well the big problem i have is i fish at least 3 days a week and i just leave all my gear in the car since im going out so much and the problem i have is my fear and concern of my babies while being in the car and when im going fishing ive looked all over online and a bunch of other places for a type of rod holder that i can attactch to my inside roof of my car i just get way to nervous having my rods in my trunk where there isnt much protection from getting tossed around and my one set up is over $200 dollar and im extremely careful but its not enough anyone have any idea on products or diy ideas for a rod carrier i can mount into my jeep (its a jeep cherokee sport so its not that big on room its seven feet from back of trunk to windshield sadly) im in desperate need of ideas or help

well the big problem i have is i fish at least 3 days a week and i just leave all my gear in the car since im going out so much and the problem i have is my fear and concern of my babies while being in the car and when im going fishing ive looked all over online and a bunch of other places for a type of rod holder that i can attactch to my inside roof of my car i just get way to nervous having my rods in my trunk where there isnt much protection from getting tossed around and my one set up is over $200 dollar and im extremely careful but its not enough anyone have any idea on products or diy ideas for a rod carrier i can mount into my jeep (its a jeep cherokee sport so its not that big on room its seven feet from back of trunk to windshield sadly) im in desperate need of ideas or help

What I do is get some 4" PVC piping (cap one end, screw end the other) and attach it to the luggage rack using clamps or ropes. You will have to breakdown your rod and reels, but that is no biggie. I also use them to store the rod I am not using. I can stand the PVC pipe nearly upright in my basement to prevent the blank from curving.

Mounting it inside I would get one of those kits that BPS or Cabelas Sells that attach to the ceiling or side of your jeep.

I have one of these.

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/inno-zr355-zr356-fishing-rod-racks.html

Fits nicely in a Jeep Commander.

I got the 8 rod version, and almost immediately wished that I had bought the 14 rod version.

Rod Saver makes an interior rod carrier that fits near the ceiling on vans & SUV's. It costs around $20. Mine has 8 slots (I think) but it can carry a variable number of rods. I can fit around 20 on mine. It is a good deal and very sturdy.

What I do is get some 4" PVC piping (cap one end, screw end the other) and attach it to the luggage rack using clamps or ropes. You will have to breakdown your rod and reels, but that is no biggie. I also use them to store the rod I am not using. I can stand the PVC pipe nearly upright in my basement to prevent the blank from curving.

Mounting it inside I would get one of those kits that BPS or Cabelas Sells that attach to the ceiling or side of your jeep.

do you have any pictures of your set up cause i was thinking about a pvc carrier/holder and i was trying to figure out how to do it. but yeah ive been looking at bass pro and cabelas (bass pro is only 15 minutes away from my house thank god) for carriers but there just so expsenive but i guess at the same time my one bait caster is over 200 dollars so i mean its a throw up

do you have any pictures of your set up cause i was thinking about a pvc carrier/holder and i was trying to figure out how to do it. but yeah ive been looking at bass pro and cabelas (bass pro is only 15 minutes away from my house thank god) for carriers but there just so expsenive but i guess at the same time my one bait caster is over 200 dollars so i mean its a throw up

Yeah BPS rod holders are a rip off. You can make a better carrier out of PVC pipping for like $25-30 bucks. Here is a pic of the 5" (maybe it is 4") PVC tube that is 8' long that I use to store my flipping and swimbait rods. Get yourself some rod gloves(covers)and they side in and out easily. I hope this helps.

I have one of these.

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/inno-zr355-zr356-fishing-rod-racks.html

Fits nicely in a Jeep Commander.

I got the 8 rod version, and almost immediately wished that I had bought the 14 rod version.

Won't the rod tips rattle together using that rack?

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i did find one a guy made last night online and it was beautiful but he had a 4 runner which had more space but it was like a pvc holder in the trunk and a bungee running across the backseat handles above the door but it was too much for my needs cause i literally go fishing all week (i luckily work at nights most of the time) and like i like the ones that run off the basic idea of running a carrier across the roof i like that idea but dont wanna spend 30 bucks or more for a few straps and hooks lol

i did find one a guy made last night online and it was beautiful but he had a 4 runner which had more space but it was like a pvc holder in the trunk and a bungee running across the backseat handles above the door but it was too much for my needs cause i literally go fishing all week (i luckily work at nights most of the time) and like i like the ones that run off the basic idea of running a carrier across the roof i like that idea but dont wanna spend 30 bucks or more for a few straps and hooks lol

Yeah. I owned a Jeep Cherokee (now own a Grand Cheorkee) and the 8ft PVC pip can either be positioned so that the tube rides in bwtween teh two se or ran along the passenger windows. You can drill a few hole on one side of the tube and run rope through them and tie it to the luggage rack or use a couple metal worms clamps.

thanks djmax i acutally decieded to use the pvc idea i have a 3" pvc pipe capped on one end and screw off on the other i cut it down to 80 inches and now im trying ot figure out the best way to keep it mounted on my roof racks i was thinking bungee cords any ideas?