After using my ute for the last 2 years with limited space and got bogged few times, I had to come with a more practical, compact with freedom idea... I looked for vans, cars, and decided on a 4x4 with big tray!! So I swap the Thunder for a Rodeo..
I build the shell made of wood (pine) which is light, strong and easy to work with! Then cover the whole thing with 3 coates of polyester (mixed with colour). I did rushed it a little as I had only 2 weeks to build it! At this stage its not 100% finished, almost there.. still the back door, bed on the top to finish..
The concept is as compact as possible but that can still take 4 boards, 5 sails, 4-8 masts, 4-5 wishsbones and have a good size dry bed (110x264cm)!! Thats why I build the bed on the top, nice view and out of the wet gear ;)
Also there is a see through with a 300x300 and 300x600 windows, the shell does not oversize the cab so the aero of the car is not affected ;)
There is 2 side doors for easy access to those hard to get spots!
The project cost was around 1200$ including a couple of electrical tools!
If you have any questions please feel free to ask on how to :)
I am not a cabinet maker, just someone that can use his hand, so anyone that is practical can make one.. plus the concept is simple!
Top job there samOZ. 
If you havent yet fitted the gas strutts for the doors, try Martin Trailer Parts, they also have the rose joint balls (ends) at all differant angles to fit the strutts.
Looks fantastic, well done.
Do you have any issues with the rear overhang (registering the vehicle etc?)
If you havent yet fitted the gas strutts for the doors, try Martin Trailer Parts, they also have the rose joint balls (ends) at all differant angles to fit the strutts.
Love it! Good work!!!
Can you hoist it off with all the gear inside when not in use? If so how is it attached to the tray?
nice sam oz!
forget cabinet making, you should be a chippie,
other than the rare few you'd be hard put finding a frame that straight on any building site these days.
What he said, damn that is neat and tidy and STRAIGHT!!
Oh yeah and the JP's go on the inside not vice versa 
You've got the boards in the trailer without bags - what did you use to cover the wood so that they don't get scratched?
