Shovel holder

[Chops]

Hi guys, just looking to see what might be out there in the way of a shovel holder to be mounted on the roof. Specifically something that can bolt onto the roof runner that's there already. We don't want a roof rack at all, just something to hold said shovel, (long handle).

Ive done some searching at the shops, but everything requires a rack of some description. It's looking like I'll have to make myself something. Has anyone happened across anything that's similar?

[TuffRR]

The Rhino clamps are good but generally work off a flat surface. You could probably make a mount to attach to the roof rails and then mount the Rhino clamp off that.

[mikeford]

I went through this dilemma a while back, I bought a screw together shovel. This provides you with the options of a D handle or long handle shovel all in a nice bag that fits inside my D4 where it won't get stolen. It sits against the rear right side in the back and doesn't take up much room, is easy to get to for use, only down side was cost at $80. Works for me, I have used it to help other people.

[Victim]

I've got a pair of these bolted to the side of my tradesman rack, but I don't think they'd be too difficult to modify to mount direct to the track if required - very happy with them:
Original Quick Fist >> ovesco (https://www.ovesco.com.au/products/safety-and-rubber-products/rubber-products/quick-fist/original-quick-fist/)

[BMKal]

I'd be buying one of the three piece shovels that are available and keeping it inside the vehicle. These have the advantage of being able to be assembled in different configurations depending on intended use. [wink11]

Anyway ..................... I'm buggered if I can understand why you'd want to stick a shire council worker up on the roof of your shiny new car. :tease::tease::tease: :whistling:

[trout1105]

Bunnings have a little "Dinky" shovel that is about 50-60cm long that does a pretty good job.

[rangieman]

Marcus :bat:as discussed the obvious poked you in the eye a couple of days ago[thumbsupbig]
Now you know what you need and want go out to the shed spend a hour with a grinder and welder [wink11]
A couple of these in the appropriate handle size fitted job done.
Multi-Purpose Rubber Clamps (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Multi-Purpose-Rubber-Clamps-/262492014982?hash=item3d1dbe4986:g:y20AAOSwB4NWzSA F)
Really :bat:

[rangieman]

I'd be buying one of the three piece shovels that are available and keeping it inside the vehicle. These have the advantage of being able to be assembled in different configurations depending on intended use. [wink11]

Anyway ..................... I'm buggered if I can understand why you'd want to stick a shire council worker up on the roof of your shiny new car. :tease::tease::tease: :whistling:
Don`t worry the shovel will be colour coded and knowing someone it would never get used god forbid
:Rolling:

[Chops]

Hmmm,, at this point I'll bite my tongue 👅 :bat:

The rubber bed holder as mentioned is probably what I'll use if I make it myself,, it's just time is against me at the moment,, hence why I wondered if anyone had something they knew of which could be bought off the shelf.

No no keen on two or three piece shovels, as sometimes you need a bit of leverage on those other brands of cars. Don't expect I'll need it for mine [wink11]

[Ferret]

... I wondered if anyone had something they knew of which could be bought off the shelf.

Quickfist (https://www.quickfist.com/) clamps? Mount one on top of each bar, clamp your shovel down.

[Garfield]

I'd be buying one of the three piece shovels that are available and keeping it inside the vehicle. These have the advantage of being able to be assembled in different configurations depending on intended use. [wink11]

Anyway ..................... I'm buggered if I can understand why you'd want to stick a shire council worker up on the roof of your shiny new car. :tease::tease::tease: :whistling:

That's what I did and keep it in one of my drawers. For memory its made by Dune, comes in a vinyl bag in 3 pieces and I bought it from Anaconda.

[mikeford]

I bought mine from Opposite Lock, same sort of thing, heavy duty vinyl bag with pockets for each piece. Strong and robust a little bit heavy but a quality product, no splinters either!

[jonesy63]

I bought mine from Opposite Lock, same sort of thing, heavy duty vinyl bag with pockets for each piece. Strong and robust a little bit heavy but a quality product, no splinters either!


Same - and mine sits happily in the footwell of the 3rd row seats.

[Oztourer]

Quickfist (https://www.quickfist.com/) clamps? Mount one on top of each bar, clamp your shovel down.

Has anyone used Quickfist clamps? I'm thinking of getting some for this purpose.

[Chops]

Has anyone used Quickfist clamps? I'm thinking of getting some for this purpose.


I'll let you know how they go in a couple of weeks.

I've bought these,, or a similar set anyway to try. I went into TJM in Dandenong, and to my surprise they had a box of various fittings under the counter with which I chose a couple of things to do the job. Should work, I'll post a pic in my build thread when I'm done.

[Ferret]

Has anyone used Quickfist clamps? I'm thinking of getting some for this purpose.

Yeah, I use them for carrying my shovel. Cheaper solution than the specialist shovel holders from Rhino, Frontrunner and the like.

[g5k]

Hi guys, just looking to see what might be out there in the way of a shovel holder ...

Maybe just get the mrs to hold it, saves getting it down for her when she has to dig you out