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ceiling cargo net

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Anyone running one of these?

After my last high water incident I found that even the glovebox can't be guaranteed dry.

Would like to be able to store a few things like spare clothes and wallet etc on the roof space.

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Been thinking the same thing matt. Would need a reasonably fine mesh tho
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tomsoffroad wrote:Been thinking the same thing matt. Would need a reasonably fine mesh tho


I was going to use our old trampoline net :-) UV stabilised :-) You can get a full net for $30 on ebay from china. Not sure if there would be a cheaper way??
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Probably not made for your vehicle but seeing some of your drawer handiwork I am sure you could whip up something for the roof...........

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Thanks for the link Skid. I just went and opened my drawers but there wasn't a hot Lady in her underwear in them :-(

My plan was to use the grab handles as fixing points with a fine mesh with stretchy sides that would hug the roof and allow even small items like phones etc to be held securely.

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A cheap trailer cargo net from the warehouse and a few waterproof gear bags from tramping store and all sorted
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All those trailer nets have quite large mesh whereas I want something a lot finer.

Maybe it doesn't exist...
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rope fishing net . expensive if you don't know any fishermen but comes in every mesh hole size and color imaginable .
fix solid on 2 sides and bungy rope the other 2 for access
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Cheers!
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I got some from bridon a while ago, it was only in white, had about an 8mm hole and was strong as hell, cheap too. I think it was a Raschel knitted net, it didnt have any knots.
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Does it need to be net? You could get a piece of PE or similar from an upholsterer and attach to either side of the vehicle and run a bungy along the front and rear to help hold item in.
Or buy some nylon webbing and borrow mums sewing machine and make your own.
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Mattman wrote:Cheers!


You could always use some of the netting they sell in Bunnings by the meter, they have stretchy stuff for going over garden framing
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if your going that deep that your filling the glovebox up with water I'd be more concerned about killing the truck than a wet cellphone and wallet.... have you thought about staying out of the deep water :D
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Haha unplanned deep water happens. Truck is setup for it.

Have found what I want....

http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/products/carg ... o-net.html
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you could use a hammock
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have you considered putting the phone and wallet in a $20 dry bag before placing it in the glove box? cheaper and easier
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