Having just done an overland experience across the US, we tied a rope between the rear "oh sh*t" handles of my Ford Ranger. It ended up being one of the most valuable things on the trip as it allowed us to quickly hang and access gear/bags/water. We never put more than 100lbs on the line and it made it easy to get to snacks, water, and even cameras/lenses. It got me thinking how few mounting points there are around the truck cabs normally and how useful it would be to have this when off-road.
Obviously I understand the safety impact if you were to get into a collision and an insulated water bottle is hanging by your head, but if you're off-roading, it's doubtful you're going to get into a wreck at 20mph. Some common sense is definitely needed here.
Anyways, nothing really fancy, just some D ring mounting points with at least 200lb limit (cheap carabiner have at least 150lbs) integrated into the A frame and B Frame pillars so you could hang ropes across the cab, hang a net, or create a hanging shelf in the back seat... or maybe even just to hang a curtain for car camping. Lots of uses with paracord.
Obviously I understand the safety impact if you were to get into a collision and an insulated water bottle is hanging by your head, but if you're off-roading, it's doubtful you're going to get into a wreck at 20mph. Some common sense is definitely needed here.
Anyways, nothing really fancy, just some D ring mounting points with at least 200lb limit (cheap carabiner have at least 150lbs) integrated into the A frame and B Frame pillars so you could hang ropes across the cab, hang a net, or create a hanging shelf in the back seat... or maybe even just to hang a curtain for car camping. Lots of uses with paracord.
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