I need good idea!

ISeeWetPeople

ISeeWetPeople

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Finland
Just bought this van and im planing to build it so i can take 4 standups with me.. so any good ideas are welcome...

this van has 6 seats so i have only back of the car for jetskis.. but it is still 2.4meters long space=)
problem is that i have to use it to haul my tools monday-friday and weekends i ride.. so what ever i build it has to be easy to take down.. and second thing is that it has to be easy to use.. we ride 3-5hours in big waves and after that i dont have energy to lift those badboys=)
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OCD Solutions

OCD Solutions

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That thing is awesome! I'm assuming a small displacement TD?

How many tools do you have to store? Big and bulky or could they be in totes that you can unload easily enough?

I was going to suggest the drawer style tool box's with the skis on top but I think you would run out of headroom for the top 2 skis.

This ones failrly low profile but then it limits what it can hold so it really depends on what tools or material you are hauling.
http://www.pickupspecialties.com/Delta/jobox_aluminum_truck_tool_box_drawers.html

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X2Kid

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Canberra, Australia.
Two ski's won't fit between the wheel arches (or would they?) so you would need a false floor anyway. That would put OCD Solutions suggestion back in play. A pivoting rack system where you load two ski's on the top level and winch it into the roof cavity before loading the lower two ski's might be an option, or a fixed rack option. Let us know ALL your critical dimensions including width between wheel arches, floor to inner roof height, internal width, width and height of rear door opening.
 
ISeeWetPeople

ISeeWetPeople

Location
Finland
OCD Solutions said:
That thing is awesome! I'm assuming a small displacement TD?

How many tools do you have to store? Big and bulky or could they be in totes that you can unload easily enough?

I was going to suggest the drawer style tool box's with the skis on top but I think you would run out of headroom for the top 2 skis.

This ones failrly low profile but then it limits what it can hold so it really depends on what tools or material you are hauling.
http://www.pickupspecialties.com/Delta/jobox_aluminum_truck_tool_box_drawers.html

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2.5 TDI 130hp

I do renovations so i have small and big tools so i need that floor space. That drawer is not for me.. it would be handy if my tools were smaller=)
 
ISeeWetPeople

ISeeWetPeople

Location
Finland
so i took some pics and meazurements car is 7.4meters long :):D

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Back space is 2.4 meters long but i can remove that wall where i want.. but 2.4meter is enough superjet is about 2.2meters. i could remove that wall 20cm forward so i can have my fuel jugs and ride gear there too..

god damit you are right X2KID between tires there is 135cm space and superjet is 67cm wide and i need to make space for 2 superjets 1 rickter and one mod superjet so if i put those superjets on the floor they will fit.. :D:D:D and that tire arch is gets wider on the way up..

on the lower point height is 187cm and superjet is about 75cm height so plenty of room doorway is 150cm x 178

there are these rails on the floor for the seats (This used to be a buss) and there is one on both sides too for that movable wall too and i was wondering could i use them somehow..
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And as i wrote earlier i need big and small tools in my work so have to build some totes and boxes.. most of them (power tools) are in their own box anyway.
but what ever i build it has to be simple and easy to remove..
and sometimes i have to haul boards planks etc so i need to open that wall and make a hatch
if i do that there will be 5.2m space for them
 
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OCD Solutions

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Back when I used to work out of a service van, we had wooden totes like you mention. They were up against the against the bulkhead and held all our common use power tools. It would take two people to lift out but it could be removed pretty quick.

If you built a rolling cart, one person should be able to slide it in and out the side door with ease.
 
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X2Kid

Location
Canberra, Australia.
More thoughts...The taper of the vehicle sides rules out a full height arrangement. I visualise a frame structure similar that to a table (four legs and a rectangular top). I would consider a second hand commercial pallet rack as a donor for the frame. One of the standard lengths is 2.4 metres/8 foot which is perfect for your needs. I'd consider the older-style bolt secured arrangement rather than current slip-in-and-hammer style. Upper bunks to be a metal frame hinged at the front so that the rear can descend to facilitate loading/unloading. Front of framework to have two hand winches mounted to allow loading and securing. I suggest a skeletal framework so that you can reach up from below to access and operate the winch and securing device. That's the basics in my mind. How does that sound?
 
ISeeWetPeople

ISeeWetPeople

Location
Finland
X2Kid said:
More thoughts...The taper of the vehicle sides rules out a full height arrangement. I visualise a frame structure similar that to a table (four legs and a rectangular top). I would consider a second hand commercial pallet rack as a donor for the frame. One of the standard lengths is 2.4 metres/8 foot which is perfect for your needs. I'd consider the older-style bolt secured arrangement rather than current slip-in-and-hammer style. Upper bunks to be a metal frame hinged at the front so that the rear can descend to facilitate loading/unloading. Front of framework to have two hand winches mounted to allow loading and securing. I suggest a skeletal framework so that you can reach up from below to access and operate the winch and securing device. That's the basics in my mind. How does that sound?
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Sounds good i maybe even have those racks in my storage.. hmmmm
 
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