I have a 2017 Pajero and certainly have those seats removed and use that area for storage.

I made up my own table that locks into the mechanisms that also lock down the seats when they are in place, this also has a drop down fridge slide mounted on the top of the shelf. While it can be removed easily enough, I don't usually bother.

There was a fellow on the Pajero Club of Victoria Public Forum doing a commercial version of a similar set up. https://www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum/ , though there are many other type/sorts shown also.

My setup allows general access to the space, simply by folding up the standard cover, though I have seen others that have made up alternate 2 and 3 piece covers. Sometimes however I also slip other items under the table (folding camp tables, chairs, butane burner etc.) these then may impede access with the standard floor in place.

The issue with drawers is that of access, as to gain access, the drawer really needs to be removed.

tonyob,

Check link:

www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum/showthread.php

at the bottom of the page.

If I was making mine again, I would change the frame slightly and also raise the height of the shelf to just above the side mouldings over the wheel arches. This allows better storage below, and doesn't impact the fridge slide (drop down).