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Tie-down systems

Postby airdonut41 » Tue May 31, 2022 2:20 pm

Short version of the question: does anyone have good ideas for modular tie-down systems in the galley? L-track seems almost ideal, but is a bit expensive and overkill (in terms of load rating) for what I need.

Longer version: I intentionally made teardrop galley is about as simple as can be: a countertop with storage space underneath. I wanted maximum flexibility and volume for bringing various sizes of coolers, stoves, propane, etc. Now, I'm looking for modular tie-down systems for both above and below the counter area. I like E-track and L-track, but E-track is a bit too large and both seem to be a bit overkill for what I'm trying to do here. I'd love to have several rails for maximum versatility. The lo-fi version would just be to screw D-rings every 6-12", but I like the track systems a bit better.

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Re: Tie-down systems

Postby Pmullen503 » Tue May 31, 2022 5:14 pm

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZV5R6CP/ref=twister_B07ZV68C3X?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

The link above is to T-track often used for woodworking jigs. It's 3/4" wide and 3/8" high so very low profile. You can use closet bolts or there are a number of nut plates available for it. Should be sturdy enough to keep galley items in place.
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Re: Tie-down systems

Postby John61CT » Tue May 31, 2022 5:15 pm

The consumer grade L-track is not as full weight rated as that used by the airlines, thus more reasonably priced.

I think using the flush-mounted profile type could be made to look fantastic

and allow for interesting modular approach, e.g. swapping out propane vs an electric galley depending on the trip
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Re: Tie-down systems

Postby JasenC » Tue May 31, 2022 7:48 pm

Pmullen503 wrote:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZV5R6CP/ref=twister_B07ZV68C3X?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

The link above is to T-track often used for woodworking jigs. It's 3/4" wide and 3/8" high so very low profile. You can use closet bolts or there are a number of nut plates available for it. Should be sturdy enough to keep galley items in place.


And they make a bunch of knobs and doohickies for the T track. :D
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Re: Tie-down systems

Postby swoody126 » Tue May 31, 2022 9:04 pm

i use a hold down system in the floors of my trailers that have a threaded insert bolted into the floor that has a threaded hole thru the center called BED BOLTS

they are for 3/8" forger eye bolts which can be fingered in place and back out as desired

here is a similar system concept using 1/4" eye bolts

drill a hole in your surfaces and install the screwed in place t-nuts from underneath

the surface remains flat and unobstructed when the eye bolts are fingered out and where the holes are under an object you are holding down

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https://www.amazon.com/WMYCONGCONG-120P ... HJ1ZQ&th=1

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https://www.amazon.com/4-20-Eye-Bolt-Zi ... 79&sr=8-34

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