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leximann

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Found this idea on Pinterest... How would you suggest making this? Has someone already succeeded? Awesome add-on!083479de10a7ddd988893d6bbef8147b.jpg
 
Yes, I back up to a tree. ;)

Having all of that extra hitch tube just for a hammock seems unnecessary.
 
Sharkey said:
Yes, I back up to a tree. ;)

Having all of that extra hitch tube just for a hammock seems unnecessary.
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Tree idea works, just like this for the beach.. I agree it is a bit much, especially if it just sits in the back till it gets used..
 
deff a cool idea if you didn't need all the extra tubing. Even with a few sections it would be a pain to take along, but for a beach trip deff would be nice.
 
hinrichs said:
deff a cool idea if you didn't need all the extra tubing. Even with a few sections it would be a pain to take along, but for a beach trip deff would be nice.
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i wonder if a hitch slider support bar could be made for it. just for beach trips like you mentioned
 
cozdude said:
i wonder if a hitch slider support bar could be made for it. just for beach trips like you mentioned
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that's basically what it is, just extend it up, but I feel it would need to be very long to make the hammock actually work properly since they usually need a minimum distance to hang properly. Unless you used a few diff sizes of square tube and pins that it could slide into itself it could work well, but still be very heavy and a pita to carry along. If you want one steve, I can make it happen tho.
 
hinrichs said:
that's basically what it is, just extend it up, but I feel it would need to be very long to make the hammock actually work properly since they usually need a minimum distance to hang properly. Unless you used a few diff sizes of square tube and pins that it could slide into itself it could work well, but still be very heavy and a pita to carry along. If you want one steve, I can make it happen tho.
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yea the different size hammocks would really determin how long that bar would need to be for it to work. great idea but a pain in the ass like you said.

as far as making one im good but thanks! i have a beach chair that i dont use as is :cheesy:
 
hinrichs said:
deff a cool idea if you didn't need all the extra tubing. Even with a few sections it would be a pain to take along, but for a beach trip deff would be nice.
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Thats true, and like you said it would be a bit heavy.. In a perfect world I guess! Im trying the tree method this weekend camping haha
 
I found some climbing bolt anchors (see pics if you aren't familiar with them) and started looking for a good place to attach them to the stock rear sport bar. As it turns out, there were already threaded 5/16 holes on the bar. Total cost of project with hangars, bolts, and washers was about $10.50. There is plenty of clearance for the hard top and I don't have a soft top so that isn't an issue. The anchors are perfect for attaching backpacks so they don't bounce around and they are also great as a hanger point for a hammock.
 

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Sharkey said:
I found some climbing bolt anchors (see pics if you aren't familiar with them) and started looking for a good place to attach them to the stock rear sport bar. As it turns out, there were already threaded 5/16 holes on the bar. Total cost of project with hangars, bolts, and washers was about $10.50. There is plenty of clearance for the hard top and I don't have a soft top so that isn't an issue. The anchors are perfect for attaching backpacks so they don't bounce around and they are also great as a hanger point for a hammock.
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Let's get some of these on knuckles. Hammocks are on the list. :thumb:
 
bman198 said:
I have an ENO hammock, and my buddy and I have hung them in between our jeeps multiple times. Here is the website for them. They are real easy to set up and take down and a nice place to relax after a good day on the trails.

http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com
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I have an ENO double nest and love it! I've even been able to hang it I side my JKU with the rear seats folded down and the front seats far forward.

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