You place on your Tailgate they will not scratch or more and I have had them loaded with rods, line, even flashers to 75 miles a hour:colors: zero movement, rods ready to fish when you show waters side.
Have used for my 4th year to rate and have not cracked or broken a rod tip since as open bed pickups eat rods and gear.

Custom rod containers still better for storage, weather and long trips but that being said you have a day trip want your gear ready to go at 4am these work sweet! :thumright =d>