h a l f b a k e r yIncidentally, why isn't "spacecraft" another word for "interior design"?
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Often when transporting bicycles or lumber, the cargo doesn’t fit in the trunk/boot. As I struggle to tie down the lid with cord via hard-to-find holes or fittings, my mind bakes with visions of built-in bungee cords or tie down straps on spring-loaded reels.
With the addition of cushions above
and below, the elastic straps would hold down the lid and help keep the load in place and undamaged.
octopus straps
http://www.provisio.../old-issu/vol-3.htm
this page states a disadvantage of the ubiquitous " ockie " [peter2, Oct 05 2004, last modified Oct 21 2004]
Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport
http://morriderir.com/letra-kangaroo.htm
Baked. The 'Sport' refers to Rolf's SUV. [hippo, Oct 05 2004, last modified Oct 21 2004]
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Agreed,[ FJ]. Ought to be standard equipment on every automobile with an operable trunk or rear hatch. |
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pour crap on me if i missed this, but is it possible that the great southern surfing land-down-under has something that farmerjohn territory lacks? |
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elastic...hooked...form and function sympose. |
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they are not built in, but in the vehicles i have they're always in there somewhere. They can be mounted under the trunk lid, permanently available for when ur friends drop in, it rains and u have to cram their cycle in while you shuttle them home.. |
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Well actually this happened recently in Kansas (the land of Ahs) with I think a Toyota Camry, and there was absolutely nothing under the lid on which to hook. |
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Remind me again 'bout this one when I get back to work. |
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I feel for you (+). I have a trunk that a new-born anorexic pygmy shrew with no carry-on baggage would feel claustrophobic in. |
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What're needed are D-rings or other clip receptacles fitted to the rim of the trunk and lid. Why manufacturers don't do this is obvious - because heavy, large protruding loads that stick out of the trunk and prevent it closing are a hazard and an insurance liability for the manufacturer. |
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Likewise, I'm not about to retrofit D-rings to my trunk as it'd affect the resale value and besides, I could only bore into the trim and not the chassis, so the trim panel or screws would be ripped out if abused. |
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Instead, I've conceived of a trunk lid strap. This is a lever-action cargo strap with a carabiner at one end and a metal clip to fit the trunk's female receptacle at the other. I plan to replace all/part of the strap with bungee elastic, because over-enthusiastic tightening might otherwise deform the lid. |
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This strap would also enable a cargo net to be fitted securely to four points - the two strap attachment points and the trunk's hinges. |
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As far as I can see from a quick Google, this is not sold elsewhere, so a home build is the only option. |
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My car has D-rings on the side
walls of the cargo area just inside
the tailgate, but nothing to attach
a bungy to on the tailgate at all,
apart from the lock mechanism.
Perhaps manufacturers are trying
to dissuade us from driving along
with the tailgate open? |
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