fishwreak members we have a problem
Submitted by mikeurnot on Sat, 2025-09-20 08:08
I am buying a ford range to tow my new caravan slowly making my way up the coast from Perth and into N.T then back to Broome .
I have 2 one piece fishing rods 4.7 meters long one is for egg beater and the other one is for a Alvey .
Problem with the ranger the roof rack holder are a swing out type to go acroos the car with the one on the tub slides back to give you length .
I have been looking for away to make them theft proof to lock on to roof rack .
Is there some way to do it or should I just sell rods and buy I think 4 or 3 piece same lenght .
Hope some one out there has had the same problem up for suggestions .
Cheers
snappermiles
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Date Joined: 05/11/10
sell the ranger
that way ya might make it up the coast to use the rods
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sunshine
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Date Joined: 03/03/09
Make the rods two piece
It's not hard to cut and install a ferrule
Michael Yoni
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Date Joined: 02/01/11
Suggestion?
What about a hose clamp (or similar) ... most opportunists are unlikly to carry screwdrivers or spanners with them.
I was also thinking the lockable tiedown straps (that they use for canoes, etc) but the shortest length is 2,5m
Faulkner Family
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Date Joined: 11/03/08
Get yourself a length of pvc
Get yourself a length of pvc tube long enough for the rods. Screw cap one end glued on other then fix that to the side of the van using down pipe brackets. You can fix a padlock to the tube by simply drilling a hole to slip padlock through
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
Lastchance
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Date Joined: 02/02/09
Put it in the Caravan?
Put it in the Caravan?