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trapping out of a side x side
Posted By: goldnut
trapping out of a side x side - 10/18/18 12:43 AM
Looking for ideas on how you set up your side by side for trapping. I was going to put most gear in milk crates and a trapping bag. Any other ideas from your experience on the line?
Posted By: Wildkaat
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/18/18 01:37 AM
What brand of machine? I got a ranger that I built a box on top of the bed to double storage space. Under the box I got drawers for extra lures and other misc stuff as well as enough room for my tool bag to keep it out of the weather. I got all my traps in totes and can just throw them in the top box.
Posted By: Ruger 61
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/18/18 01:38 AM
We built a rack that sits about 6 inches above the bed. It is a square tubing frame with the small expanded metal wire for the sides and bottom. We carry traps etc. in the top and the catch goes in the bottom.
Posted By: goldnut
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/18/18 01:44 AM
I also have a ranger. Do you guys have any pics? Wildkaat, I actually thought about a top box. Kinda like a truck cap.
Posted By: nvwrangler
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/18/18 01:55 AM
Milk creates and 5 gallon buckets and a piece of pvc tube for steaks is what i use.
Posted By: 20scout
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/18/18 03:13 AM
Milk crates and toats for traps and such, buckets for stakes.
Posted By: LDW
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/18/18 03:03 PM
Totes for traps, 5 gallon buckets for wax sand. Snare bag , death ray will fit between. Use a cargo carrier in the receiver hitch for catch. It folds when not in use.
Posted By: Wildkaat
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/18/18 05:08 PM
I will get some pictures later today and see if I can upload them
Posted By: matt
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/18/18 06:07 PM
I have a mule pro FX. I took a couple 2x4s cut length of the bed, so when the tail gate is shut they wont move. Cut 4 more and screwed to each corner. Left about 4" of room and put a sheet of OSB to fit on top of them. Then I put another 2x4 on its side and screwed it down and another sheet of OSB on top. I cut out a place for a tub of traps, a round hole for a couple buckets. My shovel and hammer go under it. Each one has a couple eye bolts and strap that hold it in place. The cost it a sheet of OSB and a 2x4.. a little paint helps make look better.
Posted By: MB750
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/19/18 08:31 AM
Mine is a John Deere Gator 850i.
Posted By: goldnut
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/31/18 12:38 AM
Finally getting the Ranger setup for trapping. Thanks for all the input. Ken
Posted By: Willy Firewood
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/31/18 12:59 AM
Nice ideas. I would like to see more photos.
Goldnut - that looks good. Does the box loaded make it feel top heavy? What are the pvc snorkels? Plywood on the roof to release unintendeds or critter carrier?
I have a heavy duty plastic tool box in the bed that is actually a little too large. But it keeps important stuff dry and out of sight. I always carry a 1 gallon can of diesel fuel in case I run out and a jumper pack in case the battery gets low from too many stops and starts. Those two items prevent worries.
Posted By: Tactical.20
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/31/18 01:02 AM
Milk crates suck, chains fall through get stuck, dirt, rain and ect get on everything
Posted By: goldnut
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/31/18 01:07 AM
Ill get more pics tomorrow. It doesnt feel top heavy at all. All the traps are in the bed in milk crates. PVC pipes are what i use as bait holders, I put them just a foot in the water and place a trap at the base. Plywood on the roof IS the roof! I couldnt see spending 300 bucks on a plastic one! LOL I did think I might put some kind of rail on it to use as a carrier. I like your idea of a jumper pack.
Posted By: goldnut
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/31/18 01:08 AM
Milk crates suck, chains fall through get stuck, dirt, rain and ect get on everything
Tac, What do you use?
Posted By: scalloper
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/31/18 01:38 AM
Do they make a cap for a Ranger? Man I really hunting/trapping out of my Ranger now if I could just keep the rain off my gear.
Posted By: Tactical.20
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/31/18 01:53 AM
I use aluminum tool boxes, switching from plastic pick up tool boxes
If I knew how to post pictures I would show you
Posted By: goldnut
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/31/18 02:12 AM
Do they make a cap for a Ranger? Man I really hunting/trapping out of my Ranger now if I could just keep the rain off my gear.
https://www.sidebysidestuff.com/camper-t...e-800-crew.html
Posted By: Willy Firewood
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/31/18 04:05 AM
I agree about milk crates no good because of the chain issue and traps do not stay clean. I use clean plastic buckets with the snap on collars and screw in lids with rubber gaskets.
Please explain more about the bait holder snorkels. I am intrigued. Like a pipe dream set in water. What do you use them to catch?
Nice job on the roof, that is a great idea. I have a friend who has a Gator. He made an entire cab from used plywood. All cuts made with a chainsaw. Where there would be a windshield is very small, like looking out a small window. It is incredibly ugly.
Even though it is too big, I like the tool box in the bed. It keeps tools and gear clean and dry. It contains tow straps and a large old USA made aluminum come along, chainsaw, can of diesel fuel, the jumper pack, and many other essentials. 2 kolpin sealed padded gun boot cases are mounted on the headache rack. Usually alone so a dry bag of personal gear on the seat next to me.
Using a side by side for trapping is really a luxury. I would like to see more photos of other guy setups too. I do not know how to post photos either.
Posted By: scalloper
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/31/18 09:50 AM
This would be sooooome nice. Great for icefishing too. I was hoping they made a hard top from plastic.
Posted By: M.Magis
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/31/18 11:02 AM
This would be sooooome nice. Great for icefishing too. I was hoping they made a hard top from plastic.
Not sure how much.
https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/...resent?a=681826There are other styles out there, but its tough posting pics from my phone.
Posted By: Rich in DE
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/31/18 01:17 PM
I use two large totes in my Ranger. Traps in one, tools and supplies in the other. Critters go in between. Drowning rods hang on the passenger side.
Posted By: minklessinpa
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/31/18 02:13 PM
"Critters go in between." ken don't need to worry about that! lol
Posted By: Mike C
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/31/18 02:51 PM
You can put pvc pipe down the holes behind the cab, top them with T's and short pieces of pipe and you have a holder for you snare pole or trapping stick.
Posted By: goldnut
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/31/18 03:40 PM
"Critters go in between." ken don't need to worry about that! lol
Ya know....I used to like you!!
Posted By: scalloper
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 10/31/18 11:45 PM
Thanks. Cant understand why no price. Thats what I would like. Be nice if it went as high as the cab
Posted By: M.Magis
Re: trapping out of a side x side - 11/01/18 12:45 PM
Thanks. Cant understand why no price. Thats what I would like. Be nice if it went as high as the cab
I think maybe Kolpin no longer makes it, I can't find it for sale anywhere. Polaris makes a nice one, but it's $900.