What have you done with hilux tray/canopy

[chunkz]

Hey guys,

I'm looking for pics/ideas on what to do with the back of the lux. I'm thinking some kind of draw system for camping/offroad.
I will be keeping the canopy on it.

Any ideas?
Any pics??

Cheers

[thrashlux]

this is an old thread with pics of my truck about half way thru

i made it from aluminum sheet of varying thicknesses ie external 6mm internal 2mm with internal box section frame with a standard fiberglass canopy on top

checklist was

hard top for better dust and water sealing also can be slept in a without people knowing you are inside (rest stop or carpark camping)
full size double bed ( that did not have to be cleared at night) to hop in
full vision out the back ( windows not bulkheads)
enough storage for tools spares etc under tray not in camper (incase camper is removed) flatbed mode
aprox 280 ltrs of fuel no jerrys alowed
fridge
at least 30 ltrs of drinking water
kitchen easily accessed from foot path without unpacking anything
has to be very strong and light
can be removed fully packed so ready to go in 15 mins

this is what i came up with

on the creb track




full size double bed




kitchen




storage for tools and spares under tray




driving from one island to another while in the pacific



top section removed flat bed mode still has all tools and recovery gear inside tray




large under floor fuel tank





under construction showing integral water tank




underside of tray during construction


more storage showing compressor and rear winch compartment

[chunkz]

I saw your build up. Looks wayyyyy to advanced for me to make

[thrashlux]

I saw your build up. Looks wayyyyy to advanced for me to make

HMM ok well the main thing is put as much stuff under the tray as you can
it saves space and keeps weight low

there are plenty of under tray locker boxes available
and maybe you could rig up an under tray draw there is a fair amount of space above the spare tyre before you get to the bottom of the tray

[chunkz]

I do love it though. If I had the skills I think I would do similar.

[4runnin_lumber_jack]

that tray looks sweet thrashlux. solid build i like your skills.

[4runnin_lumber_jack]

how long did this size build take?

[thrashlux]

it took me about 12 months but that was including the truck
it is and 80 series cruiser with hilux cab and supra engine so a lot was the truck
also i do it all my self and i have all the gear ie plazma cutter to do it so that can make it quicker
rather than waiting for others