P1000 Flat Belly Build

[JTW]

I don't want the top of tire any higher than the top of the rear seats. I have a cargo box I like to carry behind the seat and it would be nice to have the tire rack sit in the same position as the Honda bed extender.

My 2 year plan is to do a 400-500 mile 5 day ride with my wife and 2 boys. We will need all the cargo room we can get but it should be doable

Where?

 

[ToddACimer]

Where?

From northern Wisconsin (Pembine/Dunbar) To Copper Harbor, Mi.

 

[AKRider]

Doing the ROTC?

I read your post wrong. Ignore my question

 

[ToddACimer]

There's an eBay item that has a deeper bed extender. Maybe you could mount a tire on it?

That rack adds 6-8" to the tailgate which means the rack sticks out about as far as I want the edge of the tire to stick out. I'd rather not make the overall length significantly longer.

 

[AKRider]

That rack adds 6-8" to the tailgate which means the rack sticks out about as far as I want the edge of the tire to stick out. I'd rather not make the overall length significantly longer.

Ok. I give up... lol

 

[AKRider]

Have you thought about pulling a trailer?

 

[ToddACimer]

Ok. I give up... lol

I've looked at almost all the options for good reason. I want something that works. Not really any different than the skid plate, lots of good ideas out there but maybe not for the price or maybe not good enough

Have you thought about pulling a trailer?

Would not consider it at all.

 

[JTW]

Have you thought about pulling a trailer?

Not just a typical straight axle but one of the badass off road types.

 

[JTW]

How about a roof rack for lighter items?

 

[AKRider]

I've looked at almost all the options for good reason. I want something that works. Not really any different than the skid plate, lots of good ideas out there but maybe not for the price or maybe not good enough


Would not consider it at all.

May I ask why?

 

[ToddACimer]

Have you thought about pulling a trailer?

Would not consider it at all.

May I ask why?

I bought the Pioneer to get dirty and have fun. I wanted something with onboard storage room and without the footprint of my F150 (IE RZR4 or can-am crew cab). The trailer would ruin manueverability and reduce the fun factor.

With most of my tools recovery gear and straps tucked under the hood and a good amount of storage space now under the rear passenger foot areas, I think we can pack light and make it work.

How about a roof rack for lighter items?

I'm not interested in making the CG higher.

 

[AKRider]

Would not consider it at all.


I bought the Pioneer to get dirty and have fun. I wanted something with onboard storage room and without the footprint of my F150 (IE RZR4 or can-am crew cab). The trailer would ruin manueverability and reduce the fun factor.

With most of my tools recovery gear and straps tucked under the hood and a good amount of storage space now under the rear passenger foot areas, I think we can pack light and make it work.

That's understandable. I wish you the best on your plan and trip. If I find something or see an idea that might work for you ill let you know.

 

[JTW]

Would not consider it at all.


I bought the Pioneer to get dirty and have fun. I wanted something with onboard storage room and without the footprint of my F150 (IE RZR4 or can-am crew cab). The trailer would ruin manueverability and reduce the fun factor.

With most of my tools recovery gear and straps tucked under the hood and a good amount of storage space now under the rear passenger foot areas, I think we can pack light and make it work.



I'm not interested in making the CG higher.

Storage under the passenger foot areas????

 

[ToddACimer]

That's understandable. I wish you the best on your plan and trip. If I find something or see an idea that might work for you ill let you know.

Thanks. I'll probably look into the rear rack more seriously towards spring.

 

[ToddACimer]

Storage under the passenger foot areas????

With the full belly skid plate I gained 2 cubby holes 8" wide x 10" long and 6" tall forward of each rear tire. They look like they'd fit an ammo can or similar water proof box without issue.

Not great photos because I haven't looked into the idea too much yet

 

[JTW]

With the full belly skid plate I gained 2 cubby holes 8" wide x 10" long and 6" tall forward of each rear tire. They look like they'd fit an ammo can or similar water proof box without issue.

Not great photos because I haven't looked into the idea too much yet

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I like the idea!! What are you thinking for access to them?

 

[ToddACimer]

I like the idea!! What are you thinking for access to them?

Not really sure yet. The ammo can could slide in from the rear. But wouldn't be able to get out if the unit was cross articulated. So straps and recovery gear wouldn't be a good idea to store there. If the box was robust and waterproof, water snacks and spare fluids would probably be fine and only really be needed when you're stopped. I need to think this one through a bit more.

 

[CumminsPusher]

With the full belly skid plate I gained 2 cubby holes 8" wide x 10" long and 6" tall forward of each rear tire. They look like they'd fit an ammo can or similar water proof box without issue.

Not great photos because I haven't looked into the idea too much yet

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Something like this is very easy to build gives lots of extra load especially with gate down. We go anywhere with it might be something?

 

[JTW]

Something like this is very easy to build gives lots of extra load especially with gate down. We go anywhere with it might be something?View attachment 30316

How does it attach to the cage?

 

[CumminsPusher]

Weld on cage clamps. 8 hex and hitch pin it's off. Very stout that way.