Show your DIY Power Drawer

[DieselJoe01]

I did mine really basic, but I bought an extension cord with a fabric insuslation on the cord so I have less chance for the cord to break by moving with the drawer everyday and the holes with the grommets were already there on the box! And I mount the powerbar with Velcro and it holds very well.

 

[Tuc04]

You can check out this thread.

Power drawer for non snap On boxes

Has anyone bought, or made, anything like the power drawer available on the Snap On boxes that holds your cordless tools in a deep drawer? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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[MatBirch]

Plan on those stick on zip tie mounts falling off. Not if... when.

 

[DieselJoe01]

Plan on those stick on zip tie mounts falling off. Not if... when.

I stick one behind the drawer the hold down the cord so it doesn't rub on the drawer on top and I removed it because it prevent the drawer from fully closing because it touches the lock mechanism and it was really hard to remove! Only time will tell!

 

[oltruckag]

Plan on those stick on zip tie mounts falling off. Not if... when.

A dot of superglue before applying usually will keep them in place much longer. Be sure to clean the surface of oil first as well. A little trick we use in the panel shop to keep wiring attached to doors for more than 5 minutes before the double stick tape fails...

 

[logixjock]

A dot of superglue before applying usually will keep them in place much longer. Be sure to clean the surface of oil first as well. A little trick we use in the panel shop to keep wiring attached to doors for more than 5 minutes before the double stick tape fails...

I started using clamps like these on enclosure door harnesses, one on each side of the hinge with an appropriate sized loop. They work for years in some pretty harsh industrial environments.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V2YBDS5/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[rayra]

Does in a vehicle count?

 

[DieselJoe01]

Does in a vehicle count?

That's a nice build, I like the big drawer! How much weight can you put in those?

 

[senlow]

I started using clamps like these on enclosure door harnesses, one on each side of the hinge with an appropriate sized loop. They work for years in some pretty harsh industrial environments.

They are known as adel clamps.

 

[logixjock]

They are known as adel clamps.

Indeed they are, I figured a link to a generic version might be of more utility to someone who isn't in the airplane business.

 

[rayra]

That's a nice build, I like the big drawer! How much weight can you put in those?

well the left one is chock full of vehicle tools, jumpers, tire repair, first aid and fire and the right is full of towing, straps, winch support gear and a bugout bag. I've had them out a few times for other work I'd say 75-80# of stuff in each.
It's all plywood construction and there are no drawer pulls / glides. Each drawer is in its own box. And the platform filler piece forward of the power box flips over and 2x20L jugs socket into it.
And I've piled about 600# of concrete on top and the drawers still function fine.
Best part is that looking in thru the windows you see nothing but a carpeted floor.
I ran 1/0 cable to both front and rear of the vehicle to power a 12k-lb winch, hitch mounted. And the cable rises thru the floor and sidewall in the back to connect to the power box, which also has rooftop solar tied in, a 2000W inverter, 12v sockets, USB chargers and Anderson power plugs. The roof-mounted solar is in a locking hinged bracket, it's a folding panel kit that can be set on the ground and plugged into the back of the box as well, so the vehicle can park in the shade or under an awning and still take in solar power.
Dual batteries, high output alternator, isolator / connecting solenoid, aux battery acts as a 'house' battery when the vehicle is off, charged by solar. Turn the key and start the vehicle and both batteries are combined again.
It was all a lot of work on a small budget over a couple years.
Most of it is thoroughly documented on an 'overlanding' forum, but those images will be coming down soon.

 

[DieselJoe01]

well the left one is chock full of vehicle tools, jumpers, tire repair, first aid and fire and the right is full of towing, straps, winch support gear and a bugout bag. I've had them out a few times for other work I'd say 75-80# of stuff in each.
It's all plywood construction and there are no drawer pulls / glides. Each drawer is in its own box. And the platform filler piece forward of the power box flips over and 2x20L jugs socket into it.
And I've piled about 600# of concrete on top and the drawers still function fine.
Best part is that looking in thru the windows you see nothing but a carpeted floor.
I ran 1/0 cable to both front and rear of the vehicle to power a 12k-lb winch, hitch mounted. And the cable rises thru the floor and sidewall in the back to connect to the power box, which also has rooftop solar tied in, a 2000W inverter, 12v sockets, USB chargers and Anderson power plugs. The roof-mounted solar is in a locking hinged bracket, it's a folding panel kit that can be set on the ground and plugged into the back of the box as well, so the vehicle can park in the shade or under an awning and still take in solar power.
Dual batteries, high output alternator, isolator / connecting solenoid, aux battery acts as a 'house' battery when the vehicle is off, charged by solar. Turn the key and start the vehicle and both batteries are combined again.
It was all a lot of work on a small budget over a couple years.
Most of it is thoroughly documented on an 'overlanding' forum, but those images will be coming down soon.

That's a really nice Setup! And It's really complete! You did a really good job dude!

 

[DieselJoe01]

Plan on those stick on zip tie mounts falling off. Not if... when.

4 years in at the moment and they are still holding up great. when i installed them I used a heat gun to heat the paint and the sticker.