Thinking of building a roof rack. need advice
07-18-2011, 03:52 PM
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Thinking of building a roof rack. need advice
I was looking through some of the threads of roof rack builds and I was wonder what are the dimensions that people used? Its main use will be for camping gear or to strap my canoe to it. I would like to be able to take it off in the winter so its easier to clean the snow off. I don't have a OEM roof rack so i am going to have to build it with rain rail mounts to prevent drilling into the roof. So my second question is what material should I use that is decently strong but light enough that Im not killing my back every time I take it off or put it on?
07-18-2011, 03:53 PM
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Climb up and make your own measurements. Put some of your camping gear up there and build it around that.
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07-18-2011, 04:16 PM
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Not a bad idea. I didn't think of that. That might solve how long and how wide but what bout height? granted I know I can make it as big as I want but im just looking for what people usurally do.
07-18-2011, 04:18 PM
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Probably 6 inches. But more whatever you feel comfortable putting your stuff in
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Mines also 48x60 6" tall. I think the width is good but it you felt like it it could go longer.
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07-19-2011, 03:19 PM
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Also I see some write ups of people using EMT tubing, can it be welded with a mig welder? I don't like the idea of screws holding the pipes together, thats just me tho.
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