Archive for July 2011
http://www.etrailer.com/tv-Review-SportRack-Cargo-Carrier-A90095.aspx
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer
installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we are going to review part number A90095 from SportRack. This is their roof cargo carrier. First off, you can get in the cargo box from the passenger side of the vehicle. It has two locks to secure that side of the lid, and it also has spring loaded hinges to help you pop up the lid, sometimes it is going to be a little high above your head and you will need a little help pushing it up. It has foam weather stripping around the edge perimeter of the lid itself and the bottom so it keeps everything nice and dry on the inside. :28
It uses 4 u-bolts and plates combination to secure this cargo box to your roof rack, rather its the Thule rack, round bar rack, or factory roof rack as we are going to use in this review. It is also constructed of high-density polyethylene construction, is UV resistant, durable, and is made in the USA. :45
We will now show you how the u-bolts mount on the inside. The u-bolt will go around your factory roof rack bar, or your aftermarket roof rack bars. It will go through two holes in the bottom of the cargo carrier, and then there is a plate that goes on top and the handle nuts that simply thread on. You need four of these to do the job. Also you will note that on the four points attachment here they are fixed. So it is a good idea to have your roof rack bars adjusted accordingly. If you have a factory roof rack, make sure the cross bars can be adjusted front to rear. 1:20
Lets go ahead and install this on our vehicle and give you a better idea of how it looks and how it works. It is lightweight, however it is a good idea to have an extra set of hands to help you put it up there. You can see how the factory roof rails fit inside this groove right here on the cargo carrier itself. We did have to adjust our Cargo Bars. To get that measurement, basically all we did was that we measured from the center of the two bolt holes for u-bolts on each side. So the center of this, to the center here and we came out at about 21-1/2 inches. To make it easier to put the cargo box on the roof we have everything locked down, we can go ahead and undo the latches, one in the front and one in the rear. And we will unlock the two latches here too. Pop up the lid. The u-bolt will go over the factory roof rack bar, it will go through two holes in the bottom of the cargo carrier, there is a plate that goes on top, then the handle nuts thread right on. We will repeat the same process for the remaining three mounting points. We have our box aligned on the rails and centered on the vehicle, we will go ahead and latch it down. Take our two key locks, lock those down first and make sure it does not move. Then move to the clamps up front and on the rear. We are set to go. There you have it for part number A90095 from SportRack.
Duration : 0:2:46
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We caught up with our good friend Kevin Vangritis at the Carolina Cup and spoke with him about our SPT Lockable Tie Downs. These rack tie downs are a unique system that combines stainless steel reinforced webbing tie-down straps with an integrated keyed locking system to protect your valuable gear from theft. SPT Lockable Tie Downs are tough enough to deter all but the most determined thief, providing security to outdoor users so they no longer have to worry about their boats, boards or bikes when leaving their vehicles unattended. In other words they make sure your day on the water does not turn in to a big bummer.
Duration : 0:2:49
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Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer
installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we are going to show you the Yakima MegaWarrior roof basket, part number Y07080. The Yakima MegaWarrior is an extra large size roof basket, perfect for use on top of SUVs or trucks. The basket includes an optional cross bar that will allow you to use roof rack mounted accessories, like ski racks or bike racks, on top of the basket. You can remove the cross bar and have full access to the basket for hauling anything that you do not want to put inside your vehicle. The basket is made of galvanized steel that has been powder coated for protection against weather. You also have the option of using the Yakima same key system on the locking brackets to provide a way to lock the basket to the roof rack of your vehicle. The basket itself weighs 35 pounds and can hold up to 130 pounds of cargo. But, make sure that you do not exceed the capacity of the roof rack. Yakima includes a fairing for the front of the basket to guide air up and over the basket to reduce wind noise. The MegaWarrior is also covered by a lifetime warranty. 0:58
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Posted in Cargo Bar |
This short video shows the proper way to use the side mount wheel strap
Duration : 0:3:53
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Kyle Bradshaw of www.CruiserCustomizing.com shows the features and benefits of the Saddlemen S3500S and S3500 Sissy Bar Bags Part numbers TC-3515-0083 and TC-3515-0082.
- Big, full side openings allow easy access to bag contents while bag is still mounted on bike
- Brand new, fully adjustable sissy bar mounting system goes on in seconds over any size and style sissy bar pad; once adjusted for your size pad, you never need to adjust it again
- Rigid construction holds bag shape even when empty
- Top roll bag included for extra cargo capacity; top cargo straps mount included roll bag or strap on jacket, rain gear, etc.
- Top carry handle, backpack straps and shoulder strap for easy toting off bike
- Top pocket office organizer and lockable zipper pulls
- Constructed of UV-, water-, and weather-resistant 1200-denier SaddleTuff and leather-like vinyl panels
- Dimensions: 22 inches High x 16 inches Wide x 11 inches deep. Measures 3,500 cubic inches
Duration : 0:3:43
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Over the years, we’ve seen people tie down their motorcycles in the craziest ways imaginable using tie-down straps that looked like relics from Great Depression. We decided to take some time and dedicate it to the proper way to tie-down and load a motorcycle into a truck or a trailer including the importance of using the correct tie-down strap.
Duration : 0:6:8
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Posted in Tie Down Strap |
Shaun Whale demonstrates how to use a snatch strap correctly.
Duration : 0:2:34
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Posted in Truck Straps |
It was a set of steel bars, with an adjustable bar in the center that went from one side of the van to the other. It worked kind of like the bar you put in a doorway to do pullups on, only much bigger and stronger. It kept the cargo from sliding forward. I saw it inside of a delivery van, but the driver didn’t know what it was called. Anyone know the correct name for this so I can search for it online? Thanks all!
Cargo Bar.Similar to semi freight truck load holders.
http://www.realtruck.com/cargo-bars/
http://www.discountramps.com/cargo-bar.htm
http://www.cargogear.com/OneItemInfo.aspx?partnum=COBARMAXX
http://www.cargocatch.com/cargo-bars.html
Gave you a few options.If you need something that holds more weight,check out nearest truck stop.
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http://www.etrailer.com/tv-demo-thule-roof-caravan-cargo-bag-TH857.aspx
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer
installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we are going to show you part number TH857 from Thule. This is their Caravan Cargo Bag Carrier. This carrier bag has a storage capacity of 13 cubic feet, and this will mount to virtually any rooftop cargo rack, either aftermarket or factory installed. We will cover some of the features of this bag.
It will mount to any cargo rack with these tie-down straps right here – you have one, two, and two on the other side. That will hold it down to the cargo rack. And this is actually designed to fit in between the Cargo Bars sitting on top of the roof itself. The front of the bag also features two straps that go over the entire bag itself, stitched to the top and also stitched down to the bottom, which also converts into a nice, easy-to-use carrying handle, so you can carry the bag fully loaded to take it on and off the vehicle. And these are the buckles that you disconnect so you can get to the lid of the bag. And it is zippered right here and is covered up so that makes a weatherproof seal. All right, as you can see it also comes with its own storage bag itself. Roll it up and fold it up and it fits nice in its own little storage case and keep it out of the way until you are ready to use it again.
As you can see here we have got a Thule Caravan installed on top of a roof rack here. Now, typically with your light stuff, you can go ahead and load the bag up first and then put it up on the roof. However, if you have got some heavy material, it probably would be a better idea to put the roof bag on first and then load up your materials. Once you have that done, again, like we showed you before about the buckles that strap it down in place. So they just go around the factory bar here or any other aftermarket bar. And they simply buckle into place. We will simply tuck that back underneath there. And, if possible, bring it through to the back side of it and take up a little of the extra slack. And then you go ahead and do the same thing for the front of the vehicle. Just tuck that underneath the bag and going toward the front of the vehicle. And with that your bag is strapped in. It will not go anywhere. And the main thing also you want to make sure of is that – this is the front of the bag, the part that does not have the zipper – you want that facing the wind. And this is the zipper right here, and this is the covering for the zipper. To make sure it is weatherproof, go ahead and make sure that these Velcro straps are installed in place so it will not go anywhere. And there you have it for part number TH857, the Caravan Cargo Bag Carrier.
Duration : 0:2:29
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Posted in Cargo Bar |
http://www.etrailer.com/tv-Review-Ratchet-Strap-34414.aspx
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installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we are going to review part number 34414 from Erickson Manufacturing. What we have here is a 6 foot retractable tie down. A few specs about the tie down: it is 2 inches wide and 6 foot long and the texture of the strap feels much like a seat belt. The working load limit on this is 1,333 pounds. It has a maximum load capacity of 4,000 pounds. And also, the hooks are covered in a plastic material, so you do not mar up anything you are tying down. For instance, when you wrap this around the handle bars of a motorcycle or something on the frame of your vehicle, or whatever you do not want to get scratched up. :39
The great thing about this product is that the straps are self storing, you do not have any extra strap flapping in the wind, or have to worry about tying them down before you hit the road. What we are going to use this on is a stack of tires. We are working with a trailer that is actually 6 foot 5inches, so what we will do is use 2 straps, which come in the kit. :57
First off, you want to leave the ratchet handle completely flat, and then push down on the red button which releases the strap and then go ahead and pull out the strap. Take the one end and attach it to the load of tires, hook it to the center and pull the rest of the strap out and hook up to our other tie down point. Then take up our slack, we can use it as a conventional ratchet. Push the button down once again to unlatch it, and go ahead and take up the slack. Lets go ahead and put one on the other side to equalize the pressure. Then we will have our tires safely tied down. 1:50
Alright, now you can see that we have our ratchet reeled up and we do not have any extra strap blowing around in the breeze. In a few simple steps we are already done with our review of part number 34414 from Erickson Manufacturing.
Duration : 0:2:26
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