How are y'all attaching shovels/axes to the side of your roof rack? (1 Viewer)

[ItsBavid]

I just installed the Bowfin cruisers rack and we're about to take our first long trip; Colorado and New Mexico. We've got everything set up except how to mount our shovel and axe. Any recommendations? I saw a couple people use the Thule attachments but only for the stock rack so I'm not too sure if that'll work for this.

Thanks!

 

[GOTLOCKED96]

I’ve seen a lot of people use “quick fist” mounts.

 

[ItsBavid]

I’ve seen a lot of people use “quick fist” mounts.

Thanks man. I went ahead and ordered 4. I'll let y'all know how they do.

 

[dcguillory]

And there is this

K9 Axe-Shovel Combo Mount

The K9 Axe-Shovel Combo Mount is the ultimate solution for overlanders seeking to optimize their gear storage. Designed for the K9 Roof Rack System, this mount

www.equipt1.com

 

[retrofive]

And there is this

K9 Axe-Shovel Combo Mount

The K9 Axe-Shovel Combo Mount is the ultimate solution for overlanders seeking to optimize their gear storage. Designed for the K9 Roof Rack System, this mount

www.equipt1.com

Traveling I think I would pony up for this over the quick fist. Mainly because you can secure it. I don't trust anything outside my truck not being secure, especially traveling.

 

[BILT4ME]

And now.....cue the "killing Nuns and Kindergartners" discussion........

 

[retrofive]

And now.....cue the "killing Nuns and Kindergartners" discussion........

Can't win can ya. Inside the truck, your head or passengers. Outside the truck, nuns & Kindergartners. Think the thing I see the most that scares me is the hi-lift on the top of the front bumper.

 

[BILT4ME]

Can't win can ya. Inside the truck, your head or passengers. Outside the truck, nuns & Kindergartners. Think the thing I see the most that scares me is the hi-lift on the top of the front bumper.

I don't mind the one on the front bumper as much as when it's on the roof rack. Front Bumper is usually much more robust than the roof rack and the brackets are made for the bumper. The roof rack ones are usually cobbled J-Bolts.

 

[ItsBavid]

And now.....cue the "killing Nuns and Kindergartners" discussion........

Yea I saw that thread. I also saw the one where the guy had the axe and poop shovel hooked up on the inside cabin rack pointed towards his head

 

[ItsBavid]

I also found these from front runner. Not sure if they'd fit but I may buy a set and test them out after my trip

Ratcheting Spade/Shovel & Paddle Mount - by Front Runner

An off-road tough storage solution for spade/shovels and similar shaped gear like canoe paddles. The ratcheting straps adjust to fit various circumferences and lock tight to the sides of a Front Runner Roof Rack for rattle free, rock solid transportation. Quick release latches allow the...

www.frontrunneroutfitters.com

 

[z531519]

I use quick fists for years with no issues. I like the easy access. But i stow the shovel in the truck when leaving the truck in urban setting, not because anyone is gonna steal my Ace Hardware shovel, but one can easily take it and use it to vandalize/smash my windows to steal stuff. Why make it easier for them.

 

[ItsBavid]

I use quick fists for years with no issues. I like the easy access. But i stow the shovel in the truck when leaving the truck in urban setting, not because anyone is gonna steal my Ace Hardware shovel, but one can easily take it and use it to vandalize/smash my windows to steal stuff. Why make it easier for them.

That's a fair point, especially in this climate right now. How did you attach the quick fists?

 

[GOTLOCKED96]

@Delta VS what’s up with the hatchet mount that goes on the storage rack?

 

[z531519]

That's a fair point, especially in this climate right now. How did you attach the quick fists?

i have a gobi rack, so i just needed some pipe clamps i sourced from home depot.

 

[Delta VS]

@Delta VS what’s up with the hatchet mount that goes on the storage rack?

Tryin to carve out time to get them on the site, only thing left

Single and double will be available

PS, thanks for tagging

 

[Shoredreamer]

I secure my full length shovel with a set of Rhino Rack shovel mounts. This mount will only work with straight, non handled shovels, but clamps down with a bolt and hasn’t failed me in over 50k miles. Rhino Rack also sells a newer clamshell style mount for handled shovels. The mounts can likely be fitted to other racks as well.

 

[GOTLOCKED96]

Tryin to carve out time to get them on the site, only thing left

Single and double will be available

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PS, thanks for tagging

Can you post a pic of the hatchet you at on the attic storage inside the hatch.

 

[maxamillion2345]

Quick fists have held my shovel and axe on my swing out for years now. I loop a cable through with a padlock for “security”.

 

[smritte]

I don't mind the one on the front bumper as much as when it's on the roof rack. Front Bumper is usually much more robust than the roof rack and the brackets are made for the bumper. The roof rack ones are usually cobbled J-Bolts.

Better than that is the high lift screwed to the top of Jeep hood. I was at an event some years ago. This guy was cruising across the desert at night. He said he was doing about 40 mph. Hit a hidden rut that stopped the Jeep. His high lift tore from the hood and hit a Joshua tree. Pretty much broke it in half. He walked back to camp and I went out and helped him get his Jeep back to camp.
Those are what scare me.

 

[Cruzerman]

I may just be a cheapskate, but I'm not spending more on the mount than I did for the shovel.