I don't even need to watch the video. The thumbnail says it all. BRILLIANT! I have a truck that I am always struggling with. and a simple chain never occurred to me. Thank you!
That is BRILLIANT! I've got that hardware lying around in my barn and never made a connection. You can't ever have enough tiedown points--except with this technique I guess you can!
This is one of those ideas that are so simple and so smart at the same time! Was complaining none of my bungee cords were the right length and this would totally solve that issue. Buying some chain tomorrow
As I've gotten older, I no longer sleep on the ground. My canopy is now my "tent" and my "motel room." Thank you for this great solution to stabilize my furniture!
Seems so obvious when you see it that you wonder how you didn't think of it yourself! Fantastic idea and thanks for sharing. I know what I'm doing tomorrow morning!
This is by far the best solution! Thank you so much for sharing! I was going to purchase $80 tie down anchors that rest at the top front and rear of the bed rails but again they are only at the front and rear. Your solution allows for tie down points at any point in the bed. GENIUS!!!
I think I’m going to use this idea with a tow chain wrapped around the bed. That way I can have it ready in case of an emergency but still have a daily use. Great video.
Thank you so much my brother. This is ingenious and very convenient and simple. Thank you for sharing and thank your wife for helping you with the video as well😊
This is great! Now I don't have to drill into my Ford Ranger truck bed. Thanks! And you can always put some pipe insulation (cut into rings) to keep it from touching the sides.
Steve has had a pick-up truck ever since we got married. He said he'd never be without one. They come in handy for so many things. We are thinking of trading in our car for a bigger truck so we can haul more stuff at one time.
Great Idea… I did the same step up you shown here. Here is my material list & cost: 1/4” Chain : (2) - 5ft length [10ft all together] 5/16” Quick Link Chain : (4) 5/16” Hook / Eye Turnbuckle : (2) Approx. ~ $52 dollars all together Thank you for sharing this with us.
You are excellent person sharing this thank you always looking for solutions in my wood hauling finally I got it God bless you for your marvelous service to the regular people like me.
Thanks for sharing this great tip Steve. It's just way too painful drilling holes into the bed of a brand new pickup. Just about as painful as trying to tie stuff down securely with what the truck comes with. This solves all problems simply and cheaply. TH-cam Rules.
Like most great ideas, this is simple and extremely user friendly and also makes me scratch my head as to why didn't I think of this. Brilliant, sir; thank you!
Would you actually feel safe hauling a refrigerator on the highway using this system? Scary. Feels a bit unstable. Maybe just for light hauling like branches or a recliner.
I thought about doing this video prior to stumbling on your post but you already nailed this concept. Great video and this is one of the best method for its title (multiple points). It is always a challenge tieing down something as every item being hauled can vary all the time from big to small or uneven or uniform shape etc.. having multiple points provide more secure loads and the best thing is making tieing down stuff easy requiring little effort rather than doubling and relooping cords just to make a second mid-cross- tiedown (any truckguy knows about this need when tie down points are limited). This also lessens the need for longer cords etc. that take time to handle. Thanks!
I have the same truck bed you have as well as alot of spare chain. This is a great idea and including a turn buckle to tension the chain is a great idea as well. I never liked the clanking of the chain so this is what I'll be installing today. Thanks again and if you have anymore ideas for an open bed pickup truck, please make more videos. I do alot of hauling in my Handyman business.
Would you actually feel safe hauling a refrigerator on the highway using this system? Scary. Feels a bit unstable. Maybe just for light hauling like branches or a recliner.
@@justme-qh3gl I have used it with a lot of different stuff in the last 5 years (wardrobe, grain sacks, holiday luggage) on trips at motorway speed and even on three vacations into the Himalayas, nothing broke off in my Toyota pickup although one anchor point did need minor attention - touch wood. An upright refrigerator could be a challenge because of wind resistance I guess, I wouldn't risk it on the highway.
Thanks for the video, the chain is a good idea, and I like the turnbuckle. I've done pretty much the same but I used 1/4" diameter stainless cable and put loops along the length of it where they would work best.
Would you actually feel safe hauling a refrigerator on the highway using this system? Scary. Feels a bit unstable. Maybe just for light hauling like branches or a recliner.
Would you actually feel safe hauling a refrigerator on the highway using this system? Scary. Feels a bit unstable. Maybe just for light hauling like branches or a recliner.
I may try your idea, I use a cargo strap and tie off to it but the straps have been out in the weather for five years now and are due for a change. Good thinking.👍
Awesome! Thank you for this tip!!! Your husband just solved my problem. I just bought a pickup truck for the first time. It has a bedrail system, but since I also had an Ultra Flex Bed cover installed, I am not able to install and use the cleats anymore.
Steve: That is a great idea. Like you say I already have plenty on chain and it would be great using anything. Bungee cords are always too long or too short. This would take care of that problem. I have a truck cap on my truck and it is hard to climb into the bed to use the front hooks. Nice camera person also. Thanks!!! Bernard
Thanks for your comments. It's always worked real well for me. Yeah, I got a good camera person. She charges a little too much sometimes, but I think I'll keep her. ha ha
Thank you so much. I had this idea as a recent truck owner but I knew someone already tried it! Your excellent video confirms this is an economical and practical alternative to what I was looking at (tracks etc). Question on the turnbuckle though, Does it need to be rated at say 1000 lb? Is it even needed if I can get the chain to be just taut by hand and use a S-hook to attach the chain?
Would you actually feel safe hauling a refrigerator on the highway using this system? Scary. Feels a bit unstable. Maybe just for light hauling like branches or a recliner.
Great idea! You could even have an extra length chain on the four corners just in case your load hides the lower hooks. I just had that problem last weekend with my camping gear. Problem solved!
Might I add. Most reg cab trucks the seat will fold down and extended cab or 4 door you can use the underside of or behind that seat, you can size everything appropriately for your bed and rig it up, then just keep the nesicary hardware in the cab there if you don't like it cosmetically being there in your bed all the time (cosmetic or for the sake of rust on the chain)
Great tips and much appreciated! I have a new Tundra with a Retrax Pro toneau cover so the Retrax canister takes up about a foot at the front of my truck bed. Not sure if a tie down track system would be compatible since there are tracks already in place for the toneau cover. Do you think your idea would be sturdy enough for me to help out someone transport a refrigerator by using ratchet straps fastened to the side chains here? Thx so much!
I don't even need to watch the video. The thumbnail says it all. BRILLIANT!
I have a truck that I am always struggling with. and a simple chain never occurred to me.
Thank you!
Of all the things ive hauled in my bed,i cant beleive i never thought of this! Thanks for the handy tip Steve.
I drive flatbed semis and chain down everything...... Can't believe i didn't think of this for my pickup truck. Thanx for the tip
Legendary. Even after 10 years. Well done sir.
Unbelievable how simple that is and that I never thought of it. Simply brilliant
That is BRILLIANT! I've got that hardware lying around in my barn and never made a connection. You can't ever have enough tiedown points--except with this technique I guess you can!
My best find on TH-cam today. Simple. Versatile. Meets all of my needs. Would not have come up with this myself. Thank you.
This is one of those ideas that are so simple and so smart at the same time! Was complaining none of my bungee cords were the right length and this would totally solve that issue. Buying some chain tomorrow
That' great. Let me know how you like it, Keith. Thanks.
As I've gotten older, I no longer sleep on the ground. My canopy is now my "tent" and my "motel room." Thank you for this great solution to stabilize my furniture!
Seems so obvious when you see it that you wonder how you didn't think of it yourself! Fantastic idea and thanks for sharing. I know what I'm doing tomorrow morning!
So glad you found the information useful. Have a good one.
This is by far the best solution! Thank you so much for sharing! I was going to purchase $80 tie down anchors that rest at the top front and rear of the bed rails but again they are only at the front and rear. Your solution allows for tie down points at any point in the bed. GENIUS!!!
Thanks so much.
I love it! Its so simple, its brilliant! And once you put it in, there is really no need to remove it. Great idea, thanks!
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Thanks for sharing this brilliant trick!
You're welcome, Paul.
The simplest ideas are most often the best ones. Thanks for the post!
You are very welcome.
I have been looking for more tie downs for my F350. I am totally going this route. Thank you for the excellent idea
I am glad you like the set up. Thanks for stopping by and giving it a try.
This is NASA level genius! I will be adding this to my truck bed immediately. Thank you for sharing.
I wouldn't be surprised if he is a rocket scientist!!
This is so simple and genius! You guys saved me a lot of headache, time, and money! Thank you!
You are very welcome.
I think I’m going to use this idea with a tow chain wrapped around the bed. That way I can have it ready in case of an emergency but still have a daily use. Great video.
Finally someone who explained and demonstrated it clearly and easily...thank you.
Thank you so much my brother. This is ingenious and very convenient and simple. Thank you for sharing and thank your wife for helping you with the video as well😊
Genius!! Thank you for teaching us young ones! Stay Legendary!!
Did that to my PU a couple of years ago. It has come in handy a couple of times.
I've said it before, I'll say it again, your Hubby is a keeper! And Steve, I think Paula is definitely a keeper too ;)
Awwww. Thanks, Elyse. I feel the same way about you.
I wish I would have found this video the day it came out. Better get to work on the truck now. Thank you.
I hope it works out well for you. Thanks for stopping by.
all my trucks from here on out will incorporate this idea .. good stuff
Glad you found it useful. You made my day.
i was thinking about buying a flat tray but after learning this i can just do this genius!
That is brilliant!! I just had a tarp flapping in the wind incident today so Thank You!!
Thank you! Only tutorial on TH-cam that shows you a simple working example, what a neat idea.
Men I can't believe I didn't think about doing this.
Thank you Sir!
This is great! Now I don't have to drill into my Ford Ranger truck bed. Thanks!
And you can always put some pipe insulation (cut into rings) to keep it from touching the sides.
I am glad you found the info useful. Thanks for stopping by.
Great tips! With all the hauling I do, a pickup probably makes more sense than my Honda Civic.
Steve has had a pick-up truck ever since we got married. He said he'd never be without one. They come in handy for so many things. We are thinking of trading in our car for a bigger truck so we can haul more stuff at one time.
Great Idea… I did the same step up you shown here.
Here is my material list & cost:
1/4” Chain : (2) - 5ft length [10ft all together]
5/16” Quick Link Chain : (4)
5/16” Hook / Eye Turnbuckle : (2)
Approx. ~ $52 dollars all together
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thank you! I had a heck of a time using the corner tie downs for my cooler and spare gas can this past weekend. Now I'll have dozens of options
You are excellent person sharing this thank you always looking for solutions in my wood hauling finally I got it God bless you for your marvelous service to the regular people like me.
I like that! My pickup is gonna get the chain treatment :)
Let me know how you like it.
Thanks for sharing this great tip Steve. It's just way too painful drilling holes into the bed of a brand new pickup. Just about as painful as trying to tie stuff down securely with what the truck comes with. This solves all problems simply and cheaply. TH-cam Rules.
Glad it helped
Absolutely perfect. I'm getting my first pickup truck and wondering how to tie down stuff. Thanks so much for sharing.
You are welcome, Paulo.
I was looking for a way to have more tie down points for my tarp in the truck bed and this is just what I needed. Thanks!
I am glad you found it helpful.
Very clever idea. I have nothing on my Ford I just purchased, I may just try this.
I hope it work out well for you.
Like most great ideas, this is simple and extremely user friendly and also makes me scratch my head as to why didn't I think of this. Brilliant, sir; thank you!
Thank you. I am glad you found it useful.
Would you actually feel safe hauling a refrigerator on the highway using this system? Scary. Feels a bit unstable. Maybe just for light hauling like branches or a recliner.
You are brilliant thanks for sharing
Thank you. I will pass it on to my hubby.
Wow, this is exactly what TH-cam is for - sharing great ideas like this! Thanks.
I thought about doing this video prior to stumbling on your post but you already nailed this concept. Great video and this is one of the best method for its title (multiple points). It is always a challenge tieing down something as every item being hauled can vary all the time from big to small or uneven or uniform shape etc.. having multiple points provide more secure loads and the best thing is making tieing down stuff easy requiring little effort rather than doubling and relooping cords just to make a second mid-cross- tiedown (any truckguy knows about this need when tie down points are limited). This also lessens the need for longer cords etc. that take time to handle. Thanks!
I'm glad to be able share the idea. Thanks for your kind words.
Very smart idea, appreciate ya!!!
Wins youtube of the month award.
Thanks Steve and Paula! Great tip! Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this knowledge! 😊😊
Thank you very much for sharing. We have been looking and wondering with inadequate attachments for months.
I am this solves the problem.
I just bought a new truck and will be incorporating this idea. Thanks for sharing!
Glad to hear it was helpful. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I have the same truck bed you have as well as alot of spare chain. This is a great idea and including a turn buckle to tension the chain is a great idea as well. I never liked the clanking of the chain so this is what I'll be installing today. Thanks again and if you have anymore ideas for an open bed pickup truck, please make more videos. I do alot of hauling in my Handyman business.
Thanks, James. I'm glad to hear my idea is useful. When you install it, let me know what you think.
this is a good idea... I was originally thinking to weld a piece of metal bar, but didn't want anything permanent. thank you.
Though of using chains but never though of turnbuckles. Great Tip. Thanks a lot. All the way from the Philippines.
Hardware needed 1) Quick links 2) Turnbuckles 3) length of chain 4) ratchet straps or rope - no drilling, glueing, welding, WOW!
Simple and easy. Thanks for commenting.
Would you actually feel safe hauling a refrigerator on the highway using this system? Scary. Feels a bit unstable. Maybe just for light hauling like branches or a recliner.
@@justme-qh3gl I have used it with a lot of different stuff in the last 5 years (wardrobe, grain sacks, holiday luggage) on trips at motorway speed and even on three vacations into the Himalayas, nothing broke off in my Toyota pickup although one anchor point did need minor attention - touch wood. An upright refrigerator could be a challenge because of wind resistance I guess, I wouldn't risk it on the highway.
Thanks for the video, the chain is a good idea, and I like the turnbuckle. I've done pretty much the same but I used 1/4" diameter stainless cable and put loops along the length of it where they would work best.
G'day from Australia. This is a great idea. I have a 2018 Colorado and it has only 4 tie down points as well. I think I will give this a try.
Great idea! Fixed a whole bunch of problems for me. Thanks!
As a bungee cord expert, I approve this video 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
😅😅😅😅
Thank you so much Steve your idea really help me in a major crunch for my pickup🙏👍
*Mr. Steve, I sincerely appreciate the advice & video, very well thought out and useful, thank you very much*
Would you actually feel safe hauling a refrigerator on the highway using this system? Scary. Feels a bit unstable. Maybe just for light hauling like branches or a recliner.
Thanks for the great tip Paula & DH :)
Very simple idea..
This is a real good idea. Thanks for sharing it with us. Cheers mate.
Cheers Jimmy in Mexico.. Steve deserves all the kudos..
Thanks Rob Bob. He's known as the "Solutions Man" around these parts.
@@RobsAquaponics and
Definitely going to do this to my old ranger. Thank you for this.
This has got to be the best solution, especially if you don't want to start drilling holes. Many thanks, this is brilliant!
Thanks. I appreciate it.
Would you actually feel safe hauling a refrigerator on the highway using this system? Scary. Feels a bit unstable. Maybe just for light hauling like branches or a recliner.
@@justme-qh3gl Indeed, not for heavy stuff, but I remember moving my kids and not having enough anchoring spot to tie down everything.
@@technoadmin so?
@@technoadmin no one cares about
Your inability to move kid's junk
Nice!! And, easy to take off when you don't need it.
This is going to make my life just a bit easier. Thank you.
You are welcome.
This should be a viral video. Instead of all the other useless BS. Thank you very much for sharing your very useful idea!! Thumbs up for you video!!
We never hear it.
That’s the most ingenious thing I’ve seen, I was thinking of drilling a bunch of D rings into my bed
I will give my hubby your message. He will be glad you liked the idea.
What an ingenious idea!!! Thank you!
Great tip,
Exactly what I was looking for!
I may try your idea, I use a cargo strap and tie off to it but the straps have been out in the weather for five years now and are due for a change. Good thinking.👍
Thank you, Mark. If you try it let me know how it worked out for you.
This is unbelievably brilliant.
Thanks.
Awesome! Thank you for this tip!!! Your husband just solved my problem.
I just bought a pickup truck for the first time. It has a bedrail system, but since I also had an Ultra Flex Bed cover installed, I am not able to install and use the cleats anymore.
So glad my hubby's idea was a help.
I did it the way you explained & works great. Great idea. Thank you very much.
Glad it helped!
great idea, does that make allot of noise when nothing is strapped to it ?
We have never noticed any noise.
THANKS! I HAD A RAIL SYSTEM ON MY OLD TRUCK. NEW ONE DIDN'T. THIS IS GREAT!
Thanks, Jim.
Awesome idea!! Thank you! I just put a cover on my bed and loss my corner points, this idea will work perfectly for what I need!!
What size safety chain would work best for this idea? Is 1/4 too thin ?
Very smart idea! I like it a lot
Thank you.
very good and useful idea, cheers from Chile
Sir! Thank you very much for the idea. I do not know why I did not think of this. My 2005 GMC Sierra will love it.
I am glad you found the tip useful.
Steve: That is a great idea. Like you say I already have plenty on chain and it would be great using anything. Bungee cords are always too long or too short. This would take care of that problem. I have a truck cap on my truck and it is hard to climb into the bed to use the front hooks. Nice camera person also. Thanks!!! Bernard
My hubby is known as the "Solutions Man" around here. He's going to reply to your post a little later. Thanks for commenting, Bernard.
Thanks for your comments. It's always worked real well for me. Yeah, I got a good camera person. She charges a little too much sometimes, but I think I'll keep her. ha ha
Gardening With Puppies Forgot to sign my name, Steve
Gardening With Puppies Steve: Thanks for sharing. I will use this method for a long time. I still learn something everyday.
Genius, take something simple and make it useful in a new way. Thanks for sharing. Save $$$ over aftermarket attachment points.
8 people were pissed off they didn't think of this first.
Yep. 9 now.
Make it a big 10 ! Think I’ll go back to building rockets 🚀 . Outstanding chain rail. Very well done 👍
25 angry now
What a great tip. Clear and to the point too. Thank you!
Thank you, Tommy. I appreciate your reply
This Idea is really good work with cargo net.
Good idea. Does the chain slap the bed at times?
Thank you so much. I had this idea as a recent truck owner but I knew someone already tried it! Your excellent video confirms this is an economical and practical alternative to what I was looking at (tracks etc).
Question on the turnbuckle though, Does it need to be rated at say 1000 lb? Is it even needed if I can get the chain to be just taut by hand and use a S-hook to attach the chain?
Would you actually feel safe hauling a refrigerator on the highway using this system? Scary. Feels a bit unstable. Maybe just for light hauling like branches or a recliner.
I know this was back in 2014 but I just found this and this is an awesome idea
What a GREAT IDEA!!! LOVE IT!!!
Excellent idea and pretty cool tip, Paula. Thanks for sharing. ATB, Tito
Thanks so much,Tito. Always good hearing from you. Hope you and your famly are well.
This is awesome. So simple and cheap. Thank you!
Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing this! That's awesome!
Thanks. Glad you liked it. Steve.
Great idea! You could even have an extra length chain on the four corners just in case your load hides the lower hooks. I just had that problem last weekend with my camping gear. Problem solved!
Thanks. Glad you found it helpful.
@@GardeningWithPuppies thank you works great😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Awesome tip!!! Wish I seen this sooner..
Thanks.
Very bright ideas, thank you I've never thought about this. thumb up.
Might I add. Most reg cab trucks the seat will fold down and extended cab or 4 door you can use the underside of or behind that seat, you can size everything appropriately for your bed and rig it up, then just keep the nesicary hardware in the cab there if you don't like it cosmetically being there in your bed all the time (cosmetic or for the sake of rust on the chain)
Off to Home Depot now for chain....THANKS!!
Very clever! Thank you. Great video
Glad it was helpful! Thank you.
This was awesome! Game changer!
You are welcome.
That's ingenious , thank you for sharing
Thanks, Victor.
Great tips and much appreciated! I have a new Tundra with a Retrax Pro toneau cover so the Retrax canister takes up about a foot at the front of my truck bed. Not sure if a tie down track system would be compatible since there are tracks already in place for the toneau cover. Do you think your idea would be sturdy enough for me to help out someone transport a refrigerator by using ratchet straps fastened to the side chains here? Thx so much!