DIY Sure Load?

[GreenState]

Just came across this, it's been around for awhile, I hadn't seen it though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqi7O6lJKFc

After loading sleds onto my deck on some slick parking areas, I can see how useful one of these could be. However, they're about $95. It seems like I could make one myself for less and save some money for gas.

Anybody made something like this? Any pics or suggestions? Seems pretty basic.

 

[shaun3232]

Probably use some rope and some 1x1 for a deck pickets .. There can't be that much stress on it..

 

[GreenState]

So I did some looking around, to replicate it I would need:

$20 for a swag tool @ Home Depot
$15 for wire rope
$25 for 8' of square 1" aluminum
$15 for carabiners
$20 for crimps and eyelets.

$95 Total. For materials. No labor.

They're $75 on Amazon with free shipping:

http://www.amazon.com/Sure-Load-Ramp-Assist-SL-0212/dp/B005NRTZ7O

 

[BHPete]

Cut down about 2 foot section of track and attach about 3 foot of 3/8 ths chain through the windows with a snap hook on the ends. Done!