How to store bungee cords in pickup truck
 

Hey guys I like to carry 15 - 20 bungee cords in the truck . In the past I draped them over the backseat ( extended cab ) headrests . Not a great look and the dog ends up looking like he's wrestling an octopus :D . Any creative ways to store these ? They are varying lengths .

I keep mine in a small zippered tool bag. Same for my motorcycle type tie downs. But then I end up with a bundle of snakes to untangle.

I’m all ears for a better solution.

I keep mine in a big ziplock bag under the seat. Ratchet straps in separate bags since they really like to tangle. Not fancy but it works.

Not a truck guy, but does the back seat fold forward and is the back wall metal? If so, maybe a few magnetic hooks?

Zippered or drawstring mesh bag behind the seat. Same with some ratchet straps. Jumper cables get a couple of velcro cable tie loops like you get from an office supply place to manage computer cords.

I would think that you wouldn't want them exposed to the sun through the window. I'd keep them in a bag under or behind a seat out of the sun.

Related, I have 6 huge 3K lb straps for cars and 10 or so smaller ones. I coil the straps up and put them in ziploc bags. Those and ratchets go into big but short plastic box. Works well but I still want something that auto-coils the straps: Put the free end in and roll it up like a baitcasting or surf reel. Bonus to be able to do 4 at a time: attach to trailer edge or pick-up tailgate, insert and roll all 4 up at once.

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This is how I carry mine.

My tacoma has a small storage compartment in the bed, and one under the rear seat. I keep my bungees and tie downs there. If I didn’t have those, I’d probably get some sort of container like Scott

I just hook 'em loose to the side of the bed. Easy access, easy to put away, never in the way.

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Same here.

Very clever I will have to try that . Thank you

^+1 and I prefer these to bungees:

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I use plastic tubs with a closing lid - for both bungees and ratchet straps.

Something I picked up on? The rubber bungees from Harbor Freight are pretty darn good. But they have stupid S hooks that fall out. Solution? I hammered the S closed over the rubber bit. They still get all tangled up but they at least have both ends when you need them.

Second. Ratchet straps are not really the best for lots of jobs. I use cam lock straps for my dirt bikes. Just a better solution. They have never come undone. They pack smaller and lighter. They don't have a big ratchet gizmo. Just some data points.

Years ago I did add an under seat storage box under the back seat . I do store my ratchet straps in there along with emergency tools , rags , moving blanket etc so it's full . I have a steel flatbed that I am going to install this winter . I have already purchased a diesel fuel tank/toolbox combo for the flatbed . That toolbox will provide much needed storage capacity . So I am limping along until I get the flatbed installed . Great ideas by you guys thank you .

My F250 has under seat storage in the crew cab. Whatever doesn't fit there goes in a bag behind the seat.

Ram had rear seat wells. Towing straps in one. Bungees in the other. Flashlight and gloves in whatever side was used last.

Today I organized my bungee cords using the method in the video Synchro Joe posted . It works !

When someone finds a way to store those bungee cargo nets without the effin thing getting all tangled, please let me know! :mad:

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