It's hard enough to use the d**n things when they're clean, lubricated & not rusty so I put mine inside. I have it behind the back seat with the base off, one end on the floor, one end on the tire well with a piece of foam to keep it from rubbing on the Jeep, and tied down to the factory cleats that are on the floor. It's been like that for over two years & hasn't moved or caused a problem.