Any interest in buying a custom sized tire cover with some built in storage. I have seen this on Bill Burke's Defender and think it's a pretty good idea. I'm going to talk to a couple of boat canvas shops here in VA and see if they could do something like this for me for a reasonable price. Anyone interested. I would be looking for one sized to fit 265 75 16. The basic design is a false front on it with a zipper that unzips for a small storage area for recovery straps, etc, without really being noticeable.
Custom Tire Cover with Storage
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I have sent a few emails to a few different companies. I was able to get a hold of Bill Burkes Company (BB4WA) and they put me in touch with the company that made theirs. I am still waiting for a response, but will let you know when I get feedback from them on cost and minimum order info.
Here is a pic of the one Bill Burke has/had on his Defender:
http://www.expeditionexchange.com/ontheroad-anza05/
Here is a pic of the one Bill Burke has/had on his Defender:
http://www.expeditionexchange.com/ontheroad-anza05/
Have you looked at the ones already on the market?
http://www.pakkratt.com/ is one.
Good luck
BMonday
http://www.pakkratt.com/ is one.
Good luck
BMonday
HenryJ
Expedition Leader
I had not seen the Pakrat cover. Last year I made my own after looking for one and not finding it.
I used four yards of black duck cloth. This is the material that insulated coveralls are made from. It is breathable and washable. I did not want something that would retain water. Waterproof material would trap moisture and not wash out nearly as well. Not to mention the condensation that may form inside if moist items were stored there. I want stuff to dry out if possible. I had a choice of black, brown or off white. Black won. I have kind of a black thing going with my truck. Sure it might be hot, but it will hide stains better than the lighter colors.
I bought a heavy parka zipper 26" long, heavy thread and some brass grommets. I already had a good stock of 3/8" and 1/4" shock cord, so I was all set there.
It took about four hours to put it all together, including two trips to town for materials. 110 yards of thread was half what I needed
All seams are at least double stitched. And it is double layered everywhere.
My spare is a 33x9.50-15. The cover fits snugly.
The grommets in the bottom are to aid in draining so that I can just hose it out. I also "Vee'd" the bottom back side so that road dirt could be washed down and out.
That is a 3L can stuffed in there.
All together I had about $50 in materials. It has been very handy.
I used four yards of black duck cloth. This is the material that insulated coveralls are made from. It is breathable and washable. I did not want something that would retain water. Waterproof material would trap moisture and not wash out nearly as well. Not to mention the condensation that may form inside if moist items were stored there. I want stuff to dry out if possible. I had a choice of black, brown or off white. Black won. I have kind of a black thing going with my truck. Sure it might be hot, but it will hide stains better than the lighter colors.
I bought a heavy parka zipper 26" long, heavy thread and some brass grommets. I already had a good stock of 3/8" and 1/4" shock cord, so I was all set there.
It took about four hours to put it all together, including two trips to town for materials. 110 yards of thread was half what I needed
All seams are at least double stitched. And it is double layered everywhere.
My spare is a 33x9.50-15. The cover fits snugly.
The grommets in the bottom are to aid in draining so that I can just hose it out. I also "Vee'd" the bottom back side so that road dirt could be washed down and out.
That is a 3L can stuffed in there.
All together I had about $50 in materials. It has been very handy.
miller_au
Adventurer
One of the best pieces of touring equipment i have is a spare tyre trash bag... its great for keeping smelly wet trash out of the car when dumping it is not an option!
they are made by Black Widow, im sure the idea could be used for many applications
check it..
or this rippa from Michelle's Sacs
EDIT... sorry just re-read your post, these ideas arnt really "un noticable" but an idea no less
they are made by Black Widow, im sure the idea could be used for many applications
check it..
or this rippa from Michelle's Sacs
EDIT... sorry just re-read your post, these ideas arnt really "un noticable" but an idea no less
SAR_Squid79
Explorer
I love this idea!
I have also seen and like Bill Burke's.
I really like the design and function of the 'Pakk Ratt' but I would not buy one of those because of the big gay ugly logo on it.
If it was good quality, and you could improve on the design here and there, and not have a huge ugly logo plastered on it - I'd definitely buy one!
:arabia:
I have also seen and like Bill Burke's.
I really like the design and function of the 'Pakk Ratt' but I would not buy one of those because of the big gay ugly logo on it.
If it was good quality, and you could improve on the design here and there, and not have a huge ugly logo plastered on it - I'd definitely buy one!
:arabia:
preacherman
Explorer
This is a great idea for jeeps. I am always looking for a way to store more in my jeep. Thanks for posting.
1leg
Explorer
miller_au said:One of the best pieces of touring equipment i have is a spare tyre trash bag... its great for keeping smelly wet trash out of the car when dumping it is not an option!
they are made by Black Widow, im sure the idea could be used for many applications
check it..
or this rippa from Michelle's Sacs
EDIT... sorry just re-read your post, these ideas arnt really "un noticable" but an idea no less
LINK http://www.bwidow.com.au/accessories/accessories.htm
