Storage just keeps getting smarter for our 4WD vehicles, which means we can be better equipped than ever to take on the most epic adventures, including that expedition through Africa. Good storage matters, with the solutions you carry on board the difference between having the right supplies and gear, and being left stranded and in trouble.
Increasing the storage capacity of your 4×4 in Africa is simple with the following upgrades, as recommended by our experts.
The roof rack
Let’s start with the most obvious way to boost the storage capacity of your 4×4. By taking storage up top, you can free up vital space inside your cab and put passenger comfort first – which is great news if your African expedition is a family adventure.
We stock and supply 4×4 roof rack systems for a long list of vehicles, including but not limited to the Toyota Land Cruiser (76, 78, 79, 100, 200 and 300 Series), Toyota Hilux, Prado, Nissan Patrol, Nissan Navara, Ford, Mitsubishi, VW and Isuzu.
The ARB BASE Rack in particular is a real game changer, providing a fully customisable, modular system that allows you to “Build, Attach, Set and Explore” to your heart’s content. Choose from various ARB rail kits to configure your setup further.
The drawer system
An equally configurable storage option is our drawer systems, and alongside our aftermarket suspension kits, they’re among our most popular purchases internationally.
Boosting capacity and organisation inside the cab, a premium quality drawer system has the power to transform the way you travel. Vehicle specific and fully customisable, a 4WD drawer system from the likes of ARB, Big Country or Buzz Overland could tick all the right boxes.
Enjoy generous capacity, exceptional durability, and lockable and stackable configurations (available for most models) that’ll serve you well, whether using your 4×4 for off-road pursuits, trade or commercial use in Africa.
The fridge slide
Sometimes drawer systems have a more specific use. Enter the fridge slide – a storage upgrade that’ll keep things cool throughout your African expedition. Here Focus2Move shares just one of the many benefits of installing a fridge slide in your 4×4 ahead of your next off-road adventure:
“Imagine being in the middle of a camping or off-roading trip, and you crave a cold beverage or snack. Without a fridge slide, you’d have to awkwardly reach or climb into your vehicle’s cargo area. With a fridge slide, your portable refrigerator smoothly glides out, offering hassle-free access to your perishables. It saves time, reduces strain on your back, and allows you to grab what you need with minimal effort.”
The advantages of our fridge slides don’t end there! Your 4×4 will be made space efficient, safer and more organised, while the fridge itself will enjoy enhanced protection from impact and wear, extending its lifespan as a whole.
The roof console
Your chosen storage solution doesn’t have to be big to be useful, as our selection of roof consoles proves. Delivering extra storage and lighting for various models, our ARB Outback Roof Storage Consoles provide a functional addition that can be used to keep the essentials at arm’s length.
Our roof consoles offer further opportunity to customise your setup, with provisions for a CB radio, large storage locker with integrated lining, LED lighting, Bluetooth speaker holes and a number of optional extras (including radio adapters and a microphone cable holder) all coming as standard.
Explore all the storage solutions detailed above and more ahead of your African expedition right here at 4×4 Works.