Has anyone made rod tubes for their roof racks to more easily store rods? i've seen some around and was looking to create such a thing for my subaru
to make the long baja road trips a little more comfy for my passengers.
Has anyone made/used these before? are they easy to safely secure? are they safe enough for some of those more delicate inshore rods? Can they be
locked so you can keep rods in the tubes without worrying about the possibility of theft?
They seem like a nifty and convenient little contraption.
PVC pipe
captkw - 2-4-2014 at 10:17 AM
go to any good hardware store and get 4 inc PVC and cut to the lenth you need and buy two end caps...easy smeasychavycha - 2-4-2014 at 10:27 AM
PVC perforated drain pipe, either 3" or 4", depending on how high your rod guides are.
Not secure, but functional. You could probably clobber together some sort of locking mechanism. Though anyone with a hacksaw can get through it
since after all, it's just plain PVC.
HUH??
captkw - 2-4-2014 at 10:49 AM
Why would you use perf pipe ??? shc 40 pvc works greatjimgrms - 2-4-2014 at 11:04 AM
With pvc you can get a cap for one end and a threader coupling and plug and cobble a way to lock it, they also sell rod tubes that will work and
can be locked , the problem is your rod lengthjimgrms - 2-4-2014 at 11:13 AM
E bay conduit carrier kitPompano - 2-4-2014 at 11:34 AM
Same here, been using these since forever. Any Lowes or Home Depot will have the right PVC pipe and ends. For a roof top carrier, there are lots of
types available that you can customize.chuckie - 2-4-2014 at 11:50 AM
Had a friend come downlast year with PVC tubes on his roof rack...Worked perfectly except when we opened them in Mulege they were empty! Imagine!chavycha - 2-4-2014 at 12:20 PM
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Originally posted by captkw
Why would you use perf pipe ??? shc 40 pvc works great
Ventilated so your stuff doesn't mold! Plus you can grab it and easily tie it on your kayak, to your boat, wherever.chavycha - 2-4-2014 at 12:21 PM
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Originally posted by chuckie
Had a friend come downlast year with PVC tubes on his roof rack...Worked perfectly except when we opened them in Mulege they were empty! Imagine!
Yeah. I always carry mine inside the car for that reason. It might be a little bulky and in the way, but sure beats the alternative.MMc - 2-4-2014 at 12:40 PM
I use 6" pcv. One end glued tight the other is a slip with a hasp on both sides with a cable lock through the hasps and locked with a padlock. The
tube is attached to the rack with Pipe clamps. The clamps have a sleeve of climbing webbing around them so they don't mar the rack. All the roads have
a fabric covers. I usually wrap the road in a towel to keep them tight in the tube. I have not lost anything yet and the rods come into the room at
night if I overnight at a hotel.mtgoat666 - 2-4-2014 at 12:49 PM
if you have a ski rack, they hold rods well, and most ski racks have locks
i prefer 3 or 4 piece rods that are short enough to slip in tube and carry inside carsd - 2-4-2014 at 06:42 PM
Do not leave on top of car when you leave car. If you are staying at motels take them inside (along with other things). Customs is enforcing the 4 rod
maximum per person when flying.
Locks on racks do not work if someone wants your stuff.
Have fun!willardguy - 2-4-2014 at 06:49 PM
Customs is enforcing the 4 rod maximum per person when flying
now what the heck is up with that? mcfez - 2-4-2014 at 06:55 PM
I made something like this for out Rover. Worked great.....but ALWAYS take your rods into the motel room!
Willardguy - I had 6 rods. Customs showed me the standard form that says 4 rods maximum, and verbally said 4 reels maximum per person. First time I
was ever was questioned (lots of trips). Took me in a private room, asked me the value. I stated $50 each. Then he added $50 each for value for 2
addition reels. So $200 value over allowed and I was charged $60 US if I remember correctly. Now I try to leave my rods in Baja with friends. Others
have had the same issue.
I made sure he understood they were for pleasure fishing, not for resale. He still charged me, and provided a receipt.tyguypb - 2-4-2014 at 08:01 PM
Tons of info and food for thought. Thanks for all the responses! yea will always take rods in at night with me or lock them in car while camping. but
thanks again for all the info!!!
shc 40 pvc works great