Check this out. Is this a good idea?
http://irvinefamily.org/index.php?ne...=Safari%20Rack

Never seen that before. I don't know how it will hold all the weight though.

That`s just a little more redneck than mine! I like it!

Nice idea...whether it will hold up depends on the end use.

LOL...NO I wouldnt drive with that thiong sitting on the top of my jeep let alone with a tire in it. Just get a surco for $200

That surco kit, does it just come with the basket and adapters? or does it include spare tire adpter and others

I had contemplated something like that... then laughed at my self... now seeing someone thats done it... hmmm

It might not bee to bad if there was a way to have it not look like pvc

On the other hand I doubt it would hold up to weather.

You can get a surco rack for 200 just the basket then drill and bolt it to your stock crossbars. It wont hold a lot of weight but enough rain gutter mounts are much better however on a budget the bolting is where its at.

I personally wouldn't go that route. May not hold up if you have to use to use racheting straps one day to secure something. also looks really high. Make it out of emt conduit. i made mine for 60 bucks minus paint. look at my pictures and you will see the album for it. Check out these threads https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/ho...of-rack-21684/

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/roof-basket-23050/

LOL that dude really has a tire in it. I would not want to be behind him on the highway. He probley has it straped with Zip ties. I'm #1 in saving money but you gotta think of your safety and everyone else on the road.

Sunlight will break down the PVC fairly rapidly. It'd be nice looking and pretty strong, but only for a little while. Just do it with metal pipe instead.

its ugly and I woulndt be caught dead...

That looks good for about 50 miles. Also, PVC breaks down rapidly from the Sun's UV. It will quickly get brittle and bust apart.

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seems like an awful lot of work for something so temporary. if you did it I bet you'd regret it.

i work with this stuff everyday. it will only last for a bit. its kinda like building a pvc rollcage. touch it to some branches and watch it rip off!!