roof rack

[exosteve]

so far I have done a2" body lift and put 31s on.
me mates goin help me with me front torsion bar lift that just leaves the rear 3" lift to do.
Its already a struggle to get me ladders on and off.
I have to climb the a ladder up the side of the truck to fasten them on.
ive worn most the paint away on me truck now

When ive done the next lift for the maximum full 5" lift and put 33s on, I will either need a caravan step or summat.

We also need extra storage for camping gear and veg oil


so my most pressing mod is the roof rack and im thinking of askin me mate who owns a fabricating shop make this

but before I put me hand in my pocket I thought id ask for opinions.

its obviously got to come within the a reasonable weight limit as its fixed to standard roof rails.( I had the lining out to try and figure out how to reinforce the rails in earlier posts) not really doable.
it only has to carry 2 sets of ladders. a bucket(I only just thought of that ( another hook somewhere))
and when were camping it needs just to carry the light weight bulky stuff.so we can fit the dog in.

the roller at the back of the rack would be for leaning the ladder against a bit of a lift and drop down to hook on the front bars of the rack= easy transport with out locking ladders on for short distances.

the a ladder hooks at the side are to save me keep putting the seat down and chucking them in the car.
the mesh plateing is for good all over hooking points.
its got to be 4" wide for sheets of ply mdf n stuff.
and im thinking a good sturdy over boot canopy to keep the blazing sun of me while I cook oat cakes.

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[kitchenman]

Originally Posted by exosteve

and im thinking a good sturdy over boot canopy to keep the blazing sun of me while I cook oat cakes.

I knocked something up last year using a tarp, next time I am not working I will rig it and take some pics

[judd750]

looking good pal

[exosteve]

Originally Posted by kitchenman

I knocked something up last year using a tarp, next time I am not working I will rig it and take some pics

cool

[makeitfit]

How about making new fabricated roof mounts instead of the roof rails. So try and get a fixing point nearer the edges of the roof where it curves, ie the stronger part.
That'll also allow you to mount the whole thing lower .
As for the rear sun shade what about modifying a gazebo like the ones in BnQ. The poles it comes with could be made to fit in the end of your roof rack

[judd750]

i could with something similar,
if you get one made can you let us know the specs, prices ,
i`m intrested

might have to be able to remove it easily , wont fit the ferry when we go to france

cheers pal

[exosteve]

Originally Posted by makeitfit

How about making new fabricated roof mounts instead of the roof rails. So try and get a fixing point nearer the edges of the roof where it curves, ie the stronger part.
That'll also allow you to mount the whole thing lower .
As for the rear sun shade what about modifying a gazebo like the ones in BnQ. The poles it comes with could be made to fit in the end of your roof rack

ok good shout.
that's the complete interior gone then.boot fancy bits gone,carpets gone, roof lining out for better inspection and remedy, might as well rip the center cosole out too

[Fez_uk]

Use a big umbrella thing for the rear, can also be used off the truck also.

[elty001]

Agree with Pete on the mounting points.the standard roof rails are only rated at 50kg.
Good idea though mate.

[Peasgood1]

For the canopy, rivet some awning track to the roof and get a piece of curtainsider material made up to what you want.
Slide it into the track and hold it up with tent poles and guy ropes. Brass rope hole rivets for the tent poles to go into. You can buy tent poles exactly for this job.

[jims-terrano]

I just got a tarp and had some small carabena's on end of roof rails, clip the tarp and either held up with tent poles or guyed to a suitable tree. Great little shelter and cheap as chips.
Got a friend with a landy with one of those roof racks that you can climb on to. He's mounted one of those roller blind type canopies to the roof rack, great but costly.

[Sweety]

Have you thought about having removable side mounts on the rack for the ladders then the roof rack could be a more basic basket style which would poss be better for your camping needs.
I made up a side sun awning for my old disco from some old gazebo polls & a large tarp it worked ok but TBH it really needed some sort of framing at the edges for when the wind got stronger than a breeze


Going to use the same tarp but bungy cord it to rear side doors & boot door as that can be locked in place once open & use one pole so can cook under it when it's raining

[exosteve]

Originally Posted by Peasgood1

For the canopy, rivet some awning track to the roof and get a piece of curtainsider material made up to what you want.
Slide it into the track and hold it up with tent poles and guy ropes. Brass rope hole rivets for the tent poles to go into. You can buy tent poles exactly for this job.

too flimsy.

I want it dead simple. thought about fold out arms instead of inserts.
it must be self supportive.without trees or poles and a clip on side wind protector could be fitted.

ultimately I want a fold down cooker stand inside the back door for doin me emergency rations