Recovery
TREDs, Hi-Lift Jack and Shovel Mount Switching to the H3 from a Gen III Montero has been a considerable exercise in scaling down as far as storage goes. The H3 has 25 cubic feet where the Montero had over 43 cubic feet that included an under-floor cubby that was ideal for recovery gear. I added a Garvin Sport roof rack to provide a place to mount a Hi-Lift jack and a shovel along with a pair of traction devices and a low profile weather-proof box to stow straps, a Lift-Mate and other recovery gear. The jack and shovel have been mounted using Quick Fist clamps. The jack mount uses the same concept found on the Montero with a 3/8 bolt that protrudes through the steel bar and a stainless steel wing nut to secure it. I've since mounted a Plano 42" weather-proof locking tactical case that holds a Lift-Mate, a snatch strap, tools and other recovery items. The case is bolted to the rack. I've really come to appreciate the Garvin rack's ability to adap...