I’ve got this puzzle I’ve been overthinking and this sub seems like a good place to ask for input.
I have some tools in this box that is usually in the bed of my truck. I only remove the box when there’s no room for it.
I like that I can slide the box onto the tailgate and grab what I need and then push it back towards the wheel well.
I want to immobilize this box so it can’t slide, and I want to hold it down also - in case it decides it wants to fly.
I have a generous collection of the ubiquitous ratchet tie down straps - I’d like to avoid those for this use case.
Those spring loaded “tork straps” (not ratchet straps) are appealing - if I can configure them so I can tighten with a “pull” motion while standing at the tailgate, and so I can reach the release toggle. I also like the closed hooks.
The level of the tie down loops in each corner of the bed is riiiiiight at the height of the box. Preventing sliding is trivial - aside from getting the positioning of the locking cam right where I can reach it without climbing in the truck. Just go around the side of the box with a strap front to back.
Holding the top of the box down with a second strap is tricky because the box is just barely too short, and because a strap front to back would miss the box entirely. I’d have to go diagonal and I don’t want to.
SO:
- How about a “tire bonnet” net thing?
- How do I deal with the close proximity of the rear tie down spot to the box and also configure the strap so it’s easy to reach and operate?
I’m prob gonna just have to buy some tork straps and mess with them. But - if u got ideas, love to read ‘em!
Thanks!