Bed Frame Rails
Hey there Cherokeeforum, long time listener first time caller... I have a question pertaining to the use of bed frame rails for a roof rack I've thought up. I'm a landlord and over the years have amassed a wonderful amount of bed frames. It's a fairly simple design and I think they will be light enough, has anyone ever tried to do this or is there a reason people don't do this? All I seem to see are ones made out or square tubing or round conduit. Thanks in advance. Chris
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I would think tubing contribute additional strength. But if designed correctly. Angle would do a good job as a building material. Go for it. If it doesn't work out, at least u didn't spend any money on the material. Lol
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My intention is to make 2 rectangles, cut 45 degree angles in corners and weld. Stack on top of eachother, then weld 6" cuts on end. Havent really decided how to bracket to the roof yet, I see alot about guttering brackets. Thanks for the input buddy
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That sound like it should be sturdy enough.
U plan to run lights on it? |
Bed frames are really hard material, a lot, lot, lot, harder than normal angle. Keep plenty of cutting oil or water on your drill bits when drilling, otherwise they should work fine.
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Bed frames are made out of horrible cheap metal.
You see people make roof racks out of rectangular tubing and conduit because it's dirt cheap and significantly stronger than a bed frame. Plus, it's usually looks incredibly tacky. Go for it. Surprise me. |
Originally Posted by Lowrange2
(Post 2739478)
Bed frames are made out of horrible cheap metal. You see people make roof racks out of rectangular tubing and conduit because it's dirt cheap and significantly stronger than a bed frame. Plus, it's usually looks incredibly tacky. Go for it. Surprise me.
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This guy could give him some pointers, I'd bet.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/be...f-rack-133503/ |
Originally Posted by Lowrange2
(Post 2739486)
This guy could give him some pointers, I'd bet. https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/be...f-rack-133503/
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If it doesn't turn out, it's not a big deal. I'll just throw it on the scrap trailer next month. The aesthetics of the rack aren't a big deal at all. I'd just like it to be sturdy enough to throw a spare up there. A tenant just traded me a welder for a month of rent so I'm itching to use it. I wish someone would pay me in tires... lol.
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I don't think I'll be putting lights on it, I am planning on doing bumpers as well as rails... depends on how my venture into the simple roof rack goes.
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Originally Posted by Lowrange2
(Post 2739486)
This guy could give him some pointers, I'd bet.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/be...f-rack-133503/ |
Originally Posted by wrestler74354
(Post 2739463)
My intention is to make 2 rectangles, cut 45 degree angles in corners and weld. Stack on top of eachother, then weld 6" cuts on end. Havent really decided how to bracket to the roof yet, I see alot about guttering brackets. Thanks for the input buddy
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Originally Posted by PocketsEmpty
(Post 2739535)
JcrOffroad makes brackets for mounting homemade roof racks. Check 'em out
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Originally Posted by Lowrange2
(Post 2739539)
He's using a bed frame for a roof rack. You think he's going to want to spend money on brackets? lol
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