Storage

A practical 4WD storage setup keeps essential gear accessible and restrained on touring, work and adventure builds. This collection focuses on jerry can holders, tie-down rings, anchor track, vehicle-specific brackets and compact organisers. It includes products from Front Runner, The Bush Company, Rhino-Rack and BOAB rather than complete drawer systems or a broad range of storage boxes.

Start with the vehicle, mounting surface and load. A useful system must fit the available space, keep important equipment within reach and provide suitable attachment points. It must also respect the instructions and load limits supplied for the vehicle, rack and mounting hardware.

KEY CATEGORIES AND WHAT THEY'RE BUILT FOR

STORAGE SYSTEM THINKING

Good 4WD storage starts with access, load position and restraint. Recovery equipment should remain reachable. Frequently used gear should not be buried behind occasional-use items. Heavier loads should be positioned with the vehicle and rack limits in mind, then secured using compatible hardware.

Map the layout before drilling or bolting anything in place. Check door movement, drawer travel, lid clearance and strap routes. For a Front Runner storage layout, confirm that each holder or ring suits the relevant rack, rail or mounting surface. This planning reduces wasted space and makes packing more consistent.

CHOOSE BY USE CASE

TOURING AND ADVENTURE BUILDS

Prioritise access to essential recovery, water and tool gear. Use fixed holders where appropriate and provide secure anchor points for the remaining load. Keep the arrangement simple enough to inspect during a trip.

UTE TUBS AND CANOPIES

Ute tub storage often needs flexible anchor placement around drawers, boxes and existing fittings. An anchor track or individual rings may suit, but the attachment method must match the tub or canopy construction and the loads being restrained.

RACK AND EXTERIOR MOUNTING

A rack-mounted jerry can holder or utility holder affects the complete loaded setup. Check product instructions, rack and vehicle limits, clearances and applicable state or territory rules before carrying fuel, gas or other exterior loads.

JERRY CAN HOLDERS

Select a jerry can holder by container arrangement, vehicle fitment and mounting location. The active Front Runner range includes Single, Double and Vertical Jerry Can Holders, plus a Land Rover Defender Side Mount Jerry Can Holder. The Double Jerry Can Holder Replacement Strap is a replacement component, not a complete mounting system.

The right jerry can holder must be compatible with the container and mounting structure. Fuel and gas installations require additional care. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and speak with our workshop if the vehicle, rack or regulatory position is unclear.

CARGO TIE DOWN AND STORAGE ANCHORING

A cargo tie down is only useful when its anchor point, strap route and mounting surface suit the load. Front Runner Black Tie Down Rings and Stainless Steel Tie Down Rings provide options for compatible systems. BOAB's 2m Anchor Track can form part of a planned canopy or tray installation.

Position hardware around the actual load layout. Check that straps will not foul doors, drawers, sharp edges or frequently accessed gear. Reinspect the arrangement when the load changes.

FITMENT AND LOAD PLANNING

Vehicle-specific products require exact compatibility checks. Confirm the vehicle, rack, canopy or tub details before ordering. Allow for existing accessories, opening panels and service access. Product instructions and the limits applying to the complete vehicle setup take priority over a generic storage layout.

BRANDS WE STOCK AND WHY

Front Runner storage makes up most of this collection. The listed products include jerry can holders, tie-down rings, gas bottle mounting products, a Gullwing Box and supporting vehicle-specific brackets.

The Bush Company is represented here by the Deluxe Toiletry Travel Bag, a soft-storage option for smaller personal gear.

Rhino-Rack supplies the STOW IT Utility Holder in this collection for compatible carrying and organisation requirements.

BOAB supplies the 2m Anchor Track for planned tie-down and storage mounting layouts.

WHAT A QUALITY STORAGE SETUP INVOLVES

A quality setup fits the vehicle, keeps gear accessible and provides suitable restraint for the intended use. It should account for the loaded vehicle, mounting surfaces, clearances and the way equipment will be removed or replaced. Product choice is only one part of the job. Layout and fitment determine whether the system remains practical.

Our Ferntree Gully and Pakenham workshops can assess your vehicle, rack, tub or canopy and plan suitable 4x4 storage hardware around the gear you carry. We can check product compatibility, mounting locations and access before fitting relevant components. Send us a service enquiry with your vehicle details, existing setup and intended load so we can quote the work.

Email sales@ultimateoffroad.com.au with your vehicle details and our friendly staff will confirm fitment, quote the work and arrange a booking at Ferntree Gully or Pakenham.