add shelf details

Author: nate-bensusen

shelf.md

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 # Shelf
 
-I added a wood shelf
+## now
 
-I added a hinge and some support 2x4s to the shelf
+### second shelf
 
-the shelf broke on my first big long road trip
+- sturdier wood
+- cut to fit more snug
 
-next shelf no hinge point needed
+## history
+
+### prototype shelf
+
+- 2024
+  - Nov - the plywood shelf broke at the hingepoint on my first big long road trip.
+  - Oct - I added a wood shelf to the rear.
+    - measured and cut a scrap piece of plywood to fit in the rear of the 4Runner over the wheel hubs
+    - on the left side I cut at one third across and added hinges to match where the single seat folds down
+    - small gate hinge x3
+    - 2x4 legs x3
+      - 2 in center (to the right of the hinges) one on right corner for extra support
+    - double zip-tied to each rear seat side-bar C or U lock point
+    - mounted 6 walkie talkies on the back right with zip ties