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Phase 10

Vehicle external storage and rear lifting system.

external storage

Where do you start?

Storage is important on any vehicle and making good use of all space is a must. After seeing many ideas and examples from leading conversion manufacturers I decided to combine a few design solutions. If you decide upon a rear lift system you need to plan early own as the weight and build of this can effect the internal structure of the rear of the habitation box. As this is where the rear storage lifting system will be mounted, if it's not designed for a chassis lift mount. All other items will be in a garage and chassis mounted storage. So make a list of items that need storing outside and there usage requirements.

storage list

This list is based upon personal experience and the fact that it's a truck based conversion. You will come to make your personal choices and needs for your vehicles trips.

Daily items

Vehicle breakdown & Recovery items

Vehicle breakdown & Recovery items

It's important that daily items you can get to easily, without climbing or having to move other items to gain access:


Wood levelling blocks

Water hose

Water hose adapters

Extension power leads

Site hookup power adapters

LPG Gas refill adapters

Engine fluids - Oil, grease and coolants etc

Grease Gun

Gloves

Head torch

Small selection of hand tools

Refill jugs and funnels

Rubbish Storage

Access Ladders

Cloth Rags

Hand cleaning items

First Aid and Medical trauma kit



Vehicle breakdown & Recovery items

Vehicle breakdown & Recovery items

Vehicle breakdown & Recovery items

These need to be accessible at low level as some are very heavy.


25 ton vehicle jack

10 ton vehicle jack

Hi lift Jack

Wood Jack blocks

Wood tire blocks

Wood wedges

Snow Chains x4

Gloves

Overalls

Knee pads

Safety glasses

Towing chains various lengths

Towing ropes various lengths

Chain Ratchet Puller x2

Ratchet Straps various lengths

Steel pegs of various lengths

Sledge Hammer

Club hammer

Axe

Shovel

Jump leads

24 V 20000A Lithium Jump Starter

Petrol Chainsaw 16"

Recovery Straps

Snatch Rope

Selection of ropes

Shackles x4

Snatch Blocks x4

Sand Ladders x4

Sand Anchor

Air Compressor

Tire changing tools

Tire pressure gauge

Lifting Bags x2

Wide selection of hand tools

Air or Electric 1/2 or 3/4 Ratchet Gun

Road hazard signs and cones

Hi-Vis jacket

Portable lights

Head torch

Vehicle spares - Filters, Fan belts, Tubing, Sealants, Valves, Nuts & bolts etc

Inner Tubes

Wheel Gators

Rubber ground mat

Cloth Rags

Hand cleaning items

Occasional items

Occasional items

Occasional items

These can be items that you need to get to a few times a week, or subject to weather conditions and needs.


LPG Gas bottles

LPG Gas Stow away BBQ

LPG Gas leak tester

Replacement water filters x8

Petrol Inverter Generator

Jerry Can - Petrol (Generator and chainsaw)

Fold up table and chairs

Rugs and Mats

Wellington Boots

Climb Boots

Wet weather gear

Cold weather gear

Clothing - Summer to Winter

Extra bedding - Duvets, pillows, sheets etc

Food Stores - Long life milk, tinned, teabags, sugar etc

General Stores  - Toiletries, toilet rolls, shampoos etc

Sundries Stores -  Light bulbs, Batteries etc

Personal items - Books etc

Long term items

Occasional items

Occasional items

These will be some of the same items already listed. But mainly equipment that is not needed that often.


Jerry Can - Diesel (Truck)

125cc Motorbike

Jerry Can - Petrol (Motorbike)

Motorbike spares and fluids, tires etc

External Shelter - Tarpaulin, stakes, ropes etc

Camping Gear - Tents, Bergens etc

Truck Spare Wheel

Log Burner/BBQ

Wood for burning

Fishing Equipment

Vehicle spares - Brake pads, UJ's, injectors, winch cable, nuts & bolts etc

Tools - Mig Welder, Plasma cutter, Compressor, grinder etc

Material Stores - Metal bars, strips, plates, piping etc

Electrical Stores - Clips, connectors, cabling etc

Habitation Spares - Water pump, Solenoid valves, Piping and fittings etc

Spare battery 24V (Truck)

Fold up workbench

Metal Vice

what next?

Now you have a base list you can design and build a storage solution that will fit your vehicles space. Let's allocate them within my design.

Chassis Storage - Left side

Chassis Storage - Right side

Chassis Storage - Right side

These are low mounted directly to the trucks chassis and can take a mixture of weights.


Daily items

Occasional items

Vehicle breakdown & Recovery items

Chassis Storage - Right side

Chassis Storage - Right side

Chassis Storage - Right side

This side will be for the stow away LPG Gas BBQ and Petrol inverter generator. The remaining chassis space will take up the extended truck diesel tank.

Habitation box garage - Left side

Habitation box garage - Right side

Habitation box garage - Right side

The garage is built within the habitation box and is well insulated.


Occasional items

Habitation box garage - Right side

Habitation box garage - Right side

Habitation box garage - Right side

This side will be for mainly the refillable LPG Gas bottles and some occasional items.

Rear left storage - Raised

This is a rear mounted moveable storage system designed to be lowered when needed. 


Long term items

Rear left storage - Lowered

Here is the system lowered to ground level.


This makes things a lot easier getting heavy items unloaded like the truck spare wheel and motorbike.

'grab bag' storage

This may sound strange, whenever traveling off grid and alone you should always have a 'grab bag' prepared. This is a term used by the military it's for in situations where if you had to grab one thing and run to survive it would contain all the necessary basic items to live for a short period of time. I would have two, in easy reach from the main doors, one in the VEHICLE CAB and the other in the HABITATION BOX. Here is a list of items this would contain:


SPOT Gen4 – Satellite GPS Tracker and Emergency Beacon, Essential/prescribed medication, plus asthma and respiratory aids, Hearing aids, Spectacles, contact lenses, Sunglasses, Useful phone numbers, Mobile phone, Mini solar charger, Spare vehicle keys, First aid kit, Paracetamol, Water purification tablets, Salt tablets, Electrolyte sachets, Anti Malaria Tablets, Hayfever tablets, Basic toiletries eg: toothbrush, toothpaste, sanitary towels, x2 24 hour ration food packs, Water, Change of clothing, Can opener, Clothing, Wind and rainproof clothing, Strong outdoors shoes, Waterproof torch, Spare batteries (check regularly) Consider a wind-up model, Radio, Spare batteries (check regularly) Consider a wind-up model, Anti-bacterial hand wipes/gel, Small blanket, Small sleeping bag, Small tent, Sun hats, sunscreen, Toilet paper, Rubbish bags, Thermos flasks, Knife, Compass, String/paracord, Matches, Foil blanket, Cord, Mirror, Cotton wool, Earbuds, Cutting wire, Copies of insurance documents, Copies of Passport, Copies of driving licence, Copies of vehicle registration, Copies of vehicle ownership, Copies of any medical history, Money, credit cards. (With personal indentification documents you will only have the originals in one of the two grab bags unfortunately).


Again this is all down to personal preference and will vary according to your needs.


Once construction starts images will be added.

frequently asked questions

It's a good question, you never know when you might need them. As mentioned I'm happy to try and fix things no matter where. It's also one of the advantages of having a 18 ton truck you don't really need to worry about the weight. 

Yes I will, I'm planning to make one at a later stage. This will be used to mount a full set of driving lights access the front but also carry two spare tires.

With any travel you never know where you will end up, and maybe in a situation where food and water have run out. I always carry a supply of long life food as well as 10 days worth of Army issue 24 hour ration packs and water bottles. It's always best to be prepared just in case.

I have followed what other people have done and use a 24 V electric cable winch powered from the trucks batteries. I did design a two ram hydraulic version but it became too complicated. And in the event of the hydraulic failure it would become very difficult to raise and lower.

This is very handy in situations where trucks are not allowed within a town or village. So it's fair easier to park up at a rural location and then bike into town for a look around and supplies. Alternatively it's great to go sight seeing where the truck might be able to go.

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