Mac's VerseTie track

[VanGo]

Mac aircraft track, herculiner cargo/sleeping deck.

I wanted to update this thread to show the remaining aspects/concept of the "total" design. The original post shows the cargo deck with the Mac tiedowns. Next, I wanted a level sleeping platform that could easily be installed, offering secure tie down points for securing a refrig, kitchen box, etc... I removed the second row seat and used the 2 seat anchor bolts closest to each door, I replaced the the remaining bolts and secured them in place until later needed. Next, I used pieces of 3/4" ply and 1/4" ply to level the deck. Fabbing a piece of 1/8"x1-1/4" steel to the underneath side of the sleeping deck edge allows the two decks to "lock" together, finishing with the 2 seat anchor bolts to secure the sleeping deck in place. Final product is pictured below.

 

[VanGo]

...more pics.

...more pics.

 

[cruiserdan]

Nice.

I like things like tidy counter-sunk fasteners and finished undersides.

 

[94SRUNNER]

Josh...she has come together nicely!

I look forward to seeing all of those put to good use this summer!

 

[Itsky]

This is great! Any worry that during accident or roller that the tie downs would pull through the plywood? Would that be possible/likely?

Really great system you have there.

 

[VanGo]

Possible- yes. Likely- maybe. The engineering is solid for the VT- track, the plywood is 23/32" 7- ply, cabinet grade plywood, and for my purposes works well. In the event of an accident, depending on the severity of the accident, if the object's are secured well enough to the deck and DO NOT become projectiles, the design has served its purpose. A complete roll over would probably stress the design causing it to fail, there are so many variables to consider, but none the less good question. I did find a site that may help provide some insight:
http://www.tecotested.com/techtips/pdf/tt_plywooddesigncapacities

 

[Itsky]

Van - Thanks for the great response. That link is way over my head but what I think I gather is that 3/4 plywood is VERY stong. It seems that a properly secured tie down fixed through such plywood would plenty stong. I'm likely going to follow your lead and your setup would fit my needs perfectly. Thanks for the help!