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#1 ·
Been awhile since I was last on and had to get my account access restored. I hope all are doing well.
I am moving onto my next project for the Phoenix (SC).
I am building a drawer system that fits into the back half of the SC.
There will be two drawers that will extend out 20" allowing me to store things in the back of the bed and when needed pull the drawers forward to provide easy access.
The Big question I have right now is how to mount the frame of the system to the bed?
I am thinking that I could use the D Rings in the back floor of the bed but before I go do anything I will regret I wanted to ask others if anyone has tried removing the bolts that hold these D-Rings in place?
I don't know what or how they are anchored but if I can remove the bolt and thread that bold through the plywood and back into the bed (assuming they are long enough or get longer bolts) it would allow me to secure the base frame.

I am not doing a full bed drawer system because I want to keep access to the Brunk.

Thanks for your thoughts
Solkuter

PS I am hoping to post a lot more videos on my month long trip I took last year up and down the East Coast as I am heading out on a cross country trip with the month.
 
#2 ·
Well after reviewing as many docs as I could find I took the plung and took out the D rings in the rear of the bed and yes they are bolted through the frame. Easy to remove. Here is the replacement screws and rubber washer I am using:
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#3 ·
I have all but finished the building of the bed drawers.
I am attaching photos so you can see that the brunk is fully accessible with the drawers installed.
This system is important to me as the rooftop tent over the bed makes accessing the things in the rear a lot more difficult.
I have to paint everything (been too cold) and attach drawer pulls to complete.
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I will post more pictures when done.