Has anyone tried these for keeping tanks and rebreathers up right, strapped into the molle rack?
Are they secure enough?
Are they secure enough?
Molle racks in trucks
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Still Kicking
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Not sure what you mean by molle rack.
I have been using these to store tanks upright in my truck and on boats for years - they are rock solid.
quickfist.com
I have been using these to store tanks upright in my truck and on boats for years - they are rock solid.
SUPER QUICK FIST clamp - Item #20020
• Holds objects from 2.5" to 9.5" (64 to 240mm) in diameter. • Each clamp supports a safe working load of 50lbs (23 kilos). • 2 clamps support 100lbs (45 kilos). • Mounts with three #10 bolts or screws. • Mounting area: 6" x 7/8" (152 x 22mm).
quickfist.com
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Not sure what you mean by molle rack.
I have been using these to store tanks upright in my truck and on boats for years - they are rock solid.
SUPER QUICK FIST clamp - Item #20020
• Holds objects from 2.5" to 9.5" (64 to 240mm) in diameter. • Each clamp supports a safe working load of 50lbs (23 kilos). • 2 clamps support 100lbs (45 kilos). • Mounts with three #10 bolts or screws. • Mounting area: 6" x 7/8" (152 x 22mm).
Bedside Rack System - Rear Panel | Chevrolet Silverado & GMC Sierra (2 - Default Title - BuiltRight Industries
Just because you have a lot of gear, doesn’t mean you have to have a lot of mess. While standard storage might not cut it, the BuiltRight Industries Bedside Rack System can. Using the same factory mounting points, the rack system installs to keep your gear organized, easily accessible and...
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That's an example. You would use ratchet straps, the clamps you listed etc on those to keep the tanks upright.
Still Kicking
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I mounted them on a 2x4 frame but yeah they work great. The quick fists are much quicker and easier to deal with than ratchets.
There's usually tank(s) in my truck; never had one fall. Knock on wood!
There's usually tank(s) in my truck; never had one fall. Knock on wood!
OP
How did you attach the 2×4's. Pictures would be great.
If you are adding something new, you might consider adding L-Track or E-Track around the front and sides. Lots of options with those systems, including 2x?s cross-beams for cargo stops or cargo shelves/tables with the E-Track.
Still Kicking
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The bed of the truck is plywood sheet. I keyed the bottom of the frame into the plywood and the top of the frame goes under the lip of the bed. Very simple and secure and it didn't require drilling into the truck.
Will shoot some pics in daylight.
Will shoot some pics in daylight.
OP
My bed is rino liner, I follow what you did though
OP
I had them in my Taco and ended up removing all but one. I like my bed covered and standing tanks were just not cutting it. With tanks laying flat down, I could not see the benefit from the molle racks. They also never sat well in a Taco on the driver side, so I removed them.
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