Building cabinetry

Looking to add storage, slides and so on utilizing 80/20; what kind of panel materials and hardware are used in this example?

https://canyonadventurevans.com/pro...em-made-for-the-2021-22-revel-patent-pending/

For reference, I’m looking to build a fridge stove slide (they also have an example— stretch goal: with a slide out table top), and then a bench with storage like the one pictured on the right.

For a bed plate, I’m looking at cutting and lining (what is normally used?) a piece of Baltic birch. Perhaps running outdoor carpet.

Any other pointers? Thanks!

 

What is the rest of your setup - Canopy, Pop-up camper, short/long bed? I had very similar ideas for my pop up. The best advise I received was to "live with it " for a year and then decide. There is precious little room in a taco. The idea that you will spend significant time in the back might be misguided. I ended up taking a "dirt bag" approach and focused on making the space outside the truck "livable" with awnings, cook/shower stations, etc. I went with rubber matting and carpet for the floor. I built a "medical" backboard that doubles as a refrigerator slide - works like a champ. I added a rail mounted 2ft wide storage platform at the front of the bed that doubles as a bench seat should the weather turn to custard and hiding out in the camper is all that is left. For storage I use large and small "yellow Costco tubs." Super easy to move around, stackable, fit under the bench etc. This modular approach also give me a full truck bed to use when I'm not out in the woods. Just some things to think about. Good luck with your build.

 

Thanks for the feedback! It’s a DCSB with a Leer 100xq and RTT, 270 and shower awning. I plan on slotting over either a Super Pacific,or Alu Cab camper probably farther out.

The idea at this point in time is to build cabinetry and fridge access for the outdoors on one side/third; and when one of the more heavy-duty campers gets put on, the bench seating/storage gets built in the other third. That’s the general direction.

 

Basically this, except maybe a stove slide under the fridge (which could just be storage in the future if the stove moves elsewhere):

https://aventuron.com/products/vaga...IKm-wdkaTORVmBuILgDIVg6p1IJOh7_caAtnSEALw_wcB

I plan on making the side of the fridge a fold-down desk as well, with the left bench cushioned.

 

Here’s a diagram.

Wondering if anyone knows about a 180-degree hinge in the frame of 80/20 that could make the table flip from the top; stretch-goal version: maybe a stop at 180, and all the way to 270 (to leave the fridge top exposed)?

 

Also: any examples of using l-track/airline track in a bed plate? Any thoughts on inset screws vs. track? Looking to mount the cabinetry as designed above for easy removal/installation. How about adding bedliner or carpeting? Thanks!

 

might want to build some basic drawers out of ply to meet your immediate needs, then when you finally have the X1/Alu-cab you can build out a more permanent 80/20 solution that better meets your needs & uses every inch of usable space to provide maximum utility

i've got an alum commercial cap right now with 3/4 drawers. My X1 is in production right now and i'm waiting till its on the truck sorted before i delve too much into Sketchup designing 80/20. Even with that i plan to rip down some 5/4 board into 1x1 to build out a concept frame to make sure it meets my needs before i order all that 80/20

 

That’s a good point; I do like the idea of prototyping, mostly concerned with sinking costs into wood when I could potentially jus street out with the end goal of aluminum framing. I’m also wondering what the go-to panels are people are going for— HDPE, composite?

 

I'd use bins until you have the clamshell cap. Then you can move them around and dial in the floor plan. Glued PVC board makes a great material. It'll be lighter than an 80/20 system.