low-line alloy roof rack

**Michael2** · 24th October 2007, 06:58 PM

Here are some pics of my new alloy roof rack.

The aim was to keep it low, with no sides, so I could put a wider load on. The mesh floor provides plenty of securing sites. The section at the front is for mounting lights and aerials, it could not be extended to the very ends, as there is a mount for a remote control spot light on the LHS that needed to be cleared.

The rack has 8 wide legs for distributing the weight, but no bottom rail, to allow for better flex. It's made from 1 sheet of expanded mesh 2.4 x 1.6m, with a 32mm tube, which is ideal for tying ropes onto.

(above) Along each side there is an annexe mounting extrusion, so I can get some canvas or a plastic tarp with a cord threaded along one end to make a cheap annexe.

(below) There are 4 small tubes along each side rail (on top) where I can insert fibreglass tent poles and create a dome roof for another piece of canvas (with or without a floor - not sure yet). This will give me a roof top tent that can be rolled into a small bundle and weigh less than 5kg.

**loanrangie** · 24th October 2007, 08:31 PM

Great work it will be very versatile the way you have made it.

**awabbit6** · 24th October 2007, 08:39 PM

Looks good!
I like the tent pole idea. Simple roof-top tent and rack in one!

**MinniTheMoocha** · 24th October 2007, 09:26 PM

Hey Michael,

The photos don't quite show what it actually looks like.

Can you post another photo with the overall look.

Thanks

**Michael2** · 24th October 2007, 09:35 PM

I'll need to get a full side shot tomorrow, but here's another one.

**nickoff** · 24th October 2007, 09:50 PM

Great looking rack Michael, have you thought about going into production?

nick

**Michael2** · 24th October 2007, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by nickoff

Great looking rack Michael, have you thought about going into production?

nick

The guy who made it promised not to make another one . It cost under $700 (inc Tax). I got 2 quotes and they were both within $20. I supplied the annexe rails, as I had them in the shed, but they're not expensive anyway. The holes for the tent were a late idea and they were done for free, hence not originally quoted.

Anyone wanting to is welcome to copy it.

**DirtyDawg** · 25th October 2007, 04:05 AM

first time I have said this to a guy "Nice Rack"

first time I haven't been slapped for it too

**Michael2** · 25th October 2007, 09:15 AM

Weight - 25kg

Length - 2.4m + the bar work

Width - 1.2m + the bar work (sorry I said 1.6 above - oops).

**Redback** · 25th October 2007, 10:15 AM

Looks good, nice and light too.

Baz.

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