Spare Tire In Roof Rack

[VX KAT]

If I remember correctly (and Sue please let me know if I'm wrong here) the Coleman basket has bars rather than slats for it's flooring, which might work well with the Yakima spare tire kit. The only problem might be if the "hanger pieces" that wrap around the bars are too small, but you may not know that until you're actually looking at it in person. If the bars on the Coleman are of a similar diameter, you still may need to drill some new holes to attach the Yakima plate. But again you won't know until you compare the two racks and the kit.

If I were you (and not to volunteer Sue here ) I would meet up with Sue to compare your racks (that sounds pretty funny lol). Just take the Yakima kit off her spare and see if you can mate it up to your Coleman rack.

Yeah, I think the Coleman had a "grid" pattern of metal bars on the floor, instead of just slats.
And yes, that does sound funny!
Dave, we'll be passing thru your town on 1/14 and 1/16...could check it out then. Or maybe a local off-road shop would have one in person.

[Marlin]

I am confused by what has happened? What is wrong with a 5 dollar ratchet strap? They are rated to 500-1000lbs static for a 1" strap pending the brand you get. Mine has been on the roof off and on for 2 years, same strap. No degrading of the nylon, no rusting, no problems. The dynamic fail point is much higher.

http://www.ratchetstraps.com/1-x-10-...t-strap-s-hook

[VX KAT]

I am confused by what has happened? What is wrong with a 5 dollar ratchet strap? They are rated to 500-1000lbs static for a 1" strap pending the brand you get. Mine has been on the roof off and on for 2 years, same strap. No degrading of the nylon, no rusting, no problems. The dynamic fail point is much higher.

http://www.ratchetstraps.com/1-x-10-...t-strap-s-hook

What's wrong with it?...Nothing at all.
I got a 2" wide polyester strap, 7000 lb break limit, custom 5' length for my application, in polyester that won't stretch when wet, has UV protection, and rot and mildew resistance, a heavy duty ratchet mechanism, a buckle pad attached so it can't scratch anything, and a great custom pattern for $14 for two (2) of them. I don't mind it being visible and I still prefer to have two systems securing it. It's redundant but I have the stress points dispersed over several areas, possibly making it a bit more secure. I can't help it, it's my Risk Management background I guess.

[Marlin]

Gotcha, I just saw a post about some 70 dollar kit, and some fangled spare bracket concept and thought about the K.I.S.S. concept. 5-15 bucks and you are perfectly safe. The funny part is the only thing holding all that stuff on your roof is 4 tiny screws...

[VX KAT]

Gotcha, I just saw a post about some 70 dollar kit, and some fangled spare bracket concept and thought about the K.I.S.S. concept. 5-15 bucks and you are perfectly safe. The funny part is the only thing holding all that stuff on your roof is 4 tiny screws...

Well I've got the $70 bracket as well as the straps...and yes, the fact has not been lost on me that it's hanging on by 4 screws on a plastic roof rail....

[vt_maverick]

...The funny part is the only thing holding all that stuff on your roof is 4 tiny screws...

Thought that many times myself... got to believe those screws would sheer off well before either of these mounting methods gives.

[circmand]

Yeah, I think the Coleman had a "grid" pattern of metal bars on the floor, instead of just slats.
And yes, that does sound funny!
Dave, we'll be passing thru your town on 1/14 and 1/16...could check it out then. Or maybe a local off-road shop would have one in person.

Please stop while in town. As for a local off road shop you apparently haver never been to Bullhead City. As for straps and bungees I am not ruling anything out I just wanted to see who has done what and if there were any recomendations or warnings. (such as the sun degrading material) as BHC gets a lot of sun