Dirt Road Fab - Swing out Packout Modification.

[Hondasxs]

Ordered my DRF rear extender in early 2022 and finally arrived in early summer.
Ever since I see it I wanted a way to either attach a shelf or something to the inside of the swing door.
Today I looked into this, and this is what I came up with.

I will attach a pack-out box to the door. It will swing out and will open down, creating a shelf I can then put to use as a table in my Overland build.
Below are a few pictures of my mockup. I will be working on it for the MOM overland this fall.

This is proof of concept. I will work on finishing it up soon.

 

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[Vondy]

Nice!!

 

[TripleB]

Ordered my DRF rear extender in early 2022 and finally arrived in early summer.
Ever since I see it I wanted a way to either attach a shelf or something to the inside of the swing door.
Today I looked into this, and this is what I came up with.

I will attach a pack-out box to the door. It will swing out and will open down, creating a shelf I can then put to use as a table in my Overland build.
Below are a few pictures of my mockup. I will be working on it for the MOM overland this fall.

This is proof of concept. I will work on finishing it up soon.
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That bed extender is pricey but it's the one I would order also. I've been wanting a couple of the XL packout boxes too. I'm just too tight to make the change from the LG boxes.

 

[Hondasxs]

I've been wanting a couple of the XL packout boxes too. I'm just too tight to make the change from the LG boxes.

The XL and plate arrived today. Have all my camping gear in the XL.

 

[Bad_bowtie]

Looks good, I've finally bit the bullet and started buying some packout gear. Just ordered the AJK packout plate today.

 

[Todd627]

Excellent idea Bossman!!

 

[BWAF]

Ordered my DRF rear extender in early 2022 and finally arrived in early summer.
Ever since I see it I wanted a way to either attach a shelf or something to the inside of the swing door.
Today I looked into this, and this is what I came up with.

I will attach a pack-out box to the door. It will swing out and will open down, creating a shelf I can then put to use as a table in my Overland build.
Below are a few pictures of my mockup. I will be working on it for the MOM overland this fall.

This is proof of concept. I will work on finishing it up soon.
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Awesome idea!! Could also put half plate on back and put a thin one on too

 

[SuperATV]

I like it. Wish we would have followed through on ours. I think the price tag killed it.

Sneak Peek! - Prototype P1k bed extender

Just caught this out in the shop. Just a prototype, but its pretty sweet. Definitely gives a whole lot more storage space in the back, especially when the back seats are up. BTW....... sorry for the crappy pics. The design guys were standing around and I snapped these quick so they wouldn't...

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[Gator]

The bed extender is awesome but... You must own stock in Milwaukee.

 

[CID]

@Hondasxs why no spare on the extender?

 

[Hondasxs]

@Hondasxs why no spare on the extender?

Didn't want the extra length.
Didn't want it hard welded there.
A bolt on may be in long term plan but I'm not 100% sure yet.
Usually ride as a group and as long as one of us have a emergency spare... that will do.

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[Hondasxs]

Version 1.2 complete.
Fits perfect.
Need to find a wood replacement as it will compress and loosen up over time. Maybe hardwood would be better for V2.
Also need to secure the mount better than 4 wood screws.
Also searching for chainsaw mount ideas.
I want to get a top handle 8 inch gas to be my trail saw.
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[Dirtstiffs-1000]

Black plastic Trex deck 2"x6"
Or UHMW

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

Why you need to bring so much stuff when you go riding? If I felt I needed to bring that much stuff with me on a ride I'd seriously consider a bigger vehicle like a 4dr Wrangler.

 

[Hometeam]

Why you need to bring so much stuff when you go riding? If I felt I needed to bring that much stuff with me on a ride I'd seriously consider a bigger vehicle like a 4dr Wrangler.

It's for multiple overnight/overland trips. I did 3 days in the Tennessee mountains with @Hondasxs and crew last fall! Hoping to do a few more over the next year!! Tons of fun!

 

[Hondasxs]

Ya, mostly Overlanding things. 3-4 day camp anywhere adventures through TN.
I like this system so I can pop it off once home when I don't need it.

Xl is all camping gear and clothes.
L is all dry food, jetboil, and personal stuff.
May remove the right stack and put my backpack cooler on top of a small pack out.
For fuel, I can install the RotopaX. But I try to plan, so we don't need it.

 

[Rayger143]

Version 1.2 complete.
Fits perfect.
Need to find a wood replacement as it will compress and loosen up over time. Maybe hardwood would be better for V2.
Also need to secure the mount better than 4 wood screws.
Also searching for chainsaw mount ideas.
I want to get a top handle 8 inch gas to be my trail saw.
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I modified a Kolpin mount for my saw. Couple yrs now with no issues.

 

[Hondasxs]

I modified a Kolpin mount for my saw. Couple yrs now with no issues.

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Hey.
That is exactly where I put it on my p1k.
But I'm working on the Talon now.


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[Tramguage1]

Post a few more pictures from the left and right sides. Does the base need to be spaced out 1 1/2" to clear the curvature of the tubes? if so, what's the minimum needed? I have a couple ideas on better mounting to the tailgate

 

[Hondasxs]

Post a few more pictures from the left and right sides. Does the base need to be spaced out 1 1/2" to clear the curvature of the tubes? if so, what's the minimum needed? I have a couple ideas on better mounting to the tailgate

Ya, 2/4 space is enough to clear the curves for the mount, I could trim the mount but I was trying not to.
Cut, you still need a spacer as the box will not sit flat against the inside gate.
I like what I have with my limited fab skills.