I've been doing a bunch of little stuff, getting ready for next weeks trip. The first real 8 day excursion into the woods with the B.O.B.
I did take a few pics (sorry the quality is a bit off), of last nights project. I need a place to carry my 2 fishing kayaks. This is yet another fabulous thing about this model bus, particularly the rear engine. It leaves a freaking TON of room underneath. The underside is broken down into 3 sections, all run the entire length between the front and rear wheels. The right and left sides, and of course the middle section.
The middle will be used for water tanks. I have decided, since I now pull a storage trailer and have a pickup, (Yes I sold my Mazda 3 and bought a 2001 Toyota Tacoma 4x4), that I'm going to use each side for storing a kayak. I will make storage in the area in front of the front tires.
Anyways, here is the pics of the crude, simple but HIGHLY effective harness I made for about $3 per kayak.
Here's the kayak sitting on the ground, with a simple loop around the front and back. Each end comes out of a small hole I drilled for the rope to come out.

Here you can see the end of the front loop/rope coming out the side.

As you can see, I can simply pull on the loops to raise the kayak. The ropes use a eye bolt mounted to the frame to support the kayak and make it easy to lift.



Once I pull each rope out, I simply slip an S link and this secures the ropes.

Once the ropes are fastened, you can't even see the boat tucked up under the sides. Safe, dry and secure. I put all the paddles and life vests inside each kayak.


I've got plenty of work to do on BOTH the land and bus while I'm up in the woods. In between the trout fishing of course. I'll have an update when I get back. Take Care.