Easy Homemade Bow and Stern Straps for you Car Toppers

[DonV]

Think I've seen similar ideas around here but just saw this and thought I'd share in case anyone finds it useful.

Rigging Skill: DIY Kayak Tie-Down Loops
http://www.rapidmedia.com/kayakangle...ee2bc-84831869

Seems very neat, cheap and efficient for those carrying on a car or just wants a little more security with a long reach of bow or stern hanging out . Don't know if I quite like the hole though the strap with a bolt. Maybe a narrow slit through the PVC, pass the strap though and knot may be stronger and less likely to fray.

[Cowpokey]

I'm lucky to have real attachment points front and back of both Jeeps. I saw the link earlier today, I get those emails too. I have mix thoughts on the way they do it, but I haven't seen any better homemade solutions for regular (non-Jeep) vehicles.

[sparky1423]

Don, I use these on my bow and stern. Cannot find the exact product I use, but these are identical. Must less chance of damage under the hood and tailgate using these instead of PVC, just more expensive than the DIY versions.

http://www.amazon.com/Sherpak-078115...ick+hood+loops

[Cowpokey]

FWIW, any straps/webbing in contact with the vehicle's paint, will rub through the paint. It took 50+ trips, that average(d) over an hour round trip, to notice, but the paint on the front of my hood is worn through. I will need to address that soon.

[DonV]

Don, I use these on my bow and stern. Cannot find the exact product I use, but these are identical. Must less chance of damage under the hood and tailgate using these instead of PVC, just more expensive than the DIY versions.

http://www.amazon.com/Sherpak-078115...ick+hood+loops

I'm a cheapskate and all for DIY type stuff but for $13 a pair for the Quickloops I'd be hard pressed to put out the effort to making a homemade set. Had no idea that they were that cheap.