T@B Floor Tie Downs

sgttiki

Recently was at Harbor Freight looking at Gizmos & Gadgets. Found and bought 2 pc. (X2) Flush Mount Truck Bed Anchors.

I haven't yet ordered my T@B, but I'm getting VERY CLOSE!

I figure the main floor area inside the T@B door would be a good area to put stuff when traveling to the next location, but fear some items may slip/slide, or tip over, causing damage. With a drill & a utility knife, the "anchors" can be easily installed into the floor. Use caution not to drill/cut any water/electrical lines, or damage chassis.

The eyelet for which to attach/hook bungee cords, etc., actually retract into the "anchor' housing itself so everything is [mostly] flush with floor when not in use! AWESOME! 

I can see myself installing 4, possible 6 anchors, especially since they only cost $10.99 for a pair!

I apologize for not being able to post a picture of the "anchors," but I can't seem to figure out this computer stuff when it tells me NO! If anyone visits the Harbor Freight website and can download the pictures, that would be great!

By the way, these Truck Bed Anchors would also work as TRUCK BED ANCHORS! Now why didn't I think of that earlier??

As always, feedback is welcome!

Allie

Rather than cutting holes in the floor, why not use an item used in truck beds.  It is a pole that twists to shorten or lengthen and uses pressure to hold itself in place.  They are called cargo bars.  Here is an example  http://www.autoanything.com/hitch-bed-accessories/69A6220A0A0.aspx

jdargis

These are not solid floors in the T@B.  Be aware of what your mounting too!

sgttiki

The cargo bars may damage the walls. But, then again, I'm cutting holes into the floor!

Ever since I was a kid, I've cut and hacked my way through life. Facory stuff? Nope.....just won't do! Grab the saws! Get the torches and welders!

Did you look at the "anchors" I described? If you can, post them here that would be appreciated!

sgttiki

I understand the construction of the T@B. I won't overtax the setup. Wouldn't be carrying heavy stuff anyway. I guess it's my desire to customize with GIZMOS & GADGETS!

JandJ92010

We leave our table down all the time, so small loose items go on the bed with soft and heavier items on top. I wouldn't do the " tie down" thing in the T@B, I did it in my T.V.

Allie

Re: Cargo bars.  If you put a square block of wood 3/4" x 6" x 6" between the wall and the pole, it will not poke a hole in the wall.  The block of wood will absorb the pressure.

Verna

Be very careful when drilling into the T@B floor. The tanks are close to the bottom of floor, and as mentioned, the floor just isn't a solid floor. There is no wood in the floor to attach screws or bolts to.  There is a discussion about attaching a table to the floor and that owner describes what he found the floor was constructed of. 

sgttiki

Oh well. Just another dopey thought on my part. I guess I'll just use the "anchors" for their intended purpose on the pickup bed!

Maybe I won't admire Thomas Edison anymore!

Nomad

Not a dopey "idea" just not a good thing on a T@B floor. Great idea if the floor was solid.

Nomad

I learned the hard way - bought stuff that ultimately didn't work and gave it away and started over to a certain degree. Still changing stuff here 9 months later.

twocutes

Allie - Love that tension bar!  I use a tension bar in the bathroom as a towel bar. Is this one more sturdy?  Also, I can't tell if the ends attach to either side or its purely a tension bar.
I also use Rubbermaid bins for storage and pack the floor area like you would a moving truck to prevent sliding.  I do avoid placing anything that can't take a jolt on the CS-S bench, as it normally leaps off and ends up on the floor.

RZRBUG

Things I store in the cabinets, I hold in place with towels and foam.  Things I carry in the floor I put in duffel bags.  Have had no problems so far.

jkjenn

If you really wanted to use tie downs, I would recommend anchoring them into the bench cabinets versus the floor.

Mouseketab

Let me give you another option. We put all our extra "stuff" in the back of the truck. (We have a full shell) Except for the step, and one small bin for shoes, we leave the inside of the T@B "sleep ready" on the road. Part of it is for necessity, since I have a Dutchmen T@B with a low CCC, but the remainder is just for ease and comfort. If I'm overnighting somewhere, I get a pull through site, plug in, open the door and go to bed. If I've had bad traffic, arrive late, or it's pouring down rain when I do arrive. Just back it in, plug in, and go to bed. Yes, there are trips where I bring a lot of outside stuff, and the truck is stuffed to the brim, but the way I set up the T@B, I can also travel with as little as my visor, one camp chair, my BAL, and one bin with extra extension cords and tacky lights.

Ratkity

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EmergencyKen

Just wanted to follow up and see if anyone has done any anchors? I was thinking of adding something like what holds the TV in place and stretching a bungee (or bungee net) across from one bench to the other to keep things from bouncing around.  I’d like to be able to put stuff on the floor of the tab without it bouncing/sliding all around. 

Marceline

I carefully load things on the floor of the trailer and the last thing that goes in is a big outdoor beanbag chair (lime green bag in the below photo) that keeps things from shifting around.

Sharon_is_SAM

We put the heaviest items on the floor between the benches on top of a floor runner with a rubber backing.  We use pool noodles and foam to pad everything.  No problems with shifting.