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BaronDefenders

Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
Posts: 896

2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Santorini Black

Drawer/Storage in a Td5

So, my 90 is off for a rebuild either this or next weekend. One of the things I just haven't been able to decide on is what to do for storage. I like the convenience of a drawer system. However, I'm going to have a hatch for the fuel pump put in, so I also want to be able to have reasonably easy access to that. I could make a bit a shelf/false floor but it's not quite as Gucci as a drawer.

I want to be able to keep some tools, spares, and recovery kit permanently in the vehicle. I also would like to be able to stow a rifle/shotgun out of sight. Doesn't need to be secure but that would be a bonus.

If people have some ideas, experience, or thoughts I'd love to hear them!

Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders

24th Sep 2020 10:40am

Go Beyond

Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Posts: 6678

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24th Sep 2020 10:54am

ibexman

Member Since: 13 Dec 2008
Location: Essex
Posts: 2945

I wouldn’t recommend paranoid if the rumours on here are true

24th Sep 2020 10:57am

BaronDefenders

Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
Posts: 896

I do like the look of the Paranoid one. Sadly it seems as though they've gone a bit rogue in recent times, as Ibexman has hinted to.

I have been thinking about the Nakatanenga one, although shipping could be a killer. Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders

24th Sep 2020 11:01am

ibexman

Member Since: 13 Dec 2008
Location: Essex
Posts: 2945

I’ve had 2 MSS ones they’re good

24th Sep 2020 11:05am

BaronDefenders

Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
Posts: 896

Ibex, are the MSS ones steel or aluminium? Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders

24th Sep 2020 11:08am

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8026

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

MSS are godo but very £££. Gearmate now do a good range.

I have 2 x MSS plus just had some boxes made by DogBoxUk - https://www.dogboxuk.co.uk/ very good quality and a pleasure to deal with. (also had 3 dog crates off them in the past and they made me a bespoke under cubby draw) Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

24th Sep 2020 11:14am

BaronDefenders

Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
Posts: 896

Hadn't heard of DogBox - thanks for the link!

One of my concerns with drawers is that they all seem to weigh around 40Kg, which isn't nothing. Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders

24th Sep 2020 11:58am

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10381

My v8 has MSS drawer, locker and side lockers, being exposed they lasted about a year before looking shabby, enclosed in a HT/CSW you shouldn't have any issues.

Don't prioritise a fuel pump access hole over a real handy piece of kit like a drawer... Fuel pumps replaced properly should involve dropping the tank, not hacking the rear tub bits

(and probably doing it properly is quicker).

Also have a look at transk9 kit

24th Sep 2020 12:10pm

BaronDefenders

Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
Posts: 896

You're probably not wrong about hacking up the floor, Greeni!

Shall have a look at transk9, thanks! Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

Instagram: @BaronDefenders

24th Sep 2020 12:18pm

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

As an alternative view, a properly made shelf can be pretty 'Gucci' and retains the flexibility to easily remove when not needed:

Click image to enlarge Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia

24th Sep 2020 12:51pm

Intercept

Member Since: 27 Feb 2017
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 587

2002 Defender 110 Td5 Black LE Java Black

Mine came with a Nene Overland branded drawer but presumably they just badged someone else's product. Regardless of Nene's reputation, the drawer is very solid and works just fine even when there is 440Kg of water in butts on top.

Click image to enlarge

24th Sep 2020 1:09pm

BaronDefenders

Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
Posts: 896

LandRoverAnorak wrote:
As an alternative view, a properly made shelf can be pretty 'Gucci' and retains the flexibility to easily remove when not needed:

Click image to enlarge

LRA, now that is "Gucci"

24th Sep 2020 1:21pm

BaronDefenders

Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
Posts: 896

I think a drawer is probably the best option for convenience and security. Although LRA's shelf looks rather tempting.

My next considerations really are weight, material, and fixing. I don't want to be drilling 101 holes for the drawer and I also don't want it to weigh half a tonne.

24th Sep 2020 1:23pm

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

Does your 90 have what became the standard tie-down loops along the edges of the wheel boxes? If so, I'd make a draw from plywood that was a snug fit and use the holes for the fixings for those loops to secure it to the tub. Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia

24th Sep 2020 1:33pm

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