My DIY Rear Cargo Platform for Fridge & Slider

[gorgin4325]

I just finished building a platform for my Setpower PT55 fridge and slide. I got inspired by some of the builds on this forum, but I'm limited in what I can build both in terms of knowledge/experience, and tools. One trip to HomeDepot and I was able to make this in about 10 hours.

The most important thing for me was to make sure all my camping gear fit, and that I could use the bottom for a 4 ft camping table while still having access to the storage compartment under the floor. And lastly, I had to make sure the fridge lids open fully while on the platform.

Here are the results:

Fully loaded:

This is how I secured the platform to the floor so that it won't tip over when the fridge is extended. Credit for the idea goes to a Bronco6G member whose name escapes me now.

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[da_jokker]

Yeah I really wanted my folding table to fit under as well but it ended up not working out because the area under my fridge was a perfect fit for my water, Compressor, BlueEtti, and recovery. The right side has Folding chairs, lock box, and a mini-folding table.

This allows all my gear to stay in the Bronco 24/7 with the Right shelf open for either Camping gear, Costco Runs, or suitecases for those Hotel based get-aways.

 

[gorgin4325]

Yeah I really wanted my folding table to fit under as well but it ended up not working out because the area under my fridge was a perfect fit for my water, Compressor, BlueEtti, and recovery. The right side has Folding chairs, lock box, and a mini-folding table.

This allows all my gear to stay in the Bronco 24/7 with the Right shelf open for either Camping gear, Costco Runs, or suitecases for those Hotel based get-aways.

I love that setup. I made the right shelves removable for the same reasons!

 

[ROKBRNC]

For someone that has limited tools/knowledge, I’d say you knocked it out of the park! Nice job!

 

[gorgin4325]

For someone that has limited tools/knowledge, I’d say you knocked it out of the park! Nice job!

Thank you! I just hope it holds up to some abuse! I'm visiting Gulches offroad park in South Carolina next week. Fingers crossed it will hold up. I will remove some of the heavy items from the top of the platform before I hit the trails though. I don't think the heavy power bank will enjoy getting tossed around on the trails!

 

[lakesinai]

Thank you! I just hope it holds up to some abuse! I'm visiting Gulches offroad park in South Carolina next week. Fingers crossed it will hold up. I will remove some of the heavy items from the top of the platform before I hit the trails though. I don't think the heavy power bank will enjoy getting tossed around on the trails!

You fit alot of "Stuff" in there! Nice work. Tell me about Gulches off-road park here in SC?

 

[gorgin4325]

You fit alot of "Stuff" in there! Nice work. Tell me about Gulches off-road park here in SC?

And that's just the rear! I have a huge THULE roof cargo box filled with all my lightweight bulky items! The back seats are also filled with crap lol

Here is the park: www.gulchesorvpark.com I've never been there, so I thought I'd include it in my Labor Day weekend road trip.

 

[lakesinai]

And that's just the rear! I have a huge THULE roof cargo box filled with all my lightweight bulky items! The back seats are also filled with crap lol

Here is the park: www.gulchesorvpark.com I've never been there, so I thought I'd include it in my Labor Day weekend road trip.

My set-up is a bit simpler for the beach. The only thing that slides are the two beach chairs that fit in the middle! Is IS so nice to have an electric frig!

 

[spidydt]

How are you accessing to the storage compartment under the floor with the fridge in?

 

[gorgin4325]

How are you accessing to the storage compartment under the floor with the fridge in?

Sorry, I don't understand your question. Look at the first picture. Does that help answer your question? There is a 4 inch space between the floor and the fridge. That is enough to grab all my tools from there. I use a bottle jack, so I removed the stock one from the car. The jack was the only thing that was hard to get out.

Also, if you look closely, you will see that I made two cuts on the trunk mat along the storage lid, that way the rest of the mat will be put while I open the storage compartment.

 

[Ibuprofen3293]

Yeah I really wanted my folding table to fit under as well but it ended up not working out because the area under my fridge was a perfect fit for my water, Compressor, BlueEtti, and recovery. The right side has Folding chairs, lock box, and a mini-folding table.

This allows all my gear to stay in the Bronco 24/7 with the Right shelf open for either Camping gear, Costco Runs, or suitecases for those Hotel based get-aways.

Looks great. Where would one but some aluminum channel, platform material (plywood?) and fasteners like that?

 

[Chazzy]

Yeah I really wanted my folding table to fit under as well but it ended up not working out because the area under my fridge was a perfect fit for my water, Compressor, BlueEtti, and recovery. The right side has Folding chairs, lock box, and a mini-folding table.

This allows all my gear to stay in the Bronco 24/7 with the Right shelf open for either Camping gear, Costco Runs, or suitecases for those Hotel based get-aways.

Love what you did here. And using the Creform makes it easier to assemble I bet. And to change if needed. Pros and Cons?

 

[spidydt]

Sorry, I don't understand your question. Look at the first picture. Does that help answer your question? There is a 4 inch space between the floor and the fridge. That is enough to grab all my tools from there. I use a bottle jack, so I removed the stock one from the car. The jack was the only thing that was hard to get out.

Also, if you look closely, you will see that I made two cuts on the trunk mat along the storage lid, that way the rest of the mat will be put while I open the storage compartment.

Yes I see that there’s a gap. What I don’t understand is how you get anything out of the storage bin that's behind the tools. Unless you just don’t keep anything in there?

 

[gorgin4325]

Yes I see that there’s a gap. What I don’t understand is how you get anything out of the storage bin that's behind the tools. Unless you just don’t keep anything in there?

The lid opens high enough that I can take my two small tool bags (one is the one the Bronco came with) and all tire replacement tools out, except for the jack. I use a bottle jack. If I want to access the jack in the storage compartment. I'll try to take a picture for you. Give me a few minutes.

 

[gorgin4325]

Yes I see that there’s a gap. What I don’t understand is how you get anything out of the storage bin that's behind the tools. Unless you just don’t keep anything in there?

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