winch.
2006 Disco 3 TDV6 S Auto,
Diff Locks, Turbochipped, Raised Air Intake, 220volts Onboard, Onboard Compressor, Large Bore Exahust, Underbody Protection, One or two Other Mods as well.
Other toys include, Argo Avenger 8x8, Tatra 6x6 Motorhome (Being Built)
29th May 2007 5:21 pm
RMB
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Location: Scotland
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christyler
Excuse my butting in to your topic.
I am not yet an Disco owner, but I have a Disco commercial ordered, long wait.
I am very impressed with the work you do to your vehicle, especially the Draw system you have just installed.
I realise that it took you a lot of time & patience to find the information on the above system, but could you give me a link to your supplier of the Draw System.
I have spent hours looking at British van liners etc: but nothing comes close to the system you fitted.
Thanks Rab.
29th May 2007 7:22 pm
BarryG
Member Since: 30 Apr 2006
Location: Eire
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Great Job Chris . that would be very very handy for all my work kit.
Like RMB can you tell us where you got it.
BTW .. nice Dog you got there.
B.
29th May 2007 7:34 pm
zebadee
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Re: Gadgets and stuff
christyler wrote:
wait till you see the fridge and microwave !
Oh I well beleve it Chris, I well beleve it
Make sure you keep updating your gallery, as I often check in to see the latest addition 8)
29th May 2007 9:02 pm
sideview
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Re: Gadgets and stuff
Chris, you rule! I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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very cool.
