How do you carry your detector on your ATV?

[mrtim]

I'm working on rigging my ATV to carry all my detecting items, but not sure how I want to rig it for the actual detector. I was thinking of using a Gun mount but it seems loose. Please give me some ideas and if possible some pictures of your setup.

Thanks
Tim

 

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[johnnycat]

I just use an atv bag from Cabela's , (soft). I would take a picture of it but it's no big deal. All I did was line the bottom inside of the bag with foam from and old camping mattress. The foam is about 2"-3" thick. I cut some rectangle pieces the same size as the inside of the bag. Normally I'll put 2 pieces of foam on the bottom and sandwich the detector and misc'. stuff with another piece on top. It zips up nice and tight and pretty sure there's no movement while riding. I have several pieces of foam and the amount of things I put in the bag dictate how many pieces of the foam I use.

 

[mrtim]

Thanks for the reply, I am leaning towards just getting the Whites Hard Shell case and strapping it to the rear rack. I have several old homesites that are out in the mountains and the ATV or on foot is the only way to get there.

 

[mainer]

I have a thing that bolts on to my front rack, its made to carry my ice auger but it works great for carrying my detector. I just use a bunjee to secure it. Bought it at cabela's for around $30 I think.

 

[relicminer]

I use these Kolpin Rachet mounts, they open to the size you see and rachet down to small enough to hold a pencil!

 

[shepcal]

I'm gonna try this again; kidgold on one of the gold forums just asked the same question. I tried to post a pic of my setup (wouldn't work on that forum, but will try here)

I have the Kolpin Gun racks also and they are great, BUT! if you travel up brushy trails, you will catch the detector on a branch and the mount will break (been there and done that too many times). I bent up an aluminum box and carry my detector fore and aft. The aluminum box protects the detector from dust (yeah right! in the desert?), rain and vibrations. Some worry about situations where it might impede a bailoff- I try to avoid that situation.
Shep

 

[vini]

Awesome set up Shep, I need to get something rigged on my quad and like you mentioned, I got my coil caught a few times last weekend on brush so thats the way to go there, thanks, we need to hook up soon I'm looking for your number I have it some where saved.

 

[frank]

Heres the way I have mine.
My setup is quickly accessible because I am usually in the areas I hunt when I start out.
So I don't have to travel for many miles before using my detector. If I did I would probably have it dissasembled and stowed away.
But this setup is fantastic for being in the field and easy access on and off.
I can carry 2 full sized Minelabs at once. When I have the wife on with me.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Toss it in the 4' x 4' carry all in th e back.

Actually, I usually walk or drive a car.

 

[goldfinder]

on my quad I mounted a plastic trunk from Kmart (about $15 on sale) on the back rack. In the trunk are my digging tools, climbing rope, food, water, first aid kit, and a little "qualizer". I use bungies to keep it closed. On the front rack I mount my metal detector with bungies supported by some foam cushions.
Goldfinder

 

[Bum Luck]

I'm in the woods a lot, and I've snagged my gear any number of times on brush and other unfriendly things - Murphy's Law reigns supreme here. Some hundreds of dollars later, I'm sadly wiser.

I think the only safe way is to disassemble it (no big deal with mine) and stow it in a closed bag, soft or hard. It should be inboard on your machine.

 

[XLTer]

I just toss everything in the back and go .........

 

[Backbacon]

I use the gun racks for average riding and will disassemble and pack the detectors in a bag like Bum Luck does for a rougher type of ride.

 

[Bum Luck]

I use the gun racks for average riding and will disassemble and pack the detectors in a bag like Bum Luck does for a rougher type of ride.

Well, I tend to get "enthusiastic". Sometimes in rougher terrain it just takes all the concentration you have, and it's nice not to have to worry too much.

Nice rig!

 

[Gare]

I'm working on rigging my ATV to carry all my detecting items, but not sure how I want to rig it for the actual detector. I was thinking of using a Gun mount but it seems loose. Please give me some ideas and if possible some pictures of your setup.

Thanks
Tim

A gun racks for a atv work pretty good is what i used to use,. Now mine are in protective cases strapped in the bed of my rangers

 

[ticndig]

front gun rack and a very light duty bungee cord.