New way to transport my UDS

[kevine]

I have a cargo basket that I use on the trailer hitch of my truck to take my UDS camping. However, my cargo basket was only about 20" wide, so I made a square out of 2x4, that was bolted to the cargo basket. It basically kept my UDS from sliding side to side, etc. I then used ratchet straps. Well, I finally started teaching myself how to weld. One of the projects on my list, in addition to finding 100+ gallon propane tank to make a smoker, was to modify my cargo basket so that my UDS would fit into it. Here ya go...

 

[kevine]

my old method of hauling my UDS

Here's the old way that I was hauling it when I went camping

 

[landarc]

Nice mod, that should about do it.

 

[kevine]

a few ratchet straps, and I can continue pissing off vegetarians on the freeway

 

[BevoBurn96]

Nice!

 

[Yellowhair42]

Looks like a factory built unit.:eusa_clap

 

[mchar69]

Toyota Option #1269 =
UDS carrier - cover optional.

Awesome.

 

[martyleach]

I like it!!! :-D

 

[cholloway]

Good job. Carry on. (pun intended)

 

[1911Ron]

Well done! I like it. :thumb:

 

[kevine]

Thanks everyone. The welds are ugly. Had to do a lot of grinding and re-welding but it's strong and functional. Since I only use this thing for hauling the UDS, it made sense to make the mod. It's very purpose specific

 

[mikemci]

I like it! Good job on the mod. and the message too. Gotta keep 'em squirming LOL!

 

[cds9333]

Looks good. You did a nice job on the design to make it look factory. I use one a hitch basket haul my 22 wsm, a otg and a cooler when needed. I specifically bought it for this purpose and found one that is 24x60.

 

[JamieK]

a few ratchet straps, and I can continue pissing off vegetarians on the freeway

Make Sure you leave the air intakes open when you travel so they can smell the previously cooked meat.

 

[ebijack]

Congrats on putting that welder to good use!

 

[toymaster]

Semper Fi!

 

[tpope]

Looks good! Semper Fidelis!

 

[Blythewood BBQ'er]

Love it!

 

[deerslayer8153]

Looks great!

One word of caution though, if you cover your license plate, it gives them a reason to pull you over.

 

[Budman1]

Ooh-Rah! Nothing better than seeing a UDS on the back of a pickup going down the highway. But as deerslayer says, might want to do something about the license plate. Years ago I got pulled over twice in one night just for not having my rear plate lit up-NY law.

Heck, mount the plate right on the ugly.