Preacher wrote:
> While I am sure the Dakota-savvy DML'rs have probably tried this at one
> time, I had never seen it posted so I thought I would share my discovery.
>
> The Gen III Daks have those two (almost worthless) tie-downs in the front
> of the bed, actually recessed into the bed.
What are you complaining about? I've got a Gen II. We have no tiedowns.
>
> I was at the hardware store today and at the counter they were selling
> carabiners (3") as "cool" keyring accessories.
The thing to watch out for is the ones that they sell as keyrings aren't as
strong as the real climbing ones. For light stuff they should work great.
>
> I bought 2 and attached them to the in-the-bed tie-downs. The really nice
> part of this is that they completely disappear into the well when not in
> use (so you don't have to worry about scratching something laid on top) but
> they pop right out if you want to tie something down and make that whole
> evolution a heck of a lot easier than fishing rope around that little post.
>
> Cost $2.12
>
> Preacher
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