Baggage Tie downs

[Jkkinz]

After looking at Vans quick disconnect baggage tie downs and getting sticker shock ($25.00 each), I did a net search and found a supplier that has similar tiedowns for $7.95 each.
I just got them in and they look great. They come anodized in multiple colors and I am sure your baggage floor will rip up before they break. Here is the website if anyone is interested.

http://pitposse.stores.yahoo.net/noname75.html

[beechrv9a]

Originally Posted by Jkkinz

After looking at Vans quick disconnect baggage tie downs and getting sticker shock ($25.00 each), I did a net search and found a supplier that has similar tiedowns for $7.95 each.
I just got them in and they look great. They come anodized in multiple colors and I am sure your baggage floor will rip up before they break. Here is the website if anyone is interested.

http://pitposse.stores.yahoo.net/noname75.html

Just what I was looking for!

[kentb]

What mount location will you be using?

Kent

[Jkkinz]

Originally Posted by kentb

What mount location will you be using?

Kent

Not positive yet. I am thinking of using rivnuts like Van supplies for his and get them as close to a rib or bulkhead as possible. May need to use a doubler plate due to the thin floor and side panel thickness.

[uk_figs]

I mounted one in the center at the rear on the cover plate that goes over the elevator rod channel, puts it between the two support ribs and is easy to install. I put 2 others on the vertical members by the side of the seat backs, again easy to install and hidden by the seats.

[wingtime]

Jim,

Nice find! Did you notice the track kits they carry? Two four foot tracks and four tie down rings for $65 bucks. good deal in my book. I'm thinking of mounting a couple of tracks on the floor and maybe even the walls of the baggage area.

I just noticed they are located just a few miles from my office! I think I'm going to go check them out in person.

[Deems Davis]

Credit for this needs to go to David McNeil who showed me the tip. Simple piece of piano hinge, cut, drilled and rivet4ed to baggage area, Folds nearly flush and can be hidden under carpet when not in use:

http://deemsrv10.com/album/Sec%20The.../DSC06655.html

Click forward for 4-5 additional pics installed.

[Mike S]

Deems, what is the upholstered interior panel shown in the shots??

I know that Classic Aero is working on an interior for the ten------are you the Guinea Pig on this????

[N941WR]

Originally Posted by Jkkinz

Not positive yet. I am thinking of using rivnuts like Van supplies for his and get them as close to a rib or bulkhead as possible. May need to use a doubler plate due to the thin floor and side panel thickness.

Jim,

I bought a handful of those three weeks ago to use in my baggage compartment.

It is best if you plan to install these with #10 plate nuts while building but if you didn't install them while building, here is what I'm in the process of doing:

Use #10 keyed riv-nuts. Keyed riv-nuts have a small bump on the underside of the top ring. When set, this key helps keep them from spinning. (I bought and tried both, and the non-keyed riv-nuts spin in the hole much easier than the keyed ones but even the keyed riv-nuts will spin.)

The other trick I did was to drill a dimple in the bottom of each base but not all the way through, centered between the two holes. The idea is that by putting the dimple over an existing rivet in the baggage compartment, you can use the two holes in the base as your drill guide.

Once the 1/4" holes are drilled, it is a simple matter to install the riv-nuts and screw the bases down.

I would also recommend installing the riv-nuts through both the floor and rib flange for extra strength.

[N941WR]

Originally Posted by wingtime

Jim,

Nice find! Did you notice the track kits they carry? Two four foot tracks and four tie down rings for $65 bucks. good deal in my book. I'm thinking of mounting a couple of tracks on the floor and maybe even the walls of the baggage area.

I just noticed they are located just a few miles from my office! I think I'm going to go check them out in person.

Bruce,

Way back when I bought a set of the tracks to install in my -9 and never used them because of the weight. The SbS baggage compartment is small enough you can get away with just for tie-downs.

BTW, these things are designed for securing motorcycles and they are beefy.