View Full Version : interior rod racks?


Raven
03-26-2012, 11:59 PM
anyone make them that will mount
on the ceiling of a wind star van?

or should i just build my own?

JohnR
03-28-2012, 07:40 AM
There are some straps with velcro flaps that work well. Attach on both sides and let you loop them through.

I don't recall who has them though

nightfighter
03-28-2012, 07:46 AM
RodLoft Pro.

Pete F.
03-28-2012, 08:04 AM
I used 1/4 inch rope from side to side and made hooks for the back one out of soft iron wire from Aubuchons and covered them with vinyl tubing from aubuchons. The front went on top of a rope. Of course that was in a Caravan, very upscale compared to a Windstar:biglaugh:

piemma
03-28-2012, 08:12 AM
Joe Pezza made the nicest interior rod system I ever saw for his Trailblazer. I haven't seen JoeP post in awhile.

Sea Dangles
03-28-2012, 08:35 PM
There are some straps with velcro flaps that work well. Attach on both sides and let you loop them through.

I don't recall who has them though

I have had them for over 10 years in my burban, work great and are inexpensive.

Raven
03-29-2012, 02:59 AM
There are some straps with velcro flaps that work well. Attach on both sides and let you loop them through.

I don't recall who has them though
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i used to take stiff metal rods and bend them into arches so that
you could Bridge the roof from side to side to hold up apolstry (sp)
hmmmm

but as far as Velcro, wasn't thinkin like that -more something Rigid

like a rubber fixed JOBBY made for hangin tools and stuff....snap in

more like Nf's suggestion .... but good idea Boss

Zeno
03-29-2012, 03:54 AM
i think i got mine at cabelas..rodloft?

iamskippy
03-29-2012, 09:53 AM
bass pro sells them 20 bucks works awesome

RIJIMMY
03-29-2012, 09:56 AM
I agree, I have the same things. work excellent and cheap.

Cabela's: Boat Buckle® RodBunk Deluxe Rod Carrier (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Boat-Buckle174-RodBunk-Deluxe-Rod-Carrier/703644.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3D searchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProduc ts%26Ntt%3Dinterior%2Brod%2Broack%26WTz_l%3DHeader %253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=interior+rod+roack&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products)

Raven
03-29-2012, 11:55 AM
so they are worth the thirty bucks is what your sayin...

i'll have to see if i have those places to connect them.
that must be where the seat belts attach for the rear seats.

the bass pro type look like you had to cut the ceiling fabric. :hs:

rolm
03-29-2012, 12:01 PM
I agree, I have the same things. work excellent and cheap.

Cabela's: Boat Buckle® RodBunk Deluxe Rod Carrier (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Boat-Buckle174-RodBunk-Deluxe-Rod-Carrier/703644.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3D searchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProduc ts%26Ntt%3Dinterior%2Brod%2Broack%26WTz_l%3DHeader %253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=interior+rod+roack&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products)

I have the RodLoft, and this looks like it might be a better solution. The Rodloft isn't really meant for long rods or rods with large guides. I use it for the 8' and shorter rods, anything over 9' can't pass thru the foam carriers. The previous owner cut one of the carriers to allow a large guide to pass thru, but that means that I have to climb into the backseat to strap that rod down every time I load/unload the rod, and that's just too much of a PITA.

stripermaineiac
03-29-2012, 05:57 PM
Rod loft pro is the best. Been usin them for yrs. They come with hardware that fits most vehicles. Love mine. Holds 6 rods easy in easy out. Good warrantee.Cost about $100. Well woth the money an keeps rods up out of way. Ron

Sea Dangles
03-29-2012, 09:13 PM
I agree, I have the same things. work excellent and cheap.

Cabela's: Boat Buckle® RodBunk Deluxe Rod Carrier (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Boat-Buckle174-RodBunk-Deluxe-Rod-Carrier/703644.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3D searchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProduc ts%26Ntt%3Dinterior%2Brod%2Broack%26WTz_l%3DHeader %253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=interior+rod+roack&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products)

This is what I use too.

Raven
03-30-2012, 04:43 AM
well that Clinches it
by major victory
Cabela's Boat buckles
wins the election

iamskippy
03-30-2012, 10:37 AM
And no on the bass pro model they simply replace the screws in the current coat hanger places now, i installed less the 10 min and im a cripple.
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stripermaineiac
03-30-2012, 12:13 PM
Just be carefull with these as the buckles slip on them and the whole shootin match comes down. Put a safety pin through the straps to keep them from slippin. Ron

Green Light
03-30-2012, 08:20 PM
I am thinking of getting the Cabela's Boat buckle rod rack my self.

stripermaineiac
03-31-2012, 04:44 PM
Mike you should take a look at what i use ist. You may like it. Ron

FinS 32
03-31-2012, 07:00 PM
any pics or any other designs, I too am interested in interior racks