Rack for transport...

richbat · Dec 30, 2012

I'm looking for ideas on how to make some sort of rack to mount in my Jeep Cherokee to hold my detectors while in transit instead of just placing them in the back and sliding around and possibly getting damaged.Any thoughts on this?

anvilmanco · Dec 30, 2012

Cover them up!

My first thought is, that whatever you come up with, they should be covered. And, hopefully with something like one of those sliding "tonneau" covers. I think that's what they're called.

I could see a piece of Plywood, say, 24 or 30 inches wide, with the appropriate length, and with uprights carved out to cradle the MD's. You could line the cradles with foam or felt and use Velcro straps to secure them. Of course this would then be under some kind of cover.

You can count on one thing. If they are visible, some worthless POS will break in and steal them.

Good luck,

EKW

HarveyH48 · Dec 30, 2012

I've done some thinking on this topic as well. Bought a Ford Ranger back in September, and need to figure something out as well. Been more inclined toward a box in the bed, rather than something inside the cab (not a lot of room). Kind of lazy, rather leave it assembled, than have to break it down to transport.

dogpound · Dec 30, 2012

if its only for transport maybe something like a couple of these could work, not sure where you'd mount them but its an idea. other than that maybe just find a cheap gun case. http://www.dhgate.com/claw-mop-rack-mop-holder/r-ff8080812afb80ec012b01df491f5278.html#s1-14-null

anvilmanco · Dec 30, 2012

Another idea

I just remembered something I built for a 99 TAHOE that I had. Here's a picture of it and I basically built it out of scrap materials I had in my shop. I made is so that it would slide in and butt right up against the back of the rear seats. It had a Deck / Top that overhung the wheel wells and I covered it with some rubber backed carpet materials. I bought 2 plastic Tub / Trays with wheels and slid one in on each side. The center section provided support and also allowed for storage of long items. I hope this picture shows the concept well enough.

The cool thing was, that when the back doors were closed, all you could see was the upper deck. You could modify the design to accomodate metal detectors on one side, and coils, tools, etc on the other. A nice bed of foam in the tray would be nice for the "babies".

EKW

Goldminer · Dec 30, 2012

Here is something I did. I've added VELCRO straps to hold the detectors in place since the photo. Windows on my rig are so dark so you can't see the detectors inside. Works great for me.

richbat · Dec 31, 2012

What do you think about the old gun racks they mount in the rear window?Figured if i could locate one and drill some holes in it and figure a way to mount it in the cargo area that might work.

planerie · Dec 31, 2012

Maybe a saltwater fishing rod holder?

fsa46 · Jan 6, 2013

richbat said:
I'm looking for ideas on how to make some sort of rack to mount in my Jeep Cherokee to hold my detectors while in transit instead of just placing them in the back and sliding around and possibly getting damaged.Any thoughts on this?

http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=106313

73cj5 · Jan 8, 2013

See Max's videos for a pickup truck rack.

Good set up.

StuffRecoveryU · Jan 20, 2013

rack convert

I have a Jeep Wrangler and am an avid photographer and had the same issues with my tripod. So I decided I wanted to utilize the roll bar, I simply used a couple of carabiners and some velcro handles. The result was a quick release system that allows me to save floor and seat space for other items. I plan on doing the same thing for my detector but adding a stability device to prevent it from swinging around in off road situations. In a Cherokee you might be able to utilize an expandable clothes rack in the same manner as I use the roll bar.

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