Securing bottom of annex- little "rubber band" thingies.
No eye deer said
07:24 PM Jun 15, 2018
Hey peoples,
Im attempting to secure the bottom of my annex, adjacent to a concrete slab.I need to attach the bottom D-Rings to some pegs.
I am sure I've seen little rubber bands somewhere, but cant for the life of me find them now that I need them. I think they're about 5" long, and prolly made of silicone? Think they might have been yellow.
Anyone know what the hell I'm on about?
Haha,
Thanks,
Mark
Dunmowin said
07:32 PM Jun 15, 2018
Welcome No Eye Deer. I hope you enjoy our site, an gain lots of knowledge.
I know what you mean, but we make our own out of quality elastic tied to form a look. Buy it by the metre from any good haberdashery. We always carry extra lengths just in case....
Keith P said
07:33 PM Jun 15, 2018
YEP...I do
The tie down rubber bands you speak of are available at most good camping stores ( including that BIG one that ends in effing ). Not sure if they are silicone...but are usually grey...come in packs of 4 or so ....and are about 4 inches long (yeh....I know its old fashioned . So ...?!!! ). Dunno wot they cost off hand...but I got mine to peg out the awning screen on both sides of the van. And because they have pressure on the tent pegs all the time ....the pegs need to be driven in at a fair angle.
HTH.
Cheers Keith
No eye deer said
07:39 PM Jun 15, 2018
Yep- you got it!!. I had a look at said outlet- but I'm in Mt Isa. Lovely place, but hopeless for accessing stuff. Dont suppose you know the name of the things? Or are they just "tie down rubber bands"? I tried googling and Ebaying, but couldnt find 'em. Also- ,thanks Dunmowin- I know what you mean- that elastic ute bungie stuff..
Thanks Mike,
Yeah- considered that. But a bit too long. I reckon if I cant find the things I'm after, I'll try some ute bungie cord. As Dunmowin suggested. Isa's a bugger to find what what you want. Just thought the rubber ones would be neater.
Ta mate,
Mark
Bas + Eve said
08:07 PM Jun 15, 2018
Bought ours from Bunnings!
Keith P said
08:29 PM Jun 15, 2018
Here they is.......
I know this a UK site....but these are the ones I am thinking of....and I got the last lot from a camping store in Coffs Harbour....but buggered if I can think of the name of it..
Cheers Keith
Pipandpop said
08:36 PM Jun 15, 2018
Caravans plus have them . Caravan awning tie downs , green in colour $5.05 each. Cheers Chris
-- Edited by Pipandpop on Friday 15th of June 2018 08:38:29 PM
-- Edited by Pipandpop on Friday 15th of June 2018 08:45:03 PM
I got a couple of motorbike tubes in the shed ...plus a car tube ....and a quad tube....so might make up a selection...
Been wondering what I was gunna do with those old tubes too.
Cheers Keith
-- Edited by Keith P on Friday 15th of June 2018 09:07:42 PM
SouthernComfort said
08:37 AM Jun 16, 2018
Old inner tubes are great for making these. Last year I went to Bob Jane's and they gave me a punctured tube - free from their scrap bin.
No eye deer said
10:33 AM Jun 16, 2018
Those inner tube tie downs appeal to me. I might go that way, just because it annoys me that no one in Isa has any idea what Im on about!
Thanks peoples!!
mullpadd said
10:44 AM Jun 16, 2018
Go to the big green shed and get a roll of shock cord and cut your own to size. Shock cord is quite elastic, cheap and does the job well.
Dave1952 said
11:20 AM Jun 16, 2018
Hi Mark, Unfortunately is is one of the hurdles faced by anyone living in outback regions sometimes. I spent a couple of years in Longreach a few years ago, and same problem....unless you could phone order or buy online, most things had to come from Rocky, Townsville or Brisbane. All the best with your research. I don't use any elastic of any type because I use a privacy screen and simply peg it down using quite long pegs sourced from Downunder Camping. Cheers Dave
-- Edited by Dave1952 on Saturday 16th of June 2018 11:21:02 AM
Cupie said
11:44 PM Jun 16, 2018
Dave1952 wrote:
Hi Mark, Unfortunately is is one of the hurdles faced by anyone living in outback regions sometimes. I spent a couple of years in Longreach a few years ago, and same problem....unless you could phone order or buy online, most things had to come from Rocky, Townsville or Brisbane. All the best with your research. I don't use any elastic of any type because I use a privacy screen and simply peg it down using quite long pegs sourced from Downunder Camping. Cheers Dave
-- Edited by Dave1952 on Saturday 16th of June 2018 11:21:02 AM
I found that any sort of 'shock cord' does as its name suggests and takes the shock as the sheet is subjected to wind etc. Reduces the likely hood of pegs pulling out or the eyelet ripping the fabric. I use springs on the main tie down ropes & rubber bands from inner tubes on the inside tie down points.
I feel pretty sure that you will find what you are looking for on eBay, look for bungee loops, you will find packs of 150mm in various quantities, eg.20x150mm $17.20 with free postage. I had trouble tracking them down also. Hope this info helps.
Hey peoples,
Im attempting to secure the bottom of my annex, adjacent to a concrete slab.I need to attach the bottom D-Rings to some pegs.
I am sure I've seen little rubber bands somewhere, but cant for the life of me find them now that I need them. I think they're about 5" long, and prolly made of silicone? Think they might have been yellow.
Anyone know what the hell I'm on about?
Haha,
Thanks,
Mark
Welcome No Eye Deer. I hope you enjoy our site, an gain lots of knowledge.
I know what you mean, but we make our own out of quality elastic tied to form a look. Buy it by the metre from any good haberdashery. We always carry extra lengths just in case....
YEP...I do
The tie down rubber bands you speak of are available at most good camping stores ( including that BIG one that ends in effing ). Not sure if they are silicone...but are usually grey...come in packs of 4 or so ....and are about 4 inches long (yeh....I know its old fashioned . So ...?!!! ). Dunno wot they cost off hand...but I got mine to peg out the awning screen on both sides of the van. And because they have pressure on the tent pegs all the time ....the pegs need to be driven in at a fair angle.
HTH.
Cheers Keith
Thanks
Mark
www.ebay.com.au/itm/PACK-OF-10-ANCHOR-RUBBERS-BANDS-TOGGLE-TENT-AWNING-CARAVAN-CAMPER/111954785981
These things!!!
Have to look for some in Australia though. The "Tie Down Rubber Bands" got it! Thanks, Kieth P
-- Edited by No eye deer on Friday 15th of June 2018 07:46:10 PM
www.bunnings.com.au/grunt-75cm-tie-down-octopus-straps-20-pack_p4310144
Yeah- considered that. But a bit too long. I reckon if I cant find the things I'm after, I'll try some ute bungie cord. As Dunmowin suggested. Isa's a bugger to find what what you want. Just thought the rubber ones would be neater.
Ta mate,
Mark
Here they is.......
I know this a UK site....but these are the ones I am thinking of....and I got the last lot from a camping store in Coffs Harbour....but buggered if I can think of the name of it..
Cheers Keith
Cheers Chris
-- Edited by Pipandpop on Friday 15th of June 2018 08:38:29 PM
-- Edited by Pipandpop on Friday 15th of June 2018 08:45:03 PM
Mebe an alternative
http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t62764134/sun-screen-tie-downs/
Now that's a ripper idea.
I got a couple of motorbike tubes in the shed ...plus a car tube ....and a quad tube....so might make up a selection...
Been wondering what I was gunna do with those old tubes too.
Cheers Keith
-- Edited by Keith P on Friday 15th of June 2018 09:07:42 PM
Thanks peoples!!
Hi Mark,
Unfortunately is is one of the hurdles faced by anyone living in outback regions sometimes. I spent a couple of years in Longreach a few years ago, and same problem....unless you could phone order or buy online, most things had to come from Rocky, Townsville or Brisbane. All the best with your research. I don't use any elastic of any type because I use a privacy screen and simply peg it down using quite long pegs sourced from Downunder Camping.
Cheers
Dave
-- Edited by Dave1952 on Saturday 16th of June 2018 11:21:02 AM
I found that any sort of 'shock cord' does as its name suggests and takes the shock as the sheet is subjected to wind etc. Reduces the likely hood of pegs pulling out or the eyelet ripping the fabric. I use springs on the main tie down ropes & rubber bands from inner tubes on the inside tie down points.
Hi no eye deer,
I feel pretty sure that you will find what you are looking for on eBay, look for bungee loops, you will find packs of 150mm in various quantities, eg.20x150mm $17.20 with free postage. I had trouble tracking them down also. Hope this info helps.
Bluey.