Cargo Bar alternatives
In order to stop items in transit in my caravan sliding about I have a Milenco Cargo Bar which works very well, however it is also very heavy. I could do with a second one so I thought I would ask if anyone can suggest a lighter method of retaining a load, either a lighter bar or some other method.
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Try an expanding net curtain pole available from Dunhelm mill - lighter and far cheaper than Milenco cargo bars
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I'm at a loss to think of anything sufficiently sturdy within a van to provide a sufficient anchor for cargo bars. If the item is heavy enough to need them, it probably needs more substantial anchor points than can be afforded by the average caravan shell.
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Wheel clamp, aquaroll, wastetank, awning, food box that sort of thing.
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My wheel clamp goes in the car, Aquaroll and waste tank on the caravan floor (never move) Awning in the car but I have in the past put it in the van but again it always stayed in place. Don't have a food box as what we take goes in the fridge or cupboards. In 30 odd years of towing I have never needed a cargo bar and never had a problem with stuff shifting about at least not that it made any difference.
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We have never used anything to restrain things in our caravan and like everyone have things on the floor which don't move. It would worry me that the cargo bar pressure would cause more damage to the furniture of the caravan than the odd movement of a bit of plastic kit.
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I travel far and wide without any of those five things. Could you perhaps leave some of them at home and lighten the load you must be carrying in your caravan?
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The OP clearly wants to use cargo bars, that's their decision. I'm sorry dmiller555 I don't know to any lighter alternatives. I am considering using these myself, but would prefer an aluminium one.
However, I am looking into fabricating a telescopic cargo bar from a paint roller extension handle. Locating into descreet custom made aluminium location points. 😋
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Cargo bar, rope lashings, cargo nets.
If you really need them, all will work BUT have the problem that the ends need to be secured to /pushed against something substantial. Given the flimsy construction of most caravans these days that would need some care.
We've never used them, just put stuff on the floor at the front (where the side seats limit the scope for sideways sliding) and put something unlikely to move (like out awning bag) at the rear.
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Aquaroll in the shower, awning on the double bed with waste trolley, wheel clamp in car boot.
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I made one from a surplus telescopic awning pole and two of the big rubber feet used to fit on end of pole and against caravan wall. Cost was nil and it works a treat between bed locker doors. However, I now find it really isn't needed but it makes a great prop when lifting the fixed bed!
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My concern is with the possible damage being done during a rapid stop causing lose items to continue moving. The engineer in me says that it would be much better if such item could not move, hence the OP.
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