Looking for a drawer system for a functional setup? Look no further than ORS
A huge part of making your camping experience a positive one is preparation. As the saying goes, failing to prepare is preparing to fail. To prepare for our lifestyle can be a tricky process. One thing that’s for certain is the way your storage system works is 90% of it.
The type of storage solution you require is hugely dependant on your vehicle, and the type of camping you do. We’ve seen everything from waterproof tubs and boxes to roof pods to cheap plastic drawers from the discount store. Just about anything can be used to good effect if you’re resourceful enough.
The one storage solution that has stood up over time, and transcended wagons, Utes, camper and caravans is the humble drawer system. And once you have a set of drawers yourself, you wonder how you ever went without.
A good drawer system is one that’s completely customised to suit your vehicle and your camping needs. That can range from a simple single drawer purely for storage to a fully customised interior fit out incorporating a fridge, induction cooker and plenty more. The possibilities are genuinely endless.
Which drawer system should I get?
So how do you determine what sort of drawer set up will be right for you? This can be quite a daunting process, as some drawer systems can be a substantial investment. You really want to get this right the first time!
We’ve got one in mind you might be keen on.
Offroad Systems
There are a number of manufacturers in Australia offering some pretty innovative systems. Very few have the reputation of ORS. These guys have been in the game a long time and have a solution for every storage situation.
They offer the option of of single or double runners. If it were us, we’d go with the double as it’s more robust and longer lasting. Plus it’s far less likely to rattle over time which is the cherry on top, as there’s nothing more irritating than that sound radiating from the back!
Customisable
You can customise them to suit your needs and your adventures. For example, if you want water tanks and pumps integrated, or you want electrical systems or fridge slides, ORS can design a unique system perfect for your rig. If you need a little assistance, they also have ‘off the shelf’ designs for most vehicles to save you the hassle of choosing.
You’ll save weight
In some vehicles, such as the Toyota Prado, you can actually save weight by removing the third row of seats and fitting ORS drawers. We reckon that has to be one of the only weight-saving accessories on the market right now! Impressively, the seats weigh more than the storage system so you can only imagine the weight saving possibilities on offer now.
We love the latch system
The externally mounted slide bolt doesn’t compromise internal volume like most latch systems do!
The lining is removable
Why does this matter? Hypothetically place yourself in a scenario for a moment. Let’s say on the road you headed past some pubs you weren’t expecting to be tempted by, so instead of cooking a meal you decided to stop in at a few for a much needed Parmy a couple days in a row. Now you realise you haven’t actually opened up your drawers for a few days where you’d stored some eggs. Some of these eggs became smashed and then had a few days to fester. Uh oh! Two things are for certain. You’re going to be hit in the nose with some horrendous scents and you’re going to have to get to work cleaning quicksmart. By making the lining removable, ORS have catered for accidents such as these. To do so, simply whip off the top poly clamps that hold the lining in place and take the entire lining out to wash. A little bit of scrubbing should get the job done, and you’ll be on the road again in no time, with the interior smelling like roses.
So your car won’t be overloaded with weight (in fact, it’ll be lighter than it was without the drawers), you’ll have organisation down pat and you’ll be able to clean easily. What’s not to love about the ORS Drawer System?
