MudMann94

Hey guys what shovels do you guys use for offroading? I want to mount it in the the roof rack.

caged

any spade with a long handle.

dogger15

Yep like $5 at harbor freight. I also use bungle cords to tie it down

MudMann94

i got a cheap one from harbor freight anyone have any ideas on how to hold it on my yakima rack?

kidrock666

bungie cords sounds good or make a bracket?

caged

i wouldn't use a bungy chord.
i would at least use a couple muffler clamps.

desertrunner33

If you have a rack on the top you could try drilling a hole through the front and back one and then put a bolt through the handle (if its wood) and the just put the bolt through the hole in the rack on the top and then just screw a nut on the other side of it. Real simple!

Gee oh Dee

Moved to Chat.

Use Duct Tape.

desertrunner33

Also make sure you get one with that specifically says it can be used for prying cause a lot of times shovels get used for other stuff than what you plan on

no rdplz

Long handle spade (flat tip) with a wood handle (fiberglass breaks easily). Treat the handle so the weather doesn't kill it.
When I had my roof rack I used a couple of brass brackets and bolts/washers/nuts to sandwich the shovel between the brackets. Got 'em from Home Depot in the electrical section. They have 4 holes and use 1/2" bolts (whatever length you want).

MUDRUNNER AZ

velcro works pretty well and stands up to weather better than a bungie cord.

jeepheep1

Hahaga

kidrock666

Good cheap solution, I use Velcro to hold my cb aerial down when I'm not using it!

caged

i still wouldn't use velcro to hold a friggen shovel to my roof and hit the highway. huge liability.

Erkmed XJ

Holy..... Got a good laugh from this comment which actually made me read the thread some haha