DIY Hoist System (Rooftop Tents, Kayaks, Jeep Tops, Ladders, etc.)

Welcome back to the Gator Overland channel. It's time to get your recreational or household equipment stored up and out of the way. In today's episode I explain how to create your own hoist storage system. I designed my system for 200 lbs, but can be capable of nearly 400 lbs by upgrading a single pulley (as explained in the video). Feel free to contact me via social media or email should you have any questions about your build. **DISCLAIMER : PLEASE WORK SAFE AND AT YOUR OWN RISK** **PLEASE EMAIL PHOTOS OF YOUR HOIST FOR VIEWER BUILDS PORTFOLIO** Construction PDF Dropbox Link- if you’d like access to my DIY schematics/diagrams, there’s a small $5 access fee. You can send it via Venmo, paypal or cashapp After sending payment, just screenshot your confirmation and email it to [email protected] , and I’ll send the drop box link. Thank you for supporting my work. Venmo- @john-hartel PayPal- @gatoroverland Cashapp- $johnhartel Contact Info: Facebook-   / jkhartel3   Instagram- @gator_overland Email- [email protected] Check our Amazon Affiliate Storefront for products. It's convenient and helps out our channel:https://amzn.to/3UAcNLF DIY hoist consolidated materials list (including amazon affiliated links) (2-3ea.) 36”x1 1/2” perforated square tubing https://amzn.to/3yoPDv7 (3) 2x6x8ft boards (hardware store or lumber yard) (12) 3/8”x3” long lag bolts (to ceiling joists) https://amzn.to/3fzoixs (2-3) 3/8”x2” long lag bolts (winch to wall stud) https://amzn.to/3fuGNU3 (9) 3/8”x4” long eye bolts and nut https://amzn.to/34bWwlL (33) 3/8” washers get 10 extra just in case https://amzn.to/3eZqBLd (8) 1/4”x 1 1/2” long lag bolts (pulleys to load boards) https://amzn.to/3f33Lm2 (12) 1/4 x 1” long lag bolts (pulleys to junction block) https://amzn.to/3wgFb6Y (1) 5/16” 2-3” lag eye bolt (mounted to wall stud near ceiling for winch hook) https://amzn.to/3v6WLdE (5) 420# cap. swivel 3/8” rope pulleys https://amzn.to/3v2lmAb (8-9*) 100# cap. Stationary 3/8” rope pulleys *you may increase the capacity of the direction pulley to winch for 200lbs+ loads (400lb max load, unless you increase pulley capacity on load boards, be safe) https://amzn.to/2QySbWv (1) 5/16” quick link https://amzn.to/3ow6Wpk (4) 160# spring clips https://amzn.to/2Scjo1p (8) 130# spring clips https://amzn.to/3whngx0 (50ft+) 3/8” diamond braid poly rope 100lbs+ cap. https://a.co/d/csmM4wD (8ft+) 200lb+ cap. Safety chain (swing set chain) (check hardware stores) (4) ubolt 5/16” wire rope clips (use at bridle for adjusting load board levelness) https://amzn.to/3tZlyPf (4) 1/4”-3/8” rope clamps (use for loop end attached to ceiling brace 160# spring clips) https://amzn.to/3wdjpku (1) winch (worm gear, trailer, electric, etc.) (check harbor freight) (1) *optional* winch offset bracket for using trailer winch on the wall. https://amzn.to/3f6Sgdz Video Timeline Intro- 0:00 Opening- 1:03 Tools- 2:07 Materials- 4:09 Locating the Hoist System- 6:33 Threshold Height Confirmation- 7:07 Stud Finding 101- 8:14 Hoist Terminology- 9:39 Ceiling Brace- 10:09 Pulley Junction Block- 11:16 Load Bridle- 11:51 Load Boards- 12:45 Direction Pulley & Winch- 14:27 Explaining Mechanical Advantage- 15:53 Load Board Disassembly- 21:23 Rooftop Tent Prep- 22:49 Fastening Load Boards- 25:33 Connect Hoist- 26:12 Raise The "ROOF"Nest- 26:38 Connect Safety Chain- 27:20 Closing- 27:53 For other great Jeep, Overlanding, and Off-Road content, see the channels I follow below. ‪@TrailRecon‬ ‪@TheStradman‬ ‪@JKGearandGadgets‬ ‪@venture4wd‬ ‪@DirtLifestyle‬ ‪@Ronny_Dahl‬ ‪@TFLoffroad‬ ‪@TFLtruck‬ ‪@TolmanPerformance‬ ‪@BuiltForDirt‬ ‪@c130aviator‬ ‪@LiteBrite‬ ‪@LifestyleOverland‬ ‪@JLLIFEOFFROAD‬ ‪@wayalife‬ @Overlandish Adventures ‪@bayoudragons‬