Aluminum Roof Rack

[bmzero]

I'm working on a lightweight, versatile roof rack for my FAM-V build (Family Adventure Vehicle). I built a similar rack in the past for an adventure trailer. Here's a photo from the previous build.

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Here's the FAM-V, in its current stock condition.

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This one will be slightly different because I want it to be as low profile as possible. Here are the initial renderings.

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It will also have integrated drip rail brackets.

More to come soon.

 

[nonamemtbr]

Following

 

[Forerunner]

Following

x2

 

[woytovich]

All custom made components (floor etc)?

 

[87CRUSR]

Pricey I would guess

 

[bmzero]

Yes, all custom.

Yes, it's pretty pricey, but worth it in my opinion. The entire rack, as currently designed, weighs only 69 lbs.

 

[woytovich]

Are you having all the pieces laser cut at a metal fabrication shop? If so might you consider getting multiple sets cut? It would likely reduce your per rack overall cost. There might be a few people here that would be up for that.
You could provide the parts for the buyer to assemble or, if you are having the whole thing fabricated, sell complete racks... all cost dependent of course.

 

[bmzero]

Are you having all the pieces laser cut at a metal fabrication shop? If so might you consider getting multiple sets cut? It would likely reduce your per rack overall cost. There might be a few people here that would be up for that.
You could provide the parts for the buyer to assemble or, if you are having the whole thing fabricated, sell complete racks... all cost dependent of course.

Yes, I have a laser shop that cuts and bends parts for me. After the working prototype is done, I would consider duplicating the finished product. At this stage in the process, it's premature to offer it as a workable rack solution. Unfortunately, prototyping is expensive and wrought with waste. Solidworks greatly helps with that, though.

 

[brooksfj60]

Really nice, especially that 60

 

[bluehawk]

Nice 60, love the color !!!!!!!

 

[woytovich]

Cool... let me/us know if/when you get to the point of pricing and availability.

 

[bmzero]

Nice 60, love the color !!!!!!!

Thanks. That's what really drove me to this one, too.

Cool... let me/us know if/when you get to the point of pricing and availability.

I definitely will.

 

[cruisergear]

bump and sub

 

[roma042987]

id like one of those for my 60. any idea on a price point yet? perhaps you could share the cad files? I have buddy with a cnc plasma table that helped me build a flat rack for my 40 out of 3/16 aluminum plate.

 

[Off Duty]

I like it

 

[Pantingfish]

I'll buy that stock front bumper from you if you decide to take it off