The 'Buddybox'... Still demand ???

Work in progress...




Playing with this a the moment! This is just a proto...

 

I was thinking the same thing. Those hinges are enough to hold it closed, and you'd just need a 2 finger sized hole to lift it up, maybe? (just thinking because people were talking about building it down to a price)

 

No, the catches are something I have added, as the T -trim around the front. (These are 2 of the main costs)
Just demonstrating what can be done really.
Flatpack at low cost would be just the box and fittings.(instructions)
Prebuilt ones and other ones....will see how it goes.

 

Least you understand!!!

 

My Westy one retailed at £135.00, Walnut and Formica lid, T Trim, Adjustable feet... Too involved and time consuming!
People question why the cost.... Look at one next time you go to a show... they were a piece of art!

'WestyBox'











Now just keeping it basic... for the time being!

 

@myvanway 69 Can I ask what you used to cut out the slot for the t-trim please? I'm lloking at building some new units for the van over the winter and that looks like a really nice finish.

 

This is just what I'm looking for, so watching with interest.

Maybe offer flatpack plain mdf for the skinflints those on a budget, and a customising service for those that want something extra and are willing to pay - after all the market is made up of all sorts of people.

 

A router & Trimming blade.
I also have a Oldskool Plane that duz the same job... but requires more effort!!

 

Might do 2 sorts... will see!
DIY Jobbie and a Oak veneer one, Just want to keep it simple though for the time being!

 

Does your box have a slanted bottom like the walkthrough?

 

Nope, adjustable feet!

 

They look really cool , ive got one that is original buddy seat type in my eurovette, one question how do you hold them in place? mine has original spring bolt frame system which clicks into bulkhead , are yours quick realease ? Sorry if ive missed something earlier in the thread , just asking out of interest thats all and i have had quite a few peeps who are interested in them ask me where they can get one. Good luck with the proto and the future ,good idea

 

I am interested in one
Now added to my watch list

 

Fitting is at the owners discression, if they put it in the walk through it is advised that it is secured whilst vehicle is in motion.
Mine is secured via a L shaped bracket from the box to the side of the walk through, on butterfly (Wing nuts) so it can easily be removed when camping/parked up.
Due to the variations in interior, it is down to the common sense of the owner to make sure it is secured whist travelling. I just say how ive fitted it!

 

I'd snap one of these chaps up when you've got something ready.

 

Cool, had alot of very helpful positive support this time round.
I'll keep you all informed how things progress and hopfully sort a group buy at some point!

Thanks Ya'll.

 

I would have one to mate!