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Interior expo cabinet build

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SonnyTheElder
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Re: Interior expo cabinet build

Post#31 » Mon Sep 17, 2018 12:57 pm

Really dig that final setup. Nicely done!
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bram_r
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Re: Interior expo cabinet build

Post#32 » Fri Sep 21, 2018 5:51 am

Looking good, so what kind of interesting electronic controllers do you there on your LH side pop up window?
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burqueDOKA
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Re: Interior expo cabinet build

Post#33 » Sat Sep 22, 2018 9:01 am

Thanks guys. The DS cabinet houses the factory battery, the aux battery, a National Luna split charge relay, blue sea systems fuse block, ham radio, and pictured is also a dual output solar controller with display that I am getting away from (ends up I prefer the controller that is part of my Overland Solar panel better), tan pelican box is my BLS medical kit.

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Re: Interior expo cabinet build

Post#34 » Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:27 am

Wow, that is impressive. Thanks for all the great ideas. I appreciate the thought you had to put into this.
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Re: Interior expo cabinet build

Post#35 » Thu Oct 25, 2018 9:28 am

Just saw this for first time. Fantastic execution. Great to see as I develop some solutions for the Wolf.

Thanks.
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Re: Interior expo cabinet build

Post#36 » Tue Jan 26, 2021 10:31 am

I really like it.

One reason I never did a full set up like this in my Defender, is because I never could find the hardware! The latches, the rollers, etc... where do you get that stuff? I'm not going to build something with Home Depot kitchen drawer pulls!
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Otiswesty
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Re: Interior expo cabinet build

Post#37 » Thu Feb 11, 2021 7:40 pm

Yes, a super sweet build. The battery on the Europa trucks is in that DS rear wheel arch, so access to that would be important. It sounds like Jimbo has an aux battery nearby there as well. I would love to do a modified version of this as well. Access to parts and design is a hurdle tho.
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burqueDOKA
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Re: Interior expo cabinet build

Post#38 » Tue Feb 16, 2021 7:26 pm

Thanks Guys, Hardware is w/o a doubt the hardest to settle on. There is so much crap out there. The slides I used are all 500# Knape and Voight sourced from the internet, I cant remember exactly where but a search will find you the best prices. I do have to say, I wish I went with the much more expensive Accuride drawer slides as they have much better locking tabs. All in all, I am happy w/ the K&V slides.
Yes my Aux battery was added into the driver rear compartment and the stock battery is under the floor of said hatch, accessed through a floor hatch. There is JUST enough room to fish the stock battery in and out through the hatch when needed.

Mick_n_Ca
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Re: Interior expo cabinet build

Post#39 » Mon Jul 26, 2021 7:56 am

Great build and write up. Thank you.

Does it take some getting use to not being able to see out the back/sides? I’m about ready to install my system but kept it below window level. I don’t use my rear seats and wanted a complete flat surface in back for dogs and fridge when camping. Hope your out enjoying the fruits of all your hard work.
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burqueDOKA
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Re: Interior expo cabinet build

Post#40 » Thu Oct 14, 2021 7:35 pm

Mick_n_Ca wrote:Great build and write up. Thank you.

Does it take some getting use to not being able to see out the back/sides? I’m about ready to install my system but kept it below window level. I don’t use my rear seats and wanted a complete flat surface in back for dogs and fridge when camping. Hope your out enjoying the fruits of all your hard work.



The view out the back isn't obstructed at all really. Not being able to see out the passenger side rear window hasn’t been a big deal, I got used to using the mirrors more. It has been a great build so far after many hundreds of miles and nights spent in it. I look forward to seeing your creation!

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