DIY Roof Rack
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DIY Roof Rack
So after I got the Frontrunner rails fitted, and paid quite a bit (R600) for the 4 brackets that attaches the rack to the rails, I can now begin my build.
I don't intend on loading a lot on the roof, it will accommodate the 2 jerry cans for diesel and maybe a 40lt water tank. And the odd item that does not find a spot at the back.
BUT :!: If the measurements allows I will be integrating my solar panel in the rack, on a couple of alu hinges and a gas shock that flips it open on a bit of an angle
The aluminum and the rest of the material has arrived so I just need to get a few bits at the hardware. That's the plan for the weekend and I should finish up on Saturday is all goes well
I don't intend on loading a lot on the roof, it will accommodate the 2 jerry cans for diesel and maybe a 40lt water tank. And the odd item that does not find a spot at the back.
BUT :!: If the measurements allows I will be integrating my solar panel in the rack, on a couple of alu hinges and a gas shock that flips it open on a bit of an angle
The aluminum and the rest of the material has arrived so I just need to get a few bits at the hardware. That's the plan for the weekend and I should finish up on Saturday is all goes well
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Re: DY Roof Rack
Don't worry don't worry pics to follow as soon as I get started Saturday
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Can't wait to see.
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Ek ok nie. It is on, going to be a busy one though, thanks to Standardbank and their idiot plumbers my house is being treated to new pressed ceilingsMars wrote:Can't wait to see.
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Hey hey. It is done! As soon as I get online I'll post the picks
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mmm is it done I wonder???? no pics then probably Not
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I'll wake you when pics are loadedDanman wrote:
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Bucket of ice water orDanman wrote:
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Sorry sorry sorry. My PC she is broken. will get it up soon
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Doesn't matter HOW HARD you hit Tumelo...it won't wake me up...so I guess a bucket of ice water.Thunder02 wrote:Bucket of ice water orDanman wrote:
WayneSchalk....Neeman laas toe ek daar by jou was, was daar dan baie nekenare in jou kantoor???
Ek wil eers sien wat jy gedoen het, en paar vrae vra.
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I'll give you a bit of a teaser....
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jy moet nou maar die volgende een posit, ek het die een al deur gekyk :wth:
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Ok Hier kom hy
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Baie netjies, ekt amper gedink jy gaan daai 2 stoele ook daar bo mount
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gOOD JOB OLD BOY.
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Dit lyk nou netjies
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Solar panel don't work if you park in the shade.
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Well done, very well planned
I like the idea.
I like the idea.
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Dis nou baie nice, knap gedaan!
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Very neatly done!
What material did you use for the frame? And the corner braces / screws?
I've been toying with the idea to build one myself, but welding ali is a stumbling block. Getting a good balance between weight and strength would be one of my proirity issues (another would be low / no maintenance). To get a good balance depends on materials and design. A decent timber satisfies the weight vs strength requirements pretty well but it falls down on maintenance requirements. I tend to try avoid creating unnecessary maintenance issues and when it comes to RR's, I would like to fit it and not have to worry about it again, so wood in my book it's a poor material. The convenience, relative cost and ease of working with wood does make it an attractive option though, so I can easily understand your choice, but I think I would rather go with galvanised steel, using lighter profiles but trying to improve strength through design.
What material did you use for the frame? And the corner braces / screws?
I've been toying with the idea to build one myself, but welding ali is a stumbling block. Getting a good balance between weight and strength would be one of my proirity issues (another would be low / no maintenance). To get a good balance depends on materials and design. A decent timber satisfies the weight vs strength requirements pretty well but it falls down on maintenance requirements. I tend to try avoid creating unnecessary maintenance issues and when it comes to RR's, I would like to fit it and not have to worry about it again, so wood in my book it's a poor material. The convenience, relative cost and ease of working with wood does make it an attractive option though, so I can easily understand your choice, but I think I would rather go with galvanised steel, using lighter profiles but trying to improve strength through design.
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Nice neat job,now you have your own private wooden deck no matter where you go in Africa
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Dit lyk goed Wayne,
Watter connectors het jy gebruik? Ek sien nie connect it blokkies nie.
Ek wil 'n roofrack vir my trailer bou, en het gedink aan Alu welding maar dit stoot die prys op.
Dink jy/julle dat alu tube met connect it sal die job kan doen......?
Hier is die Kicker.....die roofrack sal moet 300KG kan dra(Trailertent, ek SWAMBO)...en ja ek is die swaarste van die drie
Ek het nognie met connect it gewerk nie en weet nie hoe stewig hulle aanmekaarsit nie.
Die roofrack sal moet bietjie beweging kan vat (as mens omdraai in die nag)
Wat stel 'n gesoute roofrack bouer soos jy voor?
Watter connectors het jy gebruik? Ek sien nie connect it blokkies nie.
Ek wil 'n roofrack vir my trailer bou, en het gedink aan Alu welding maar dit stoot die prys op.
Dink jy/julle dat alu tube met connect it sal die job kan doen......?
Hier is die Kicker.....die roofrack sal moet 300KG kan dra(Trailertent, ek SWAMBO)...en ja ek is die swaarste van die drie
Ek het nognie met connect it gewerk nie en weet nie hoe stewig hulle aanmekaarsit nie.
Die roofrack sal moet bietjie beweging kan vat (as mens omdraai in die nag)
Wat stel 'n gesoute roofrack bouer soos jy voor?
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I used 2mm alu square tube, so the Connect-it blocks does not fit on the tubes, what I did is use 76mm x 3mm alu flat bar to brace the frame, and on top galvanized 90 degree and t pieces (i think used in cabinet making). The alu cost R575.00
The wood was donated to me HEHEHE, my toppie bought it in Zambia about 15 years ago, it was stored in his garage and never found a purpose
SS screws and bits was R100
The Frontrunner rails I got as trade for a roll bar, R300 to fit
And the Frontrunner brackets was R600
So total R1575, all that needs to be done is get a good polyurethane varnish
The wood was donated to me HEHEHE, my toppie bought it in Zambia about 15 years ago, it was stored in his garage and never found a purpose
SS screws and bits was R100
The Frontrunner rails I got as trade for a roll bar, R300 to fit
And the Frontrunner brackets was R600
So total R1575, all that needs to be done is get a good polyurethane varnish
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Tnx......that answers the how you did it part...how about some suggestions?
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Danie for your requirement if the tent stays on permanently, I would consider using mild steel and just to a frame to support the tent. Not a full roof rack.Danman wrote:Tnx......that answers the how you did it part...how about some suggestions?
I weigh 120kg and would say I will get onto the rack I built no problem. But 400kg
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Re: DIY Roof Rack
Hi guys anyone know where I can find the front runner roof rack mounts for a Toyota Fortuner 2007 frontrunner say they won’t sell it to me separately the quoted me then said I can’t buy it so I’m not sure why