That would be the dream! I think it could be every bit as strong if you planned it out right! I already have revisions kicking around my head but would love to see what you come up with!
Is there anyway you could email me your measurements? I’m trying to figure out where to make cuts and I don’t have the brain for it. And now I’ve bought supplies so I need to finish now haha
Hey man, this thing is exactly what I had in mind for my trailer! However, could you post up a rough description of the math you used for you overall length of the cross bars?
You could go at it a couple different ways. I measured across and got the overall length. I decided on 12 inches of vertical height so from there I drew out a trapezoid and knew I was using 60* brackets (you could use 45 or really any angle really) Chop the trapezoid up into two triangles with right angles, and 1 rectangle. You have height, and your angles. From there you can get a perimeter of the full object and subtract the bottom dimension. This gives you your overall length of channel needed and where to cut for your bends. I added an extra 1/8 of an inch based on a hunch some of the length would be eaten up in the bend. It worked out about right there. Otherwise you could know you want a platform with of x and work backward to figure out what angle brackets you would use. This would likely require custom vs off the shelf brackets so I went with option 1. I know thats a wordy reply but hopefully it helps!
Thank you for the video, love your idea, one-note be careful with the grinder, this thing could shatter in your face, need guard and Faceshield, thank you, stay safe
Great vid man! I actually built one for my 2012 Toyota Tundra Crewmax and so far it's working like a charm. Going to take it overlanding for the first time right now in April or May. But, great vid man, great ingenuity! I did mine a bit higher than yours tho.
Awesome to hear Carlos! It's a really handy material this strut chanel and you can adapt it to suit your needs. I originally made mine as a tent platform and now it is a rooftop box mount and storage container rack.
Wow, the build is nice and clean, I'm trying to make one too, how did you get the bracket at that angle? did you bend it yourself and how did you do that? Seems very solid
Really dig try build man! Just wondering, can you tell me how much weight you've placed on it so far and the degree of off-roading you've done? I'm considering attempting to make my own rack and this video has given me some thoughts. I'm curious if it'll hold up a rooftop tent when off pavement
Thanks so much!! I built it specifically for a rooftop tent but we had another child and the logistics did not make sense... at least for now. I modified the rack in another video and only use 2 hoops now to mount a roof top box with maybe 200 lbs in it and have clapped out the bump stops on occasion 😅. My guess is it would support a few hundred doing off road trails and several hundred pounds when static. You could also add a 4th hoop for about 30 bucks and buy some peace of mind as well!
Purely gut feeling here, but I'd say 250 lbs dynamic load and several hundred static is a safe bet. Goal was to use this for a roof top tent, but some life changes have shifted that... (newborn) If the load is distributed between the hoops I think it would do just fine for the intended goal.
Totally bad ass. I'm doing this this weekend for a roof top tent. How tall did you make it? I have a Decked system that will be in the bed and want to make sure I have decent clearance but not too high above my cab. Oh and where abouts in Va?
The rack top surface is about 1 foot above the bed side rails. With the decked in there you will have to decide how much room you want below the rack before the to of the drawers. I am not sure how much room you will have, maybe 18-20 inches? I am on the outskirts of the greater NOVA area.
Based on no scientific data whatsoever, the gut says several hundred pounds static and a couple hundred dynamic (bouncing around off road). Time will tell...
The goal was to mount a roof top tent on the rack so that the top of the tent would be even with the cab of the trucks roofline. This would help reduce drag on the highway, and keep the center of gravity a little bit lower. Currently the family is in a ground tent and we are mounting a roof top cargo box up there which you can see in the DIY bed rack modifications video here: th-cam.com/video/QSct1QY5A1M/w-d-xo.html
You had me at the saw horses you were cutting on .. lol 😆 🤣 😂
Alright... badass! After watching this vid, i'm subbed. Great content, keep it coming.
Great job I'm thinking doing something similar and you sir have given me great ideas on how to proceed thank you very much
Awesome! I can't wait to see what you come up with!
Great Video. I like the design I want to do something similar in Aluminum.
That would be the dream! I think it could be every bit as strong if you planned it out right!
I already have revisions kicking around my head but would love to see what you come up with!
Is there anyway you could email me your measurements? I’m trying to figure out where to make cuts and I don’t have the brain for it. And now I’ve bought supplies so I need to finish now haha
Awesome work am gonna try this on a 89 k1500 the long bed doesn’t have a lot of good looking options
That's a good idea! You could build a 4th hoop (or 5th) to even out the length of the bed and you'd only be out about 25 bucks per additional hoop!
I’m doing this same exact thing the same exact way but it will be inside of a bed topper supporting a roof rack. Any tips?
What kind of brackets degrees did you use? An whered you get them? Thank man great job!
How’s the racking holding up?
Hey man, this thing is exactly what I had in mind for my trailer! However, could you post up a rough description of the math you used for you overall length of the cross bars?
You could go at it a couple different ways.
I measured across and got the overall length. I decided on 12 inches of vertical height so from there I drew out a trapezoid and knew I was using 60* brackets (you could use 45 or really any angle really)
Chop the trapezoid up into two triangles with right angles, and 1 rectangle. You have height, and your angles. From there you can get a perimeter of the full object and subtract the bottom dimension.
This gives you your overall length of channel needed and where to cut for your bends. I added an extra 1/8 of an inch based on a hunch some of the length would be eaten up in the bend. It worked out about right there.
Otherwise you could know you want a platform with of x and work backward to figure out what angle brackets you would use. This would likely require custom vs off the shelf brackets so I went with option 1.
I know thats a wordy reply but hopefully it helps!
@@HeretoWherever hahaha. That's awesome, I was worried that I would have to bust out the ol algebra. Thanks a ton! And thanks for the reply!
Thank you for the video, love your idea, one-note be careful with the grinder, this thing could shatter in your face, need guard and Faceshield, thank you, stay safe
You are right there. I've gotten lucky long enough to get complacent. I need to work on that.
Great vid man! I actually built one for my 2012 Toyota Tundra Crewmax and so far it's working like a charm. Going to take it overlanding for the first time right now in April or May. But, great vid man, great ingenuity! I did mine a bit higher than yours tho.
Awesome to hear Carlos!
It's a really handy material this strut chanel and you can adapt it to suit your needs. I originally made mine as a tent platform and now it is a rooftop box mount and storage container rack.
Nice job! I predict that you have a workshop in your future!
My 2 car garage is filling up fast! I sure hope you are right!
Great work man. I'm going to attempt the same on a 09 Honda Ridgeline. I can't find any Overland racks for it.
Awesome to hear! I'd love to see it when you finish!
nice setup
Glad you like it, thanks for checking it out!
I dont like the way you built it but you gave me some good ideas. Thanks
Wow, the build is nice and clean, I'm trying to make one too, how did you get the bracket at that angle? did you bend it yourself and how did you do that? Seems very solid
Thank you! I got the 60* brackets from McMaster carr. I have a link to them in the description if you want to check them out.
Really dig try build man! Just wondering, can you tell me how much weight you've placed on it so far and the degree of off-roading you've done? I'm considering attempting to make my own rack and this video has given me some thoughts. I'm curious if it'll hold up a rooftop tent when off pavement
Thanks so much!!
I built it specifically for a rooftop tent but we had another child and the logistics did not make sense... at least for now.
I modified the rack in another video and only use 2 hoops now to mount a roof top box with maybe 200 lbs in it and have clapped out the bump stops on occasion 😅.
My guess is it would support a few hundred doing off road trails and several hundred pounds when static.
You could also add a 4th hoop for about 30 bucks and buy some peace of mind as well!
Do you have a weight estimate for the rack as far as how much that it can hold? Also great vid!
Purely gut feeling here, but I'd say 250 lbs dynamic load and several hundred static is a safe bet.
Goal was to use this for a roof top tent, but some life changes have shifted that... (newborn)
If the load is distributed between the hoops I think it would do just fine for the intended goal.
Thanks for sharing of built your own rack. Did you make your own bracket or where you get them?
They are 60 degree strut brackets from mcmaster carr. Links should be in the description.
Glad you like it!
Here to Wherever Thank you
60 degree cut to bottom two 60 degree cuts with 120 degree bracket
FYI. That grinder will destroy glass with the sparks
I'm lucky, I didn't give it a 2nd thought at the time but you are right!
Totally bad ass. I'm doing this this weekend for a roof top tent. How tall did you make it? I have a Decked system that will be in the bed and want to make sure I have decent clearance but not too high above my cab. Oh and where abouts in Va?
The rack top surface is about 1 foot above the bed side rails. With the decked in there you will have to decide how much room you want below the rack before the to of the drawers. I am not sure how much room you will have, maybe 18-20 inches?
I am on the outskirts of the greater NOVA area.
What angle degree did you use at the bend points? Thanks
And at the base, I think I’m going to try fabing it!
@@HeretoWherever Same here. I work in PWC but reside a little farther south.
@@mtngroovin All the joints are 60 degree brackets. I have a build list with links in the description.
how much weight do you think it'd be good for?
Based on no scientific data whatsoever, the gut says several hundred pounds static and a couple hundred dynamic (bouncing around off road).
Time will tell...
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Why would you want a rack that’s shorter than your roof?
The goal was to mount a roof top tent on the rack so that the top of the tent would be even with the cab of the trucks roofline. This would help reduce drag on the highway, and keep the center of gravity a little bit lower.
Currently the family is in a ground tent and we are mounting a roof top cargo box up there which you can see in the DIY bed rack modifications video here:
th-cam.com/video/QSct1QY5A1M/w-d-xo.html
@:20.......using the wife's car for a work bench!!!
Shhhhhh don't remind her! 😅
U must be an Electrician
I should be! I do also have a love for EMT too... Maybe I missed my calling 🤔