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H3T Bed Cargo Net - anyone?

tlh235

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Looking for a quick fix to a bed cover solution to keep some things stable while going camping. Wanted to get a cargo net to throw over stuff in the bed instead of forking out cash for a tonneau cover. Anyone purchase a cargo net for the H3T bed...looking for advice of which one to get. Thanks!
 

Bigunit

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Here's what I use when the bed of the T is loaded with gear, tools and parts & a second spare. I traded Alrock for this cargo net made by Safari Strap. It has adjustable tie down straps and fits the bed perfectly (almost seems like the net was made just for the T). The net's tie down,cinch straps are easily looped into the bed rail sliding tie downs. It is super strong and has kept all my gear securely in place during wheeling. Safari Straps is a forum sponsor: http://www.safaristraps.com/
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skeptic

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I just use the cheap-o ones. Last year I had some $15 spider web looking thing I picked up from Autozone. I replaced it at the beginning of summer with some cheap thing my wife picked up at a local oddball store. Both are essentially interwoven bungee cords. When I carry a lot of stuff, including little items, I like to put a tarp over everything then the net over the tarp. Works great for camping - keeps some of the dirt and crap off my gear, plus gives me a tarp to use while camping. I had considered a tonneau cover, but for things like camping I end up stuff stacked higher than the bed (H3T beds are pretty small), so a tonneau cover wouldn't work anyway. A slant back top would be better, but $3k+ vs $15...

I do have 3 different Hummer brand truck boxes, a small one that fits on any rail, the large one that goes behind the cab, and a long one that goes down one side. The long down-the-side one is on a shelf in the garage right now because you can't fit both large boxes at the same time. This keeps the smallish items securely out of the weather and gives me a place for tow straps and tools and such.

I could use another pair or two of the sliding rail mounts though, that would be handy.
 

tlh235

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Here's what I use when the bed of the T is loaded with gear, tools and parts & a second spare. I traded Alrock for this cargo net made by Safari Strap. It has adjustable tie down straps and fits the bed perfectly (almost seems like the net was made just for the T). The net's tie down,cinch straps are easily looped into the bed rail sliding tie downs. It is super strong and has kept all my gear securely in place during wheeling. Safari Straps is a forum sponsor: http://www.safaristraps.com/

Do you have any idea what size you got...looks like the large's Net Size approx: 46"x41 1/2". I would imagine that's about right?

http://www.safaristraps.com/cargo-nets/safari-straps-53-2510-1-inch-cargo-net-large
 

Bigunit

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alrock

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Here's a pic of it in Bigunit's H3T bed w/o any cargo. It ended up being just the right size, with a little room on each side for the tie-down straps to have some room.
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tlh235

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Thanks alot...once again the forum comes through...never a disappointment...i've gotten answers/advice on many of questions...awesome website!!!
 

SolidusJ

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This might be dumb to ask but I have to, could I lay on it when it's all tighten down? Might be nice on a long day and it just me and the T.
 

Bigunit

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This might be dumb to ask but I have to, could I lay on it when it's all tighten down? Might be nice on a long day and it just me and the T.

Great idea Jay. Had never thought about using it as a "hammock". I think it could be used for that (depending on how much you weigh :wink:). The work load limit of the net is 300 lbs. Let's find out - I'll give it a try this weekend and post up some pics on Sunday.
 
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SolidusJ

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Great idea Jay. Had never thought about using it as a "hammock". I think it could be used for that (depending on how much you weigh :wink:). The work load limit of the net is 300 lbs. Let's find out - I'll give it a try this weekend and post up some pics on Sunday.

Right on can't wait!!!!!
 

RamRod

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This might be dumb to ask but I have to, could I lay on it when it's all tighten down? Might be nice on a long day and it just me and the T.
When I clicked on this thread to post I was going to ask just that! Too bad the bed isn't just a tad bit longer! Then it would really be a BED!
 
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