Transporting Stock in PVC Tubes

[ThomasPowers]

I also go under. You need to watch out for various wires, tubes, driveshaft and muffler when routing but once you are aware of the under vehicle topography it's not hard and the failure mode is generally much less lethal!

[Ten Hammers]

Y'know boys, this is why I hang out here. Good idea on the underside. The only issues I can see is hitting the knees or shins ( like nailing yourself with a reciever ). Quack tape would still be the ticket for securing for me. Thanks.

[RegionalChaos]

Thanks for the link for the kit, and all the general feedback. I had not thought about going under at all. I really like this idea and will definitely explore it as an option with the SUV. One of the local scrap yards is open on Saturday for a few hours and has a wide and open parking area, so I might just use the trailer then. I'll probably tape 'em together though, as I want to get 20+ sections.

Great feed back and great ideas. Thanks all

[John B]

If you want to stop the bars sliding forward, i've used a bucket on each end tied together with a rope to stop the bars sliding forward, then lash the bundle down to whatever,

If you really want to be serious about the set up, and doubt a bucket is man enough to stop being perforated, you coud use the bottom end end of an old oxy cylinder with a couple of holes drilled in to attach the rope to, or even fabricate one up,

[chyancarrek]

Hey all,

Is going under with the load legal? I'm pretty sure in Washington you're not allowed to secure a load beneath your rig. (wouldn't be the first time I've been wrong tho . . . nor the last )

While the bars won't act like air-launched missiles, wouldn't it be way more susceptible to getting hung up in something if it's slung underneath?

[arftist]

Get two ECO fittings. Use good primer on the pipe and fittings, and glue tgether. replace the plastic plugs with metal plugs for added strenght.

[jimmy seale]

on a p/u i built small reciever type brackets so the arms were removable and you could carry stock on the passenger side of vehicle.on front we boxed the shoe in and just used yokes in the middle and on the rear.only problem was that the passanger had to get out on drivers side,but material was accessable and for those with bad knees and backs, this worked well. hope this is clear as mud, jimmy

[Donnie]

Hey Jimmy, how about some pictures. I've thought about building something like that for my truck. If I could look at yours, I would not have to strain my little brain about how to do it.