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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: barneys on February 01, 2012, 04:20:39 PM
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the wife has decided we need draws for our car , so which one should we go for
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http://www.bwidow.com.au/ (http://www.bwidow.com.au/)
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Whats your budget? $500 - $4000? Just be sitting down when you get some prices like Blackwidow etc.
What sort do you want?
What requirements, fridge slide, draws etc?
check out www.bestoffroad.net.au (http://www.bestoffroad.net.au) Speak with Jim there, real Aussie made stuff.
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Offroad Systems (http://www.offroadsystems.com.au/index.html)
Speak to Jamie or Graham
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another way is do your own.
http://www.exploroz.com/Members/129117.250/8/2009/Navara_Drawers.aspx (http://www.exploroz.com/Members/129117.250/8/2009/Navara_Drawers.aspx)
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I have the Black Widdow draws.
Solid as a rock. Cant fault them so far in build quality. Easy to fit (dont listen to the ARB guys tell you that its a complicated job)
BUT they are bloody heavy, they add plenty of weight over the back axel (even before you fill them up!)
The next set I will look for something lighter or make my own.
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so many to chose from , i think i should be able to get 1500 out of her . we are looking for a two draw . flat set to fit into a Prado 1999 model
am i dreaming
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I would have thought you would get the outback drawers without a fridge slide for close to 1500. The outback drawers have a gap between the top of the drawer and the bottom of the shelf, which means you can't jam your fingers or your kids finger in them when closing. The black widow drawers, apart from being more expensive have sharp metal edges on the bottom of the shelf, which if little fingers got jammed up against could create problems.
On the other hand the black widow drawers can be moved from vehicle to vehicle with only the side skirts needing changing so therefore they are/could be a one off purchase that you move into your next vehicle. They are also I think (quite happy to be corrected here) the only drawers that are ADR crash test approoved! The black widow drawers are slightly smaller than the outback drawers I have in my 120 series prado.
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I've had two sets of Outback Interior Drawers, 1 in a Patrol, 1 in a Cruiser. Very happy with both sets.
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I have had Outback and now a set on Tanami, very happy with them and area very light and strong. My wallet is also a lot lighter as others have mentioned ;D
http://www.tanami4wd.com.au/Default.htm (http://www.tanami4wd.com.au/Default.htm)
GG
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The black widow drawers, apart from being mroe expensive have sharp metal edges on the bottom of the shelf, which if little fingers got jammed up against could create problems.
See the handle on the end of the frig slide, just for laughs try putting your fingers in the handle and then sharply opening the bottom draw...I can tell you now it is no laughing matter...both myself and partner have done it and we suffered loss of skin and bruising. :'(
Other than that they great draws and wouldn't travel without them. :cup:
(http://www.bwidow.com.au/images/galleries/twindrawers/images/TwinDrawer14.jpg)
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Try these www.fourbyfitouts.com.au (http://www.fourbyfitouts.com.au)
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I think the Black Widdow were about $2100???? with fridge slide.
When I got mine the Outback ones were the same price (these were the ones I was going to get) But the ARB sales guy said that everyone uses the Black Widdow now. I suspect now they had a bigger margin to play with!
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Try these www.fourbyfitouts.com.au (http://www.fourbyfitouts.com.au)
Their 120 system is top of my list when I get around to buying new drawers.
(http://www.fourbyfitouts.com.au/images/gallery/toyota/12.jpg)
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I have Outback drawers.
No problems and I' am happy with them...
Bill and Morag
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Drifta make drawer systems for your car back. I've ordered a set for the FJ and they're going to cost me about $1500.
www.drifta.com.au (http://www.drifta.com.au)
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Offroad Systems (http://www.offroadsystems.com.au/index.html)
Speak to Jamie or Graham
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got a set of 2 draws for our prado 120 (outback solutions) from arb with fridge slide for Approx $1650, wen t with arb
1.cheapest
2. can take draws out and put in new car ( wikllk fit prado, cruiser,patrol etc) just need to buy new side infill kits to suit applicable car,
3. Sopent ten minutes in tjm before WE approached the counter, arb virtually met us at the front door as we entered.
vey happy with them no crushed fingers, fridge slide is great and best of all flat floor when fridge is removed
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Have a look at the second hand market too. It took me about 6 weeks of patience but i picked up a set for $330.00 off ebay.
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http://www.bwidow.com.au/ (http://www.bwidow.com.au/)
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I have Black Widow with Parton and top shelf which has been in 6 years now and is still as good as new. I also like Tanami Draws.
http://www.tanami4wd.com.au/ (http://www.tanami4wd.com.au/)
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i think i should be able to get 1500 out of her
am i dreaming
I think you are a bit but we all do, its called being ripped off when you look how basic some of them REALLY are... Fridge slides are $200 alone. Many of the storage units are $1800 and up - no I couldnt make it as good myself, but doesnt mean Im rich either..
Search the forum for some photos and plans, and make your own for very little.
Also if your not tall, look at 2 draws on top of each other on one side, and fridge on the deck to make it easy to get into for BOTH people....
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For that price I'd def talk to Jamie or Graham at Offroad Systems. Very helpful and price is good too. Got my 120 prado done there and am very happy. They have many configurations and also do gal or alloy depending on how much I want to spend. Also fridge slides and cargo barriers , water tank and even rear door awnings as well. Top notch work.
Cheers
Frank
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EXO drawers are pretty good.
The guy is over at Pennant hills.
http://www.wix.com/exosystems/main (http://www.wix.com/exosystems/main)
exosystems@ozemail.com.au
I will say he is a friend of mine. But there are a lot of people who stand by his product. I have never seen them in the flesh so I can't comment on them. But from what I have read they are on the money.
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I like fourby fitouts for the fact they can be removed so easily. Drawers are heavy and whilst incredibly useful when traveling they're just costing you money in fuel at other times.
I feel I need a set in my job, as I'm always carrying gear in the back of the Cruiser; tools, fittings, etc.
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Try ironman also, they do a range, and are priced very well. I have a mate who just got a set based on his budget, but looking at them i would say they are good quality.
cheers
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I wouldn't go near OffRoadSystems (ORS).
I bought a shelf setup for my Pajero from them. It was poorly made and finished, didn't fit, didn't have what I asked (cutouts for child anchors to pass through) and they sent me a secondhand slide. I had to send it back for them to fix their stuffups and then send me new bits even after that (and they never returned my ratchet straps I had to use to put the whole thing on a pallet to return it).
The owner got himself in a tizz about me having an 'agenda' when all I wanted was something that was painted properly and actually fitted in my vehicle. The first frame was painted poorly (you could see the blue on the steel through it), the shelf never even fitted in the vehicle properly (too wide, it was made in two pieces) and the fridge hutch didn't fit either.
After a couple of trips welds failed on the frame (not very confidence inspiring if in an accident) I had to get a new frame made up locally - the fabricator guy I used had some choice words about who would sell such a thing.
In my view, go to or someone else who cares about their customers and who builds properly engineered stuff.
IHMO about the only thing ORS make well is their fridge slide.
Some photos of the rubbish they sent me ... the first is the ill fitting shelf (this was their second attempt), the second is the poor painting on the first frame they sent me, and the third is the fridge slide they sent me the first time.
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aim i asking to much . today i went into a large 4x4 shop at st peters sdy, asked about some drawers they sell for my car .he went to give me a price. the guy asked what car i have and i said a 1999 model Prado , he looked at his book and said no do not have a prices for your car . i asked why ,he said my car was to old and the do not have draws set up for it . so i would have to bring in the car and he would have to measure it up and see what size drawers he could try and make fit and would not be able to supply side wings for it. i know its old but surely i am not the only person to have asked about drawers for that shape Prado . its not like theres not many of them on the road
glenn
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ring 4wd interiors (http://www.4wdinteriors.com/) in carins directly and ask them if they still make them for your prado.
today i went into a large 4x4 shop at st peters sdy,
I'm surprised you even got served there. I'm generally not into bagging buisnesses but these guys service and product knowledge has been basically hopeless. I once asked them for a price on something and was pointedly told that the product was not available, when I told them that ARB stores elsewhere had them I was then told that I was mistaken.
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thanks every one i did not expect this much of a responce
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thanks every one i did not expect this much of a responce
Barney have a look here, these guys are in Carlton on the Hwy next to Gardners/Auto One.
http://www.consoles.com.au/Toyota_Prado_cargo.htm (http://www.consoles.com.au/Toyota_Prado_cargo.htm)
Baz.
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hi lost i have stood down from the buying of the drawers a the boss will now have the final say ; and yes i am dreaming about the 1500 budget . it has now blown out to 2600 . just like a building a house extension
redback had a look at the dept of the interior , look Strong very nice and the owner is very passionate about his drawers almost sold one to the boss . but have a few more to look at yet