So what do you all use to lash down your gear?  I need to device a system for my RRC.

In my old rig I had tie-down rings on the floor.  I used steel plumbing pipe threadedthrough the round hole on tie-down straps and the hook of the tie-down held to the rings.  This allowed me to spreadmore tie-downs across the pipe and have a firm and adjustable strap.  I also liked that the straps connected at the back and not the sides for easy access and lack of everything falling out when nose up.

Anyone have a sexier solution?  I also need t tie down the Nato cans to the floor.

how about these?  (sorry 'bout the pic size...i'll try to cut it down a bit more next time)

I like the second ones in Davis' post as they are rounded you can slide items over them.

If you could find a good location for the rails or possibly countersink them theHi-lift slide-n-lock tiedown system looks good too.

The LR part (top pic above) can often be used with existing hardware (rear facing seat attachment bolts in a 90 or 110, for example); makes it easy to add/remove, too.  They can also be placed out-of-the-way and/or partially hidden along the edge of the cargo bay.

I have these in my rig:

The interesting thing about the system that is shown above and that Craig posted is that the rail in Craig's picture and the black recepticle in the photo above are made from the same system commercial aircraft manufacturer's use for seating rails.

It is referred to as seat track. It is an extruded aluminum channel and normally, you machine in the hole for the plug at certail intervals. I know where to get some if anyone wants to go this route.

Dan

I have 4 of those and used them in the last rig.  I liked the facr that I could cut out the carpet padding and recess them in. 

If they also fit in the channel stuff, sold at Costco etc, that maybe that is the route i should go.   

Dan, I am interested!

I think the "original" maker of that product is Mac's Custom Tie Downs near Sandpoint, ID - it's called the VersiTie system. If you already have the connectors from your last truck, you could always buy the tracks directly from the maker to complete your system...assuming you don't find a local (er, cheaper) solution like Dan suggested. Last I looked, they offered several different track profiles to suit different applications as well as different lengths.

Also, the Costco Core-Trax system looks like a dead ringer for the Mac's system so perhaps the original design was improved, copied, licensed, whatever.  Not sure of the quality or if Mac's connectors will fit it, but the price is so cheap and the kit is so complete...perhaps it doesn't matter.  Would be interested if anyone has purchased the Costco system and how if you like it.

What is the Costco kit that you guys are talking about. Do you have a link to the product?

Todd,

For straps I use regular old ratchet straps to hold the heavy stuff down, then I have a stretchy elastic Thule cargo net that I use to hold all the lightweight stuff that sits on top of it (coats, sleeping bags, toys, etc)

That setup you had in the last rangie looked pretty convenient though.  Is there something about it that you didn't like that you'd like to improve?

Craig

Costco carries the system on their website.  I've never seen it in the store, perhaps it's a seasonal thing...don't get there much these days.  Does look just like the Mac's system - perhaps it's been licensed out.  Go to http://www.costco.com  and do a search for "Core-Trax" - should be there.

Thanks Davis.  Here is a direct link

http://tinyurl.com/2ksuwv

Curse this quick reply....   I just did a lengthy post.

Anyway, what I was saying was I am mostly happy with the old system but wanting to see if there was anything others have used before I drill and cut carpet holes for the MAC mounts.  EE used to have motorcycle mounts that were tiny and worked well for the Seat mounting bolts.  You could hardly notice them but the hole was just big enough for a ratchet strap hook.  I cannot remember the name but they were awesome for lashing stuff in the footwell of the back seat.

I wasn't complaining. Just frustrated with myself. I have been bitten by that bug before and should know better.

This is interesting stuff, including the straps that work with the *Aircraft trak* system. (MAC like)

http://www.uscargocontrol.com/airlinestrapshardware-c-8.html

EDIT:  I just saw that I typed "Cure" rather than "Curse this quick reply" which was what I meant.  Now I see why you thought I was directing that to you...  Fixed.

Todd, No worries, just explaining what needs to be done and when it might get done so you and everyone else that hates this bug will have an idea of when it may be fixed. I'm making progress. The first step is to reduce the number of DNN version 3.3 dependant modules (blogs, tech articles, travel articles). Step 2 is to try and upgrade the site. I'm almost done with Step 1.

Back to interesting stuff. That website has a lot of cool stuff.

Craig

EDIT:  Cure vs. Curse.  Damn consonants!

Curse these damn condiments!

I like this set up -- www.uscargocontrol.com/anchorpointtiedownkit6pc-p-334.html

There's a set with 4 rails for $90.

edit: SO... I just bought QTY 4 of the 6 inch bars, Qty 10 of the 2 inch ones, 4 stud rings and 2 double stud rings for $39 (plus $10 shipping).  giving me 28 points to possibly attach a strap if I install them all...