We brought the kitchen unit way back over Xmas yet to install in the ute waiting for the canopy but don’t get why people don’t go for it more think it’s a fantastic unit. Guess have wait to use it in the real world for the price it’s fantastic. Arb do one but it’s $$$$
Hi Tim, I made drawers for my old Land Rover years ago but they were way heavier than these. After looking at these XTM ones I thought I would give them a go. I will be taking off in a couple of weeks so I really think they should make my trip more convenient. I will be post videos when that trip is completed with my assessment of them. Good luck with yours & yes I think the price was really good.
@@dougrorison1211 I think I am just going to get the titan draw for the other side as are little bit cheaper will just double check all bolts are tight as seen few people saying things come lose.
@@timtuinier7839 Sounds good Tim. I don't have a stockist like 4wd Supacentre near me so my choice is quite limited here. I think you will find that most of these budget type drawers will do the job & make your trip more enjoyable . Some of the 'up market' names are just that, names!
Hi Doug, Thanks for your previous reply. Also wondering how you find standing in front of the food prep/cutting part of the slide out kitchen when the ute door is where you'd stand. Do you stand on the outer side of the ute to do this?
Hi Paul, I haven't found the drop down ute tailgate to be a problem when preparing. I actually use it as part of the prep area but as I travel solo I guess I dont need as much space as say a family might. I have a few videos which actually show the kitchen being used. From memory it was a video at Carawine Gorge but you will have to wade through a lot of travel footage but that is what fast forward is for!
Hi Doug, great video - very informative. By the way, how did you connect the drawers and slide-out kitchen to the floor of your ute? I have a Mazda BT-50 (Ford Ranger clone) and I'm looking at getting the XTM set up with slide-out kitchen and drawers on the right. Also, can you access your fridge when the kitchen is out and assembled?
The XTM drawers are easier to set up than the Titan drawers from Supacentre, you don't need to remove anything, just slot in the 4 bolts and nuts. I'm glad I waited and done my research before purchasing the XMT drawers, much better manufactured than Titans
@@davidkelly1677 Hi Dave, I found them to be sturdy enough for their purpose. They are put together with nylock nuts & under the 'normal' conditions that you would encounter on Australian roads, they should hold up as well as any other brands on the market. I know that some of the people who put videos up on You Tube travel on very ' extreme' tracks & literally 'shake the shit' out of their vehicles & their equipment. I would have no doubt that any of the equipment on the market could not stand up to that sort of abuse. I always use the dictum that I buy the cheapest possible thing that will do the job & that if it fails then I replace it. There is a saying that 'you only get what you pay for' but seriously, most of the stuff we are sold today comes from China anyway & a lot of it comes out of the same factories. People who think that they are getting a 'better' product because they pay heaps of money for it are deluding themselves. I just completed an 8000km trip & the XTM stuff I used is as good as when I left. On a prior trip I used drawers that I actually built myself & remember having to replace a screw at the back of them when one of the runners came loose & the drawer would not slide That is one of the reasons I put my faith in these XTM drawers & they stood up to any punishment that I gave them. Having said that, I do not like to abuse my gear because I might come to rely on it!
@@dougrorison1211 Thanks Doug. My thoughts exactly. The amount and number of products around now is getting ridiculous. As is the cost (I saw a fire pit with a logo on it for $300!!!). My four wheel drive has developed a few rattles but at the same time, it's done some interesting roads through the Simpson and Oodnadatta. I keep debating whether to build my own packing system, but I doubt I'd achieve anything lighter or necessarily cheaper. Really enjoying your style of video. Keep up the great work!
@@davidkelly1677 Thank you David. I did go the ' build your own ' route but when I saw the XTM stuff for the prices, (on special at BCF) I could not go past them. I had looked at ARB & a few other brands but could not justify their prices for what 'advantages' they were saying I would get by owning them! Glad you like the videos. Safe travels.
I’ve checked these out in person and certainly good quality. But I see a bit of a weight penalty at 26 kg a draw. So that has to be taken into consideration.
I think most of the available units on the market would be of similar weight but having used my system on an 8000km trip recently, I had no issues at all regarding weight. This system was probably lighter than my previous home made version !
Titan single 900mm draw which is the same size is 31kg per draw and a lot of people are running them. So this is a little lighter and better built which sold me.
Would like to see how you installed the bottom drawer as I have no tie down points in the tub of a BT50 / 2012 Ute.Just purchased the single drawer and looks like I have to remove the top of the drawer unit which is held down by Allen screws to be able to insert self drilling screws through the cross support channels of the XTM into the ute’s floor bed ribs.?
Hi Kevin. If you pull the drawer out to its fullest extent, you will see at the back a ring clip on either side. Pull each of these in towards the centre & the drawer will slide fully out of the case. This will give you access to the bottom of the unit which has holes so that you can screw or bolt the unit to the tub of your ute.
@@dougrorison1211 Thanks Doug I have already done that but my first impression was that the amount of room to use a drill upto 800 mms from the drawer’s open end and the distance of the roof to those cross members would be impossible to operate a drill driver in. I will have a closer look in the morning as I have only purchased this unit today. Again thank you for your prompt reply. I’ll let you know how I go.
@@kevinbrotherson5433 Kevin, I actually marked the hole positions using the base as a template. I then drilled through the tub & fitted bolts through the base & tub & tightened from underneath. I dont know if BT50 tub has enough room to do this without encountering obstacles. The Navara tub was clear in that regard. Good luck.
@@dougrorison1211 G’day Doug have fixed the drawer casing easily to the tub floor by removing the carpet clad wood roof of the casing which is held down by 8 screws exposing the whole of the underside and it’s 3 cross plates for easily fixing them to the floor, That roof section was placed back on top and screwed down. My fridge slide will be easily fixed on top.The removable roof is a godsend and should be highlighted in any advertising. Once again thanks for your help. Cheers Kevin.
@@kevinbrotherson5433 Hey Kevin I didn't know about the roof section. I will check mine out. Others have asked about fitting the fridge slide to the top of the drawer unit. I would be interested in seeing how yours turns out. Cheers Doug
I made a video showing how I installed a scupper vent on my canopy to help with the dust problem. I also installed a curtain made of a bedsheet which virtually eliminated dust from my utility tub. I have a series of 12 videos of my last trip up north in WA which refer to how effective I found these 2 measures in combatting the dust ingress problem.
@@dougrorison1211 so you need to remove everything off the prep table first if you need to get anything out of the fridge whilst cooking? (that's not a sarcastic comment...genuine question). Or does the fridge slide extend out further, therefore extending all three sections out?
@@GB-cm6yy yes GB, you need to get stuff out of the fridge early as the fridge slides directly over prep area. I have never had an issue with that though as I can still access fridge through my canopy side window if I forget something.
Well, I have the fridge thingy screwed down with TEK screws which was how my old slider unit was anchored & that did not give me any problems on the corrugations. The bottom drawer is bolted to the floor with 10mm stainless bolts so I don't see any problems with them sliding about, but, of course, time will tell!
Good video mate I'm thinking of purchasing this product could you please tell me what the dimensions of the cooking area is? I have a Coleman hyperflame which is a fairly large cooker cheers mate
@@andybourne4094 Hi Andy. With the wind guard up the dimensions are 720mm wide 420mm deep. Without the guard add probably another 25mm but the guard is really the selling point for me. Hope that helps
As they are in the tub I don't hear any rattles from them specifically. Going over rough roads everything seems to rattle but I never find it annoying.
I never hear it as it is in the back of the ute & bolted to the floor. It's put together with nyloc nuts & bolts & for the price I paid I dont know if other stuff on the market would be any better. I have had it on an 8000km trip & it is still as good as when I installed it. Will be heading off again next week & I have just finished packing it all together & didn't find ant loose nuts or bolts.
Great setup mate!
Thank you. I hope it lives up to expectations when I get out on the dusty corrugated roads!
I'm looking at the same slide for my jimny looks really cool
Koowee cobber ..fabbo in every diirectin ..pip pips 😁
Thanks Buddy, enjoy your holiday camping.
Thank you Merlin
We brought the kitchen unit way back over Xmas yet to install in the ute waiting for the canopy but don’t get why people don’t go for it more think it’s a fantastic unit. Guess have wait to use it in the real world for the price it’s fantastic. Arb do one but it’s $$$$
Hi Tim, I made drawers for my old Land Rover years ago but they were way heavier than these. After looking at these XTM ones I thought I would give them a go. I will be taking off in a couple of weeks so I really think they should make my trip more convenient. I will be post videos when that trip is completed with my assessment of them. Good luck with yours & yes I think the price was really good.
@@dougrorison1211 I think I am just going to get the titan draw for the other side as are little bit cheaper will just double check all bolts are tight as seen few people saying things come lose.
@@timtuinier7839 Sounds good Tim. I don't have a stockist like 4wd Supacentre near me so my choice is quite limited here. I think you will find that most of these budget type drawers will do the job & make your trip more enjoyable . Some of the 'up market' names are just that, names!
Hi Doug,
Thanks for your previous reply. Also wondering how you find standing in front of the food prep/cutting part of the slide out kitchen when the ute door is where you'd stand. Do you stand on the outer side of the ute to do this?
Hi Paul, I haven't found the drop down ute tailgate to be a problem when preparing. I actually use it as part of the prep area but as I travel solo I guess I dont need as much space as say a family might. I have a few videos which actually show the kitchen being used. From memory it was a video at Carawine Gorge but you will have to wade through a lot of travel footage but that is what fast forward is for!
Hi Doug, great video - very informative. By the way, how did you connect the drawers and slide-out kitchen to the floor of your ute? I have a Mazda BT-50 (Ford Ranger clone) and I'm looking at getting the XTM set up with slide-out kitchen and drawers on the right. Also, can you access your fridge when the kitchen is out and assembled?
Hi Paul. I put a video up called XTM kitchen installation. The drawers I drilled through the tub & bolted them down.
Bolt to plywood floor. find anchor points in your own car for the ply wood
The XTM drawers are easier to set up than the Titan drawers from Supacentre, you don't need to remove anything, just slot in the 4 bolts and nuts. I'm glad I waited and done my research before purchasing the XMT drawers, much better manufactured than Titans
Yes Troy, I found them very easy to set up. They held up well on my recent trip & I was delighted with them.
@@dougrorison1211 Some people say they rattle and fall apart. What was your opinion in that regard?
@@davidkelly1677 Hi Dave, I found them to be sturdy enough for their purpose. They are put together with nylock nuts & under the 'normal' conditions that you would encounter on Australian roads, they should hold up as well as any other brands on the market. I know that some of the people who put videos up on You Tube travel on very ' extreme' tracks & literally 'shake the shit' out of their vehicles & their equipment. I would have no doubt that any of the equipment on the market could not stand up to that sort of abuse. I always use the dictum that I buy the cheapest possible thing that will do the job & that if it fails then I replace it. There is a saying that 'you only get what you pay for' but seriously, most of the stuff we are sold today comes from China anyway & a lot of it comes out of the same factories. People who think that they are getting a 'better' product because they pay heaps of money for it are deluding themselves. I just completed an 8000km trip & the XTM stuff I used is as good as when I left.
On a prior trip I used drawers that I actually built myself & remember having to replace a screw at the back of them when one of the runners came loose & the drawer would not slide That is one of the reasons I put my faith in these XTM drawers & they stood up to any punishment that I gave them. Having said that, I do not like to abuse my gear because I might come to rely on it!
@@dougrorison1211 Thanks Doug. My thoughts exactly. The amount and number of products around now is getting ridiculous. As is the cost (I saw a fire pit with a logo on it for $300!!!). My four wheel drive has developed a few rattles but at the same time, it's done some interesting roads through the Simpson and Oodnadatta. I keep debating whether to build my own packing system, but I doubt I'd achieve anything lighter or necessarily cheaper. Really enjoying your style of video. Keep up the great work!
@@davidkelly1677 Thank you David. I did go the ' build your own ' route but when I saw the XTM stuff for the prices, (on special at BCF) I could not go past them. I had looked at ARB & a few other brands but could not justify their prices for what 'advantages' they were saying I would get by owning them! Glad you like the videos. Safe travels.
I’ve checked these out in person and certainly good quality. But I see a bit of a weight penalty at 26 kg a draw. So that has to be taken into consideration.
I think most of the available units on the market would be of similar weight but having used my system on an 8000km trip recently, I had no issues at all regarding weight. This system was probably lighter than my previous home made version !
Titan single 900mm draw which is the same size is 31kg per draw and a lot of people are running them. So this is a little lighter and better built which sold me.
Would like to see how you installed the bottom drawer as I have no tie down points in the tub of a BT50 / 2012 Ute.Just purchased the single drawer and looks like I have to remove the top of the drawer unit which is held down by Allen screws to be able to insert self drilling screws through the cross support channels of the XTM into the ute’s floor bed ribs.?
Hi Kevin. If you pull the drawer out to its fullest extent, you will see at the back a ring clip on either side. Pull each of these in towards the centre & the drawer will slide fully out of the case. This will give you access to the bottom of the unit which has holes so that you can screw or bolt the unit to the tub of your ute.
@@dougrorison1211 Thanks Doug I have already done that but my first impression was that the amount of room to use a drill upto 800 mms from the drawer’s open end and the distance of the roof to those cross members would be impossible to operate a drill driver in. I will have a closer look in the morning as I have only purchased this unit today. Again thank you for your prompt reply. I’ll let you know how I go.
@@kevinbrotherson5433 Kevin, I actually marked the hole positions using the base as a template. I then drilled through the tub & fitted bolts through the base & tub & tightened from underneath. I dont know if BT50 tub has enough room to do this without encountering obstacles. The Navara tub was clear in that regard. Good luck.
@@dougrorison1211 G’day Doug have fixed the drawer casing easily to the tub floor by removing the carpet clad wood roof of the casing which is held down by 8 screws exposing the whole of the underside and it’s 3 cross plates for easily fixing them to the floor, That roof section was placed back on top and screwed down. My fridge slide will be easily fixed on top.The removable roof is a godsend and should be highlighted in any advertising. Once again thanks for your help.
Cheers Kevin.
@@kevinbrotherson5433 Hey Kevin I didn't know about the roof section. I will check mine out. Others have asked about fitting the fridge slide to the top of the drawer unit. I would be interested in seeing how yours turns out. Cheers Doug
How do they hold up with dust getting in from dirt roads? Please
I made a video showing how I installed a scupper vent on my canopy to help with the dust problem. I also installed a curtain made of a bedsheet which virtually eliminated dust from my utility tub. I have a series of 12 videos of my last trip up north in WA which refer to how effective I found these 2 measures in combatting the dust ingress problem.
Gday Doug, does the fridge slide still work with the prep table out mate?
Yes Mal it will slide out over the prep area to where the cooker area starts.
@@dougrorison1211 so you need to remove everything off the prep table first if you need to get anything out of the fridge whilst cooking? (that's not a sarcastic comment...genuine question). Or does the fridge slide extend out further, therefore extending all three sections out?
@@GB-cm6yy yes GB, you need to get stuff out of the fridge early as the fridge slides directly over prep area. I have never had an issue with that though as I can still access fridge through my canopy side window if I forget something.
Pretty swish mate. What are your thoughts on how they'll handle corrugation?
Well, I have the fridge thingy screwed down with TEK screws which was how my old slider unit was anchored & that did not give me any problems on the corrugations. The bottom drawer is bolted to the floor with 10mm stainless bolts so I don't see any problems with them sliding about, but, of course, time will tell!
Good video mate I'm thinking of purchasing this product could you please tell me what the dimensions of the cooking area is? I have a Coleman hyperflame which is a fairly large cooker cheers mate
@@andybourne4094 Hi Andy. With the wind guard up the dimensions are 720mm wide 420mm deep. Without the guard add probably another 25mm but the guard is really the selling point for me. Hope that helps
@@dougrorison1211 thanks pal that helps me heaps the local bcf doesn't have one in stock so was unsure of dimensions safe travels mate
I have the same set up, spent a week camping and driving on corugation, I had no issues.
Hey mate what's the internal size of the fridge slide ?
L750mm x 430mm W x 50mmH
Nice video, thanks for posting. Are they rattly? Being all metal, Im guessing there be significant rattling going on when travelling rough roads?
As they are in the tub I don't hear any rattles from them specifically. Going over rough roads everything seems to rattle but I never find it annoying.
Does fridge slide out when work table and cooker is extended
Yes it slides out to first position ie over the preparation part.
Do you no what size friged it can hold up to ?
Could you please tell me what length the legs are at there shortest?
They would be about 500mm Peter.
Hey mate, does the kitchen and or the drawer rattle at all when driving ?
I never hear it as it is in the back of the ute & bolted to the floor. It's put together with nyloc nuts & bolts & for the price I paid I dont know if other stuff on the market would be any better. I have had it on an 8000km trip & it is still as good as when I installed it. Will be heading off again next week & I have just finished packing it all together & didn't find ant loose nuts or bolts.
Anyone fitted these to a 150 series
See my video XTM kitchen installation. It isn't difficult if your truck bed is metal.