tank racks?

[SynCitizen]

Originally Posted by fisheater

I bought a large diameter pool noodle; cut it in half, and inserted ABS pipe. Added some rope and I have sturdy, sticky tank holder.

Great way to combine the best of both worlds.
Time for a trip to the hardware store.

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by Scout

I'm also looking for a tank rack, for my truck. Most of the DIY and store bought solutions are the "tank(s) laying down" variety. I can't help but think that tanks in this position would make very effective torpedoes in the unfortunate event of an auto accident or emergency braking manuever.

Doesn't it seem more reasonable to have a rack that stands the tanks up vertically anchored to the back of the cab?

Vertical tanks aren't very stable, and when they go, they're far more likely to turn into missiles. It CAN be done, of course (some good tiedowns and bed anchors, for instance), but if the tanks are laying down, gravity+friction goes a long way from preventing missiles, barring an accident. Even laying down, though, yes, in many cases you should restrain the tanks in some manner if they're somewhere they could slide, like the bed of a truck. Piling other gear on flat, laid-down tanks generally does the trick nicely.

[CaptainRon]

I built a rack out of 3/4 inch pvc and slid pool noodles over the pvs before I glued it together. Get the best of both that way.

[Plug]

I covered my PVC rack in Boat carpet, it doesn't slid anywhere

Brendan

[shawnwill36]

its very easy to make one. i made one out of 2x4 and 1x1.

[ntburchf]

Originally Posted by Scout

I'm also looking for a tank rack, for my truck. Most of the DIY and store bought solutions are the "tank(s) laying down" variety. I can't help but think that tanks in this position would make very effective torpedoes in the unfortunate event of an auto accident or emergency braking manuever.

Doesn't it seem more reasonable to have a rack that stands the tanks up vertically anchored to the back of the cab?

Tank Rack for the pick-up truck cost about 5 dollars and can hold 8 tanks + your pony bottles.
Takes about 10 - 15 mins to make this.

Tools needed
Hacksaw or Dremel
Drill
Wrenches

Material needed
Old innertube
Bungies
L- Shaped bracket
U-Bolts
tie wraps
Self Tapping Sheet Metal Screws (or can use bolts)

I keep the left side adjustable so that my db 104's or db 100's are set on that side. The middle section is set to hold AL 80's. Just stand the 80's up, and pull the orange bungie over them.

[ntburchf]

Now,
If I could just figure out a way to get it all from the truck, to the sink holes

[Scout]

This is a quick, cheap and efficient idea! Thanks!

[Empacher]

you could coat the PVC with an old bicycle tube..The rubber will prevent sliding

[russp]

Originally Posted by Scout

I'm also looking for a tank rack, for my truck. Most of the DIY and store bought solutions are the "tank(s) laying down" variety. I can't help but think that tanks in this position would make very effective torpedoes in the unfortunate event of an auto accident or emergency braking manuever.

Doesn't it seem more reasonable to have a rack that stands the tanks up vertically anchored to the back of the cab?

I attached one of the three tank Trident foam tank racks standing up behind the cab of my pickup and then strap the tanks to it with a ratchet style motorcycle strap. Works great; the strap keeps them secure and the foam keeps them from rubbing on each other or the truck bed.