Show Me Your Pick-Up Built For Scuba- (Specing out a Project

[passedoutwookie]

I used a hand - pump weed sprayer for rinsing off. Can't tell you how many times people say "hey, that's a good idea" over the years but I've never seen anyone else doing it....

Another low tech option I’ve seen used is a gallon sized dish soap container. Pop the top and squeeze and you’ve got a nice strong stream to rinse the sand off your boots.

 

[rx7diver]

Have you considered a tow vehicle + small trailer, instead? Then you could build out the trailer (to accommodate enough scuba gear for an OW class or a weekend camping trip with your friends) as time and funds allow, and leave the trailer behind when you don't need it, saving gas/diesel. Of course there are downsides, which include annual tags and insurance and maintenance, and towing something.

rx7diver

 

[happy-diver]

Fix a strip of rubber between the tailgate and the bed, keeps out the dust and your arse won't fall in

 

[Tassi Devil Diver]

My Landcruiser with gear for a weekend of diving from 10 to 100m

 

[Tassi Devil Diver]

And with boat ready for a weekend of camping and diving.

 

[Imla]

Meet NinjaSid. My Toyota Hilux made specifically for housing two GUE CCR2 technical divers for easy access to mudpits in the mountains. Includes
Alpha GSX Hardtop
Dema Heavy Duty Cargo Slide Planslede Heavy duty Hilux 2006-15/2016+/2021+ - Ekstrautstyr Plansled
Custom made tank-rack with openings to get optimal access to interior without having to ender the cargo room.

The aluminum rack is removable, and bolted on to the slide. On the top centre bar I have installed a hooktracksystemthing (English is my second language) for flexible securing of cargo.

One BIG advantage to putting everything on a slide is that there is AIR circulating on all sides. This means effective removal of any moisture in the car.

With a custom 2" truckers hitch I could add a Hammock.

Waiting for the boat going to a wreck. Stages/scooters had already been removed. Time for coffe!

 

[greeniguana]

Fix a strip of rubber between the tailgate and the bed, keeps out the dust and your arse won't fall in

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I keep an LP72 in there for tires and airbags.

 

[34109411]

My Landcruiser with gear for a weekend of diving from 10 to 100m

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wow you have a mobile dive shop !

 

[Still Kicking]

Meet NinjaSid. My Toyota Hilux made specifically for housing two GUE CCR2 technical divers for easy access to mudpits in the mountains. Includes
Alpha GSX Hardtop
Dema Heavy Duty Cargo Slide Planslede Heavy duty Hilux 2006-15/2016+/2021+ - Ekstrautstyr Plansled
Custom made tank-rack with openings to get optimal access to interior without having to ender the cargo room.

The aluminum rack is removable, and bolted on to the slide. On the top centre bar I have installed a hooktracksystemthing (English is my second language) for flexible securing of cargo.
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One BIG advantage to putting everything on a slide is that there is AIR circulating on all sides. This means effective removal of any moisture in the car.

With a custom 2" truckers hitch I could add a Hammock.
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Waiting for the boat going to a wreck. Stages/scooters had already been removed. Time for coffe!

Impressive rail system that can support that weight

 

[RyanT]

I have a Chevy Colorado. I haven't done anything specific to modify it, other than put a hard folding tonneau cover on top and a rubber mat. The rubber mat does a great job at preventing things from sliding. For a dive trip, I put two milk crates at the back of the bed (near the cab), those contain all the gear that goes with us on the boat for a dive. Then an additional plastic bin fits there that has tools and misc gear. Tanks go near the tailgate, laying flat. This usually includes two sets of doubles and four deco bottles (8 tanks total, although two or three are slim AL40s). Single deco bottles fit on top of the doubles. I can fit a couple of more tanks if necessary. The tank valves rest close to the gear bins, so little room for them to move around. I then use a ratchet strap over the top to secure the tanks. A folding dolly goes on its side in the bed (for moving doubles). Wings and exposure suits lay flat on top of the tanks and bins. Suitcases, regs, and a cooler go in the back seat. No problem getting all the gear in for two tech divers.