Keep things in place

kingodirtp3 · Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 10:17 pm Post subject: Keep things in place

so how do y'all secure things in your bus? like a tool box or extra spare tire?
I have a medium size tool box, 2 spare tires I need to latch down somehow in the rear luggage area. I don't want this stuff flying around if I get into an accident.
also where can I get a spare tire mount for the interior since mine was cut off by the previous owner?
thanks!

lightice · Samba Member Joined: December 14, 2012 Posts: 599

Design a rack using steel tubing to hold the 2 tyres vertically as well as allowing you to lash things down in the rear luggage area.

Secure using the rear seat back screw holes and make legs.

Need some welding skills.

flemcadiddlehopper · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 6:41 am Post subject:

That is very good forward thinking. I was in an accident with my Bus when it was loaded with luggage and such. I was hit from behind then pushed into the truck in front of me. The force of the hit was enough to put all the contents of the rear cargo area against the walk-thru divider. It tore out the rear seatback stays and folded the seat down. The worst part of it all was that seated in the middle of the rear seat was my one year old Son in his child seat. The child seat protected him and he was unharmed, but from then on...cargo netting and cinch straps. That, and load the floor area first.

Secure all loads.

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williamM · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 7:03 am Post subject:

and extend the seat bucket to catch things before they hit you.

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BarryL · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 9:21 am Post subject:

For attaching stuff on boats I use those little U hooks that use a screw at each end. Then baby or large bungee cords depending on what is held in place. If you want really trick hold-downs there are Perko ell brackets with a little star thumbscrew to release the item held in place.

WM971252 · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 10:01 am Post subject:

On our fist Bus we had a 2 drawer Sears tool box bolted on the floor under the rear seat and a board bolted down next to it with the jack (with cutouts for the wheels) and a strap that went over it to hold it down. Looked nice and did work but I hated it as it was always a project to get anything out.

ToolBox · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 10:32 am Post subject:

We use these kits in our trailers and tow vehicles at work.

They have many different fittings depending on the load needing to be secured.

https://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/category/VersaTieConnectors

srfndoc · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 2:37 pm Post subject:

Best way to carry spares (and lots of other stuff):

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Eric&Barb · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 2:21 pm Post subject: Re: Keep things in place

marklaken · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 2:29 pm Post subject:

novetti · Samba Member Joined: August 15, 2004 Posts: 469

Within ''heads'' reach for the circuit breakers and switchboard while you are still driving....

flemcadiddlehopper · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 6:08 pm Post subject:

williamM · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:51 pm Post subject:

kingodirtp3 · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 10:04 pm Post subject:

thanks for the ideas. I have a rack, but putting stuff up there make it too top heavy. I got some 300lb straps and D rings to mount them too. I got 8.8 bolts to bolt down the D rings which ill hook the ratcheting straps too.
im looking at a spare tire mount meant for the front of the bus that i'll get to fit in the stock location. I cant find any replacement mounts just like stock so i'll get close to it and make it strong.


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