Two seat Tahoe overlander build...

[Tozan]

My Tahoe is used as a daily driver but, is often used as an Over-lander vehicle on weekends too. So it is a build in progress. I guess I should have just done one big build thread on this... lol

I decided to remove the 2nd and 3rd row seats for more efficient storage and a more usable area for over-landing. For today I only have photos of what it looks like with the seats out and I will add more photos and information after I design and start building this out.

I seldom have passengers in the back and if I really need it we can drive my wife's car.

Sooo. I decided to remove the second row seats for more storage room. I put a level in the back area to see how deep the area is compared to the back. It is roughly 6.5 inches at the deepest point and 4 feet wide and 36 inches front to back.

I am thinking of installing a heavy lockable storage unit here that will be bolted down on it's inside with the existing seat bolts. This storage area would be 6.5 inches or as deep as 12 inches allowing for a lot of storage space. It will be carpeted to blend in with the original carpet.


The rear section is 4x4 feet.

For the rear section I can do a few things.
1. leave it empty or leave my platform on it. See thread " Installing a storage / bed platform. https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thr...mping-in-a-tahoe-and-window-insulation.96888/

2. Install a 4x4 by 6 inch storage unit in the back and build the front deep enough to match the rear so I will be able to maintain the same height for a bed.



Let the fun begin...

 

[willieboy240]

Look on the 4Runner sites. They have a lot of great ideas for overlander stuff.

 

[rroadkilll]

Updates?

 

[Tozan]

I can configure this several ways in this photo there is no second row seat.



Under storage area give a lot of room for essential items.

 

[Tozan]

I have added ton of stuff to this build... lol I will just post up some of the photos here. If you have questions feel free to ask. This is is a steel shelf I made it fits a full size 5 inch memory mattress on top.



I insulated the windows they are 1 inch thick foam with a camo cover for privacy and comfort.



This is my 270 degree awning great for off road adventures or anytime you want your own shade.




Camping out in the wilderness we traveled about 80 miles off road to get here.


Of course running water...

 

[Tozan]

Of course you have to have a refrigerator this one goes from -4 degrees to 60 degrees I keep my medical trauma bag right in front of it.



I built this fold up slide out table for cooking outdoors there is also a table that mounts to the left side and the running water posted above fits in the rack to the left... No water tank outside on this trip because the highs were 30 and lows only 8 degrees even the dutch oven needed gas to heat it up... lol


On board air tank it can air up all four tires in less than 5 minutes.

Air lines the red ones are installed under the carpet.

 

[Tozan]

SUV rifle rack also doubles holding water bottles, radios, carabiner s or other stuff.


Molle pouches easily attach to the shelf too.



You can attach all kinds of stuff under the shelf.



Better King shocks to be installed soon...

 

[992dr]

Love this build, everything is coming out great.
Those Kings are crazy. How much lift will they provide or is it going to be stock height just better performing set up?
What are your plans for the rear?

Nicely done man, looks killer.

 

[Geoffsfas10]

This is pretty kickass!!

 

[Tozan]

Love this build, everything is coming out great.
Those Kings are crazy. How much lift will they provide or is it going to be stock height just better performing set up?
What are your plans for the rear?
Nicely done man, looks killer.

Thank you, I run a 4 inch lift now and most likely will pick up another inch for a total of 5 inches front and rear. The kings will enable more wheel travel most likely up to 8 inches or more depending on how much the axles will take... They should preform better although I have no complaints about the RC 7000's on there now. The rear for now will most likely stay the same

This is pretty kickass!!

Thank you. I really like how it works... I just keep thinking of other stuff to do to it... lol