Very nicely done! Do you have a write up? Or what material used?
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Very nicely done! Do you have a write up? Or what material used?
cruzerDave
Land Shark Outfitters
I'm glad you asked... Remora!
It's a new product - I'm field testing the 1000 miles to HIH & on the trails there, also looking for feedback from folks there. When I get back I'll make final tweaks and then start selling it end of August
I'm glad you asked... Remora!
It's a new product - I'm field testing the 1000 miles to HIH & on the trails there, also looking for feedback from folks there. When I get back I'll make final tweaks and then start selling it end of August
Thanks! Looking forward to more info. I have been trying out various ways to mount the ax, shovel and pads. If you have other pics, please send them....I'm very interested in your solution. Have fun at HIH!
cruzerDave
Land Shark Outfitters
Let me confirm this design works like I expect, then I'll be happy to share pics & details. Would hate to show one thing then have to change to another... but definitely happening.
If you come up with a jerrycan option, I'd do that one as well.
Finally did my AHC fluid flush. Bought the fluid in April. Right on schedule. As easy as described following the process. Tube fit perfectly into the top of the Costco sized syrup lid.
Got almost all of the old fluid after the first drain as the new fluid came pretty quickly on the second go round. Used about 3 2/3 liters, new plastic bottles.
Got almost all of the old fluid after the first drain as the new fluid came pretty quickly on the second go round. Used about 3 2/3 liters, new plastic bottles.
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Did some 4 wheeling at Rausch Creek PA
Added my DIY rooftop shower. $100 of materials. Flat black paint (needs some touchup). 4" PVC, some reinforced tubing, a hose bib, a reducer wye for filling and breathing. Gravity fed. It was out in the sun at work today and at 8PM today I had 13 minutes of 95 degree water. Very happy with those results!
Roof top potato gun!
The brass fitting was threaded, used a tabletop sander to get close. My other toy in the background is a 56 ford.
That's awesome.
Still in progress
Is that entire water tank just strapped to your stock roof rack with 3 big worm gear clamps? What is the weight of that thing when full?
That's 32lbs of water (3.9 gallons), and the PVC is probably 8-10lbs. Yea, those are stainless steel pipe clamps. The PVC is nested a bit against the roof rack brackets, so that assists the clamps. Being generous, that's 15lbs per clamp--I'm comfortable with that at least. The old garden hose cut up was just a cheap source of rubber to protect and grip everything.
My thinking was this:
The PVC would tend to induce a torsional load on the right hand track piece. On its own, I'd want to improve that. However, the two adjustable cross members connect to the left hand track. So any torsional load that wants to peel away from the vehicle is actually born by all 4 corners of the roof rack. It's not quite the same as having cargo sit on top, but even in those cases the roof rack has to withstand the rated load wanting to peel away when going around corners or up hills (inducing a similar load on the left/right track members). On my rack, it says to not exceed 68kg, or 150lbs, which I am far under.
Does that seem reasonable, or am I overlooking something?
Just added one to the collection.
I'm not sure what is reasonable, but think about what those circular clamps are intended for. They are *ideally* intended to apply constant pressure from one circular object to another circular object. They are not usually intended to bind two objects together like a bolt and nut are.
You are asking the clamps to bind, or fasten, two objects of different shape and size together, the round water tank and the rectangular roof rack rail. Also you are asking the clamps to be responsible for controlling/stopping the momentum of the water tank as it moves at the same speed as your Land Cruiser.
Again I don't know if its *reasonable* to expect three worm gear clamps to do that.
I was just thinking about the shower thing. How about right inside the roof rack long side bar and then attach? Or a kayak rack?
Also, if you did both sides, you would have 2 rocket launcher showers. I think you just invented a product. People will be all over this. And it will look cool. ;<)
kayak rack - Google Search
Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - Side Loading - Clamp On Rhino Rack Watersport Carriers RR570
Road Shower - The Rack Mounted Solar Shower - Road Shower 4
Solar Showers – Road Shower Online Store
Holy cow, look at the prices.
Also, if you did both sides, you would have 2 rocket launcher showers. I think you just invented a product. People will be all over this. And it will look cool. ;<)
kayak rack - Google Search
Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - Side Loading - Clamp On Rhino Rack Watersport Carriers RR570
Road Shower - The Rack Mounted Solar Shower - Road Shower 4
Solar Showers – Road Shower Online Store
Holy cow, look at the prices.
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Hah! Yea double the water would be nice for sure. I think for now I will reserve the other side for an awning.
And I agree, I think right inside would be an improved design, as the roof will support more of the weight. It's an experiment! There is of course a commercial option but I am a rather frugal person
I don't want to bash the product, but it was a bridge too far for me!
And I agree, I think right inside would be an improved design, as the roof will support more of the weight. It's an experiment! There is of course a commercial option but I am a rather frugal person
I don't want to bash the product, but it was a bridge too far for me!
