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JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Storage Solutions for 110 SW 7seat?

OK I have done a search but I can't find what I'm looking for...

I have a 110 SW and often use all 7 seats so can't loose any. Whilst the cubby and glove box are good for small items and the pedal lock fits nicely under the double middle row seat nicely. What I'm struggling to store securely/safely is the 'recovery gear' i.e. warning triangle, tow rope/shackle/strop, hi viz vest and a few tools? Currently have them stuffed under the single middle row seat but not ideal.

I'm really after a box or something bolted or strapped down, rather than just a loose in the back.

I've considered a MSS slimline box behind the rear most seats but think this will make access for the kids in the back even more difficult.

I wonder if there is anything that could go into the wheel arch or floor? I saw this and wonder where it could fit in a SW? http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic48854.html

The bracket which secures the rear most seat on the wheel arch really gets in the way of a useful space.

Any ideas or solutions would be gratefully received. Anything I should look at at the LRO Show? Thank you

James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

8th Sep 2016 1:15pm

Hairysteve

Member Since: 15 Jun 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 692

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Barolo Black

Maybe the Mantec load lugger could be useful as it is easy to remove and put back quite quickly http://www.flatdoguk.com/defender-load-lugger~749

8th Sep 2016 1:41pm

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3750

Hello

I'm in the same boat, kids like using the rear seats. I want to make a pull out kitchen for camping and without the chair in its dead easy.

WIth its a pain... they are also not a 5 min job to remove....

Currently I have my bag of bulb, jump leads, warning triangle, tow rope, gloves, socket set etc etc in a black canvas type back that velcros to the floor behind the rear seats, It doesn't move and works quite well.

We use our boot full regularly to carry animal feed and all manor of other stuff so something fixed would be a bit annoying unless some sort of quick release system?

I think a trip to the local DIY store for some MDF, hinges, handles, and some carpet material maybe a solution

you could make it so it works around how you use the boot? and even make it so it can come out easy if you need a flat boot.

8th Sep 2016 1:49pm

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

there was a company who made a MSS type box/drawer that fitted between the 3rd row seats on the boot floor and had clips on the top that the fold out seats clipped into. I can't remember the name of the company now .. but there was also a lot of talk about how safe this idea was due to changing how the 3rd row seats lock into/onto the box top and was it approved.. (or not)

the drawer/box did not go the full length of the boot, so it made a foot well behind the 2nd row for the 3rd row ...

but the idea is a good one ... just needs over engineered solution

8th Sep 2016 2:13pm

josefk

Member Since: 09 Jun 2014
Location: lincolnshire
Posts: 113

2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey

"blows own trumpet"

I can get:

shackles x3
bridle x 1
5m strops x2
breaker bar x 1
small but relatively comprehensive socket/torx/hex/ratchet tool kit
warning triangle
hi viz vest x2
gloves
& square of rag

...in the battery box. rattle and stress free.

its a tight fit and I wouldn't want to be using that stuff every day but for a rainy day it works - am I doing something wrong?

also

for the mantec load lugga - one of those things that when you have one you're not sure how you did without...

Cheers

8th Sep 2016 2:21pm

Scotm

Member Since: 28 Feb 2014
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 666

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Orkney Grey

Link in this thread?

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic26907.html

8th Sep 2016 4:10pm

Hairysteve

Member Since: 15 Jun 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 692

Found these pics - https://www.defender2.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=986

8th Sep 2016 4:16pm

smb

Member Since: 15 Jan 2013
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 1232

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

What you want is the drawer that was sold by Sense of Adventure. I don't know whether they are still in business as the website I had for them no longer works.

It was a short length drawer which started an inch from the back door and finished just before the legroom for the rear seats. It had two brackets on the top that replaced the legs of the seats. However, I am not sure whether it was ever CE marked as it was a critical safety element for the rearmost passengers. Maybe it was, but I remember on here there was a discussion on it.

I have one fitted that I could take a photo of if you wanted. I was going to remove it and sell it as I took the rearmost seats out as I wanted more storage space. Unfortunately, I bolted it in so secure it was going to be an absolute b1tch to take out so didn't bother.

8th Sep 2016 4:19pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

Thanks for suggestions so far. I'll investigate battery box further sounds like you can get quite a bit in!

Not sure the load lugger is going to work for me as i want a permanent storage and kids/friends can want to go in almost on a daily basis.

Bpman and Scotm - that sounds interesting, however the link doesn't work in the posted thread and no sign on 'senseofadventure' on google

8th Sep 2016 4:21pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

smb - it does sound good but it would seem they are no longer available, unless someone else has taken them over?

I need to investigate MSS more as they do a narrow box that fits behind the 3rd row seats without interfering with the seats, just not sure how easy it would be to climb over. I'll look at the LRO Show and hope someone has one on a stand.

Thanks all

8th Sep 2016 4:25pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

Hairysteve - that does look ideal! Thank you.

Maybe MSS would replicate something similar? I suspect the CE marking of modifying the seat mounts may cause issues. It would certainly be a concern for me, from an insurance point of view. James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

8th Sep 2016 4:29pm

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

smb wrote:
What you want is the drawer that was sold by Sense of Adventure. I don't know whether they are still in business as the website I had for them no longer works.

It was a short length drawer which started an inch from the back door and finished just before the legroom for the rear seats. It had two brackets on the top that replaced the legs of the seats. However, I am not sure whether it was ever CE marked as it was a critical safety element for the rearmost passengers. Maybe it was, but I remember on here there was a discussion on it.

I have one fitted that I could take a photo of if you wanted. I was going to remove it and sell it as I took the rearmost seats out as I wanted more storage space. Unfortunately, I bolted it in so secure it was going to be an absolute b1tch to take out so didn't bother.

thanks SMB, that was exactly it, I had one but in the end did not fit it. Bought it from CarlW as per the gallery photo.

8th Sep 2016 4:33pm

smb

Member Since: 15 Jan 2013
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 1232

I must admit I bought mine second hand from someone who bought it new. When they came to fit it they couldn't figure out whether it needed bolting down to the floor or the sides or both. They started to get worried when they tried to find out what testing it has gone through and whether it was completely safe. They gave up in the end as the guy who was SOA was a right arrogant tw.t who kept fobbing them off. I spoke to a number of good suppliers who all told me to be weary of him as he had done the dirty on previous employers in the LR scene.

I tried to buy one direct from SOA and must admit the arrogance was astounding. They wanted all my money, but couldn't tell me when I could have it as they wanted an order for ten before they would make them

Whether it is legit from a Safety point of view is very questionable and would go on the side of caution and not bother. I don't think I would be able to live with myself if in a serious Head-On I was greated in the front by the rearmost passengers!!

I still have mine fitted, but I have taken out the rearmost seats as with the Top Roof compartment I cannot fit rearmost passengers. I did try, but you would have to be only 2-3 ft tall to be able to fit.

My advice: Forget the idea and go and speak to MSS. I will eventually take mine out and sell it, but not to anyone on here. Too close to home for me.

9th Sep 2016 8:55am

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

smb - that's very useful information and makes total sense!

I think I'll make more enquiries to MSS. James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

9th Sep 2016 11:24am

jwb

Member Since: 30 Oct 2012
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 27

Another alternative for storage of smaller items are the floor safes (left and right) from GMB.

http://www.gmb-mount.de/shop.htm

10th Sep 2016 11:29am

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