Storage hooks or fixings ?

[tomkbucks]

I want to make some storage in the back - and fix to the plastic trim - what hooks or ways to fix to the pannels do people use ? It will most likley be a cargo net so something to fix that - i know some nets come with fixings but i need lots !

[Saffy]

mud-stuff do a hook hmm...

http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/Curry_Hook.shtml
 :lol:

i use these :

http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/load_tie_downs.shtml


mine came off ebay as new take off from Ford transit vans, really cheap for a bag of them - keep an eye out.

[tomkbucks]

Both look good ! thanks , what do you use to screw in to plastic trim ? can you screw in to the headlining ? how thick is it ? or am i going to have to take it off and glue plywood to it ? its in a disco not a defender so not easy to screw too !

[ChrisW70]

I've yet to make use of them... but I did drop the headlining down in the back end and fit 3 or 4 rivnuts to the channel on either side of the roof that runs just in front of the alpine lights. Intention is to drill through the trim and bolt something up there, not sure yet whether a cargo net or a shelf tho...

I did used to have a cargo net on the roof using cup screws into the trim - worked fine until the trim decided to snap due to the pressure from the net!

[tomkbucks]

i was thinking the only thing do to was take off the headlining - glue ply to it then fix to this ? what are screw cups ? shame there are no bolts or points behind the trim i can bolt in to !

[V8MoneyPit]

I use stainless steel lashing rings from yacht chandlers. Like these:

http://marinestore.co.uk/PBED-103308.html

There are various sizes available.

[tomkbucks]

thanks ! very usefull , i just need to find something solid to bolt on to... i see at the back there are the old rear seatbelt points - what size is the tread on this ? can they be used ?

[ChrisW70]

Where are you looking at using the cargo net - on the roof or on the floor?
The wood behind the headlining would work but you'd need to be careful of the weight put on this and any stress if the net is elasticated etc.

There is a section of channel on the underside of the roof which is ideal for fitting rivnuts to on either side of the roof which would get you over any issues above.

Cup hooks are about half inch hooks with a thread on the end you would screw into wood - they did the trick, it was the trim that failed!

[V8MoneyPit]

i see at the back there are the old rear seatbelt points - what size is the tread on this ? can they be used ?

IIRC, they are 7/16UNF

[stretchy]

i have a blacked out boot so i put boards over the windows on the inside and use thease to fix things to.. elasticated net pockets etc you can glue a similer colour carpet to them to make them look good or just black paint. the interior panels near the uper boot windows have lots of space behined for wood to fix to. what i have done is zig zaged some elastic cord over the alpines and it gives a nice curved shape for storage of sleaping bags, roled up coats or mats etc.

I have also driled through the boot floor crosmeber and bolted in some of the anchors shown above. ideal for ratchet straping boxes of tools down

[tomkbucks]

all a good idea ! i need to poke around to find this chanel to bolt on to ! then comes the task of finding netting that fits....

[V8MoneyPit]

For buckle type straps, I've used this bunch twice now. Great quality, quick delivery and very cheap. They'll do any length you like too.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/25mm-Cam-Buckle-Luggage-Strap-Tie-Down-Bouncy-Castle-/290461311485?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM#ht_2927wt_1040