Engel Tie-Down

[Matt (WA) Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Matt (WA)]

Hi,
I have Just Picked up my 04 Diesel GXL and am going away in 2 Weeks.
I haven’t got the Time to make a Rear storage System for it at the moment but I need to hold the Engel down for the Trip. I have a Fridge Slide and was thinking of Fixing that to a piece of Marine Ply or MDF then bolting that to the Floor using the Bolt holes that the Tie-down loops use? Am I doing the right thing or has any one got any other suggestions or Ideas? I’d prefer not to have to drill any extra holes just yet!

Thanks In advance

[DR Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close DR]

Matt

I put the Engel in the centre of the tie downs for the seats and run a ratchet tie down strap through the eyes and the Engel handles and ratchet it down tight. Doesn't move.

DR

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As above said, Or:

Mdf is a great idea, you can also bolt it to the centre seat holes for extra fixings.
Make sure you use a suitable thickness to hold it if the thing ended up upside down! 16 mm or more. And through bolt your tie down points.

I personally have just used tiedowns to the seat points and rear tie downs when in a hurry.

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[Matt (WA) Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Matt (WA)]

Thanks Guys,
Looks like the MDF/Marine Ply is the Way to go! I'll take a trip down to Hardware Heaven....I mean Bunnings :lol: I can see this Temporary Fix being a Permanent one eventually.

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Ahhhhh another white Prado in WA.

If it weren't for the PINK plates on ours then I wouldn't know which was which at the shops when I came out!

Welcome aboard.... :P

Mitch

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MUMSRIG You're not wrong!
I have The old Blue Private Plates too so that I can Pick it in a Crowd :lol:
plus if you check out my old Pajero on my PBase Web site under 4x4 you'll see that was a one off too. It's amazing how many Prados you see When you've Got one! I hardly Noticed them 2 weeks ago before i got mine!! :lol: :lol:

Thanks for the Welcome.