Underslung Pole Carrier

[UIZ733]

I have a second pole carrier for tarp poles. The carrier is made from 150mm dia. PVC sewer pipe. I am hoping to attach/locate this carrier to the chassis rails as shown. The metal straps will be 25 X 3mm steel and it will be bolted to the rails. Will it (the PVC) be durable enough to survive in this location?
Any comments appreciated.

[Matto]

Tucked up high, the mudflaps should protect it from the worst of the stones from the tyres. That depends on what sort of terrain you're covering too, I guess. Gibb River Road rocks are known to be unforgiving on anything, for instance.

The obvious problem with that location is departure angle - it would be terrible to arrive at camp to find that you'd cracked the PVC and left all the poles in a creek crossing 30 mins earlier. Again, depends on what sort of offroad driving you do as to whether it will limit you or not.

Personally, I'd be constantly worried about them in that location. Are you able to bolt your PVC on the top of the camper, right above that spot you've circled? IE, just above the taillights, before the top angles up to the rack?

Good luck with whatever location you choose.
Matto

[Bird]

what about infront of the axle?

[UIZ733]

The tube will be higher than the existing legs so departure angles will not be affected. Reason for behind is weight distribution. The ball-weight in the brumby is already on the heavy side.

[Bird]

The tube will be higher than the existing legs so departure angles will not be affected. Reason for behind is weight distribution. The ball-weight in the brumby is already on the heavy side.

will it make that much difference?
Im not a fan of the pipe, I stick my poles in the toolbox now... I've only heard of it happening once with the pipe gettin damaged and poles missing...

So it cant be *that* bad, as theres thousands of trailers with the pipe pole carriers. EG: 99.9% of new trailers.

[bobnrob]

Personally, I'd be constantly worried about them in that location. Are you able to bolt your PVC on the top of the camper, right above that spot you've circled? IE, just above the taillights, before the top angles up to the rack?

Good luck with whatever location you choose.
Matto

That's where mine is on my Cub

[swanny]

I dont have a Cub, but i have 2 of the size u intend to use under slung on the rear of my Jayco outback, have been there for a few years now, and no probs, in fact i sercured mine the same way as u intend to.

Just to correct myself, ive been out back and a quick look, mine are 100mm in size, but still sercured as u mention.

Whilst i havent dragged my Jayco up the OTL, i have defo had it in the dirt from time to time, and they are all still in place.

Hope this helps.

Swanny

[Bird]

Also 150mm will hold Shit loads of poles, do you really need this big? My trailer came with 150mm, 100 would have done more than enough.

[Mallory Black]

agreed to the idea of having a pole carrier where you want it.
What about something in metal with solid locks on the doors
More expensive but will do the job and if solid enough can double as protection for the skids

[jgrant]

Our PVC pole carrier under our Jayco Hawk was smashed to smithereens on day 1 of our recent trip. While it held together ensuring the poles wouldn't fall out, several poles were damaged due to the 'sandblasting' effect of the gravel/stones we were traveling over. Hubby will replace the PVC and also cover with something protective like lightweight metal sheeting.

[Herks]

Not sure of your preference to under sling the pole carrier, but don't Cub fit theirs on top for this very reason?? From what I have seen there is plenty of room on an Off Roader such as yours.
Or is it, when you say you have a second pole carrier, is it that the picture is not recent showing the location of the original.

Ta

John

[Eski]

On my CUB I mounted two 100mm tubes on top at the back.

Added bonuses have been:
Up out of any stones,
Can see ends in mirrors for security,
Added weight makes opening and closing floor easier,
More room inside to put LED light bars instead...

[UIZ733]

I have tried the tube sitting on top of the existing carrier. It sits higher than the rear rail of the trailer top. This arrangement does not allow a boat/kayak to be carried on the existing rear rail (i.e. the boat will rest on the tube). The reason for the 150mm tube relates to the wall thickness. It is a much heavier guage than the 100mm dia sewer pipe. The idea may seem trivial, however I have found that every effort made removing ball-weight results in a much better overall towing experience.

[Bird]

The reason for the 150mm tube relates to the wall thickness. It is a much heavier guage than the 100mm dia sewer pipe.

If it is up top out of the way, would it really require the thicker sidewall on the tube?

[scohill]

Hi All,

Thinking of doing the same thing with my camper. Anyone got any idea on approx qty of poles the 100mm and 150mm actually hold??

Scohill 

[Mallory Black]

8 supa poles fit exactly in a 100mm as long as you have half with the tips facing on one side
they are a bit thicker than usual so you'd get 10 or so steelies in easy

[singo-26]

I moved mine from that location as I felt they were a little vulnerable.