Camper box DIY

[gymon]

Hey,
I’m planning to build a camper box for my car, and from what I’ve seen, most setups don’t sit on top of the plastic threshold at the back of the trunk. Is there a reason why people avoid doing that?

It would give me an extra 10 cm, which makes a big difference since I have the short version of the car. So I’d really like to make the most of the available space.

P.S. Not even sure if it’s called a “camper box” in English – feel free to correct me!

 

[JumpShip]

We built our own furniture for the van and chose to finish the cupboards before the threshold because of the shape of the rear doors .

 

[Dellmassive]

Measure the gap again from inside with the door closed.

The rear threshold plastics can't take too much weight.

 

[gymon]

Yes it can ;D so I’m wondering if there is any reason to not use that space

 

[CAB]

Is there space vertically? The doors curve in as they go up.

I would keep the weight on the floor and put a cut-out over the threshold so it is just touching.

 

[CAB]

If it is removable I think we'd call it a Camping Pod.

 

[Snoopi-y-Fan]

I'd keep that space without furniture but use it for other items, folding chairs or table, brollies, dog leads, coats, fire extinguisher, wet items etc - the list goes on.

 

[JumpShip]

It's our place for the silverscreen to be stored

 

[roadtripper]

In our Caravelle out kitchen pod does use some of the space, but that's because it's raised up on feet taking the main load.

A full camping pod will obviously be heavier but you could use the same strategy of having a couple of heavy duty planks for it to rest on but allowing it's "base" to overhang less load bearing trim?

 

[Green Giant]

Our tailgate has a little button on the inside panel for the door release, if you have this I would make it accessible if possible, but it’s definitely a space that shouldn’t be wasted, nothing that a bit of bungee cord can’t be used for so things don’t fall out when opening the doors