No Options Apply Tie-down points on ceiling of my canopy

[Jack Lucy & Josh]

Sorry, concerning my towing vehicle not my Expanda. Hope it is OK to post it here.

I have a big canopy and I have a big mess in it. Don’t want that. When I was given some TREDs I thought I just mount them on the ceiling of my canopy as I hopefully won’t need them that often.
For that purpose I’d like to use the metal bar that just looks like a rail and might be a brilliant way attaching some tie-down points. BUT how to do it? Remember, I am not an engineer, I do not have a lot of tools with me especially not a welder.
Have a look at my drawing, maybe that gives a clue what I want and what the challenges are that I am facing. Cheers to all the engineers out there!!

 

[millers]

Are you able to get a "Unistrut" nut to fit. Basically a retangular nut with rounded corners to allow insertion and tightning up.

Similiar to this https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/channel-nuts/0176034/ with or without the spring. Different sizes are available and there may be a size to suit.

 

[Drover]

Similar to what @millers has shown, a nut with ring set ups can be found at Bunnings like your drawing or just a couple of flat washers used with a standard eye bolt, once locked down all good just make sure of your sizes.........

 

[Hylux]

Yeah uni strut fasteners is whst uou need. Find a dedicated roof rack specialist that fit trade racks. They will a also have the range of eyelets and other cool stuff you csn use.

Not sure about your Narara but my hilux i fit maxx tracks behind the passenger seat as well as my other recovery gear, stock of spare parts, emergency tool kit etc. Gear for just in case that dont need regularly.

 

[rags]

Rhino rack channel nuts are the same size as uni strut nuts and easily obtained from auto parts places, ARB,TJM , etc
http://www.rhinorack.com.au/products/spares-brackets-components/spare-parts/nuts

 

[Jack Lucy & Josh]

Fantastic answers from all of you!
Not only do I know now where to store my TREDs alternatively (@Hylux), I also got an idea what to ask at the shops.
I knew you could and would help me again. Looking forward sending you some pictures when that project is finished!

 

[Jack Lucy & Josh]

@Bluey , do you know a place between Melbourne and Timboon where to get those nuts?

 

[Drover]

You could also just get the okky straps that are wider and shorter and sling them up like the standard ones your using.

 

[icetechaus]

Or any of the electrical wholesalers like turks will have the uni strut nuts and bolts.

 

[cwcchap]

Have a look at Supercheap Auto, they have a Prorack Eye Bolt ( https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/prorack-prorack-eye-bolt---s-wing-pr3077/225668.html ).

You may need to add a larger washer or rectangular piece of metal depending on the space of your channels.

Regards

 

[Jack Lucy & Josh]

Those uni-strut nuts work perfectly! Some anchorpoints on top of the canopy and I can even tie-up my treds!