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RV-10 Baggage Tie Downs
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Bill Boyd
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I don't have pics of this, apparently, but I installed a number of tie down points to the floor back there with short sections of piano hinge in the middle of each to allow removal of the tiedowns completely if desired. They are attached to the floor with pulled rivets anywhere that access was an issue. So far I have only used the two rearmost tiedowns, to secure my ballast (collapsible water jugs) against the rear bulkhead with a length of rope.
I installed skin doublers and nutplates in each 4 corners of the baggage floor. I'll be able to thread in ring tie-down points for a bungee-net type of solution.
Its not a heavy-duty solution to ratchet something down, but just something to get a net over the top in case heavy turbulence is hit and needs to contain something in the baggage area.
Its not a heavy-duty solution to ratchet something down, but just something to get a net over the top in case heavy turbulence is hit and needs to contain something in the baggage area.
rvanstory
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This is what I did. However, if I were doing it over, I'd put heavier reinforcement under the floor than I did. My tie downs will keep things from "sliding", but probably not strong enough to ratchet heavy items down in event of off field landing / crash.
Bill Boyd
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Yup, that's my install to a T.
I am still building, but will probably use these from Vans
Not sure if the link comes through, but just search for tie down on Vans Store
https://store.vansaircraft.com/pit-posse-baggage-tie-down-ca-baggage-tie-down.html
Not sure if the link comes through, but just search for tie down on Vans Store
https://store.vansaircraft.com/pit-posse-baggage-tie-down-ca-baggage-tie-down.html
rvanstory
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Here's some pics of mine.....
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Full credit to Randy. That's where I got the idea!
TomSpencer46
Active Member
I used the Vans tie downs. I like them because they are removable and are inexpensive.
Adel Clamps
There are many options for baggage tie downs.
You may construct your RV-10 to hold 100# of baggage and unless you are hauling sandbags or anvils, your baggage will consist of cooler box, luggage, jackets or whatever else you need for a long trip. In other words, more than likely it will be stuffed to the ceiling and nothing will have room to move around.
For the smaller items like tow bar, "remove before flight" covers, wheel chucks, canopy cover and whatever else you might bring along for short trips, heavy duty anchors are simply not needed.
I installed a number of adel clamps along the already nut plated holes just above the floor and behind the seat, bungee cords criss crossed between them and used as necessary. Very light weight, strong and perfectly adaptable to many different loading scenarios.
There are many options for baggage tie downs.
You may construct your RV-10 to hold 100# of baggage and unless you are hauling sandbags or anvils, your baggage will consist of cooler box, luggage, jackets or whatever else you need for a long trip. In other words, more than likely it will be stuffed to the ceiling and nothing will have room to move around.
For the smaller items like tow bar, "remove before flight" covers, wheel chucks, canopy cover and whatever else you might bring along for short trips, heavy duty anchors are simply not needed.
I installed a number of adel clamps along the already nut plated holes just above the floor and behind the seat, bungee cords criss crossed between them and used as necessary. Very light weight, strong and perfectly adaptable to many different loading scenarios.
rdamazio
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Just to leave another option: Clickbond CB9788
Auburntsts
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I bought a bunch of removable ones (similar to what’s pictured below) and was going to install the bases with rivnuts, but never got around to it. Since I’m about to hit my 7 year anniversary since first flight I doubt I ever will at this point.
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PilotjohnS
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I like this idea, hope you dont mind if I copy it.
You also mentioned misc stuff. I think i will build a zipper pouch for the back of the pilot’s seat to hold this. And maybe another one for the co pilot’s seat to hold the poh and other papers.
I like this idea, hope you dont mind if I copy it.
You also mentioned misc stuff. I think i will build a zipper pouch for the back of the pilot’s seat to hold this. And maybe another one for the co pilot’s seat to hold the poh and other papers.
