Hi Rob, If you're interested in an ugly utilitarian-type roof rack, take a look at mine: http://www.bubbleshare.com/album/119018 Advantages: Made from scrap steel, holds at least the 300 lb. maximum per the owner's manual, adjustable for different length loads. I've carried a good deal of 20' lumber on this. What I would do differently: Coat the end of the legs with polyurethane or some such to prevent it from wearing holes in the paint, change the rain-gutter clamp design. Also not clear in the photo: I stuffed a length of pipe insulation into the forward cross-bar interior (it's the Z-track style material so I can hook things to it easily), on account of the really LOUD singing in the wind the first time out! Anyway, if you're looking for purty, you can pass this by. If you'd like more detail, p-mail me. Gary
> > Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:15:22 -0700 > From: Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET> > Subject: DIY Roof Rack? > > Is there a write up anywhere on someone building their own roof rack? > > > > > Rob > becida@comcast.net > > |
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