On Sun, Apr 3, 2011 at 8:49 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> Mr. Squirrel, If the jack needs protection, just do what you would do with
> anything else up there that needs protection -- stuff it in a bag.  So far
> as securing it in place, nothing beats old fashioned line, like sailor's
> use.  I tie everything in place that I put up there, with poly lines.  Nice
> tie down points in the luggage rack.  mcneely
>
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>

I have about 10 of those black "trucker" tarp bungees in my van that I use
to secure stuff.  They seem almost impervious to sunlight and being elastic,
they will hold loads or equipment even after the van rocks around for days
or weeks.  I carry a High Lift jack on the front bike rack of my
pickup....using three of those bungees and even after a few years, they are
still OK...Though I do inspect the lashings of stuff anyhow.

  In my van, I string those where normal westie curtains would go.  I end up
with two or three across the header of every window.  I hang my damp bike
gear on them after a ride or put a roll of paper towels up there or lots of
other handy uses.  When I need one or two for lashing something inside or
out, they are right there.  Various lengths are handy and you can double
them, end to end if need be.

  I also have a little stuff sack with various pieces of line and assorted
rack straps in my 'parts bin'.  Those are handy and can be combined with the
Big Bad Black Bungees..