Hello forum,
Recently became interested in replacing my con-ferr roof rack on my 80 series. I like the racks available, especially the bowfin cruisers, but do not have $1k to spend on it. So I decided to design my own roof rack, the design is similar to any gutter rail roof rack out there.
Has tie down on the front and rear, I estimate for it sit about 1” above roof. Will come with 4 2” aluminum cross bars but can be expanded to 9. Aluminum side is from 1/4” with 4(four!) gutter clamps. Once I get the prototype verified, will design a front wind screen.
My goal is to not make money off this, but to provide a budget great roof rack to those available. Honorable mention goes to awesome roof racks like bowfin cruises, delta and others. However, I’m aiming to have this around 600$.
Wanted to share this here and track the progress and interest, I might consider a production run.
Thanks!
Recently became interested in replacing my con-ferr roof rack on my 80 series. I like the racks available, especially the bowfin cruisers, but do not have $1k to spend on it. So I decided to design my own roof rack, the design is similar to any gutter rail roof rack out there.
Has tie down on the front and rear, I estimate for it sit about 1” above roof. Will come with 4 2” aluminum cross bars but can be expanded to 9. Aluminum side is from 1/4” with 4(four!) gutter clamps. Once I get the prototype verified, will design a front wind screen.
My goal is to not make money off this, but to provide a budget great roof rack to those available. Honorable mention goes to awesome roof racks like bowfin cruises, delta and others. However, I’m aiming to have this around 600$.
Wanted to share this here and track the progress and interest, I might consider a production run.
Thanks!