Truck inside camper shell rod carrier - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fishingfool · 06-23-2014, 10:06 AM

Bass pro shops sells a pole that attaches to the sides. Have one in my pilot works great each pole is held in place with Velcro. Everyone can sit in the car with out getting hit with poles.
http://www.basspro.com/Rod-Saver-Veh...product/15989/

45user · 06-23-2014, 10:28 AM

I heard the strap ones kinda sags
But at $20 I may try that one
Any others have used something else? Or pic of their diy system to give me some idea?
Thank you all for your help!

MissileTM · 06-23-2014, 10:46 AM

I use this under the deck top of my Pontoon boat and it works great:
http://www.amazon.com/Berkley-Twist-...ley+rod+holder

45user · 06-23-2014, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MissileTM

I use this under the deck top of my Pontoon boat and it works great:
http://www.amazon.com/Berkley-Twist-...ley+rod+holder

It needs holes drilled right?

ZUMAN · 06-23-2014, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 45user

It needs holes drilled right?

Liquid nails???
If you want it there forever!!!!

45user · 06-23-2014, 03:20 PM

Yeah but don't want to drill holes..

Anybody tried this?

http://www.rodmounts.com/rod-loft-pro/

Seems like it has mixed review and kinda expensive at $120-130

mrJB · 06-23-2014, 05:02 PM

Some considerations since I've tried several variations: Rods should be pretty secure, at least at one end, so they don't bounce around. I've tried bungie elastic and straps, but the bouncing and vibrations will wear on your rods wherever it is sitting, be it on the handle or the blank. Another consideration is that you should have a window that opens in your shell and also in the back of the truck if you use the longer rods (>7')

Here's what I came up with and it works great...

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No permanent modifications were made to the shell or truck. For the rear attachment points, I used the existing bolts for the rear shell window. For the front supports, I used the appropriate sized dowels to fit the head restraint attachments. I never used the rear restraints since they restrict my vision. Any areas that contact the rod are covered with the soft part of a piece of velcro.

Hope this might help.

06-23-2014, 10:46 AM	#3
MissileTM Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 90	Berkley Twist Lok I use this under the deck top of my Pontoon boat and it works great: http://www.amazon.com/Berkley-Twist-...ley+rod+holder

06-23-2014, 05:02 PM	#7
mrJB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O.C. Posts: 352	Here Ya' Go... Some considerations since I've tried several variations: Rods should be pretty secure, at least at one end, so they don't bounce around. I've tried bungie elastic and straps, but the bouncing and vibrations will wear on your rods wherever it is sitting, be it on the handle or the blank. Another consideration is that you should have a window that opens in your shell and also in the back of the truck if you use the longer rods (>7') Here's what I came up with and it works great... P6230007.jpg P6230008.jpg P6230011.jpg P6230012.jpg No permanent modifications were made to the shell or truck. For the rear attachment points, I used the existing bolts for the rear shell window. For the front supports, I used the appropriate sized dowels to fit the head restraint attachments. I never used the rear restraints since they restrict my vision. Any areas that contact the rod are covered with the soft part of a piece of velcro. Hope this might help. __________________ "I Brake for Halibut"

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06-23-2014, 10:06 AM	#1
fishingfool Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestline Posts: 37	Bass pro shops sells a pole that attaches to the sides. Have one in my pilot works great each pole is held in place with Velcro. Everyone can sit in the car with out getting hit with poles. http://www.basspro.com/Rod-Saver-Veh...product/15989/

06-23-2014, 10:28 AM	#2
45user Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 576	I heard the strap ones kinda sags But at $20 I may try that one Any others have used something else? Or pic of their diy system to give me some idea? Thank you all for your help!

06-23-2014, 03:20 PM	#6
45user Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 576	Yeah but don't want to drill holes.. Anybody tried this? http://www.rodmounts.com/rod-loft-pro/ Seems like it has mixed review and kinda expensive at $120-130