Good point about the spare, but I sort of figured it may be a bit of a pain. However, compared to a back bumper tire carrier, or a hitch mount, they are either expensive or limiting/in the way.

No hurry on the photos, anytime will work!

Thanks!

 

Very sharp! I like it alot. Cant wait to see what you decide to go with.

 

Here is the first pic. That is supposed to be some kind of step ladder built into the rack. Never used it cause my feet are too big.


Backend


Drivers side/Front.

 

Somewhere on YouTube I came across some locking tool / junk boxes that had a base you would bolt onto your rack. Then, the boxes would snap (and lock) into the base. I've looked for something like this online with no luck. Anyone seen such a contraption ? They were obviously a mass produced item, not custom built.

 

Thanks for the pics! You have a great looking rack...

I have never seen those style boxes, but they sound interesting

So today i went buy the shop that says they can build the roof rack. It is just a little husband and wife place. The guy was building an exo skeleton for a suzuki samari...

We talked about the project a little and about Excursions A LOT.

If I can get the money lined up, I should be having him start the project late next week. At that time, we will finalize everything.

On a side note, should I look at having him fab up a side mounted ladder? If I were to do this, I would have twin ones made, one for each side.

 

Personally, I like the side mounted ladders. My only issue with them is that around these parts, you wouldn't need to be much off the beaten path to have a tree turn it into a pretzel. I would only want one, not two though. I think I would want mine to be relatively easily removed if the need arose though.

 

P.S. This thread is really making me itch to get my rack on my roof....

 

I can't wait to see what they make. I have thought about getting a side ladder but I have already killed my aerodynamics enough and I don't want to make it worse. Something that can be removed would be nice and if I go the ladder route, a removable one it will be.

 

I'm anticipating a loss of a couple MPGs on the highway when I put the rack on.

 

Interesting points about the ladder option, maybe something like this would be better.



Rhino Rack Folding Ladder - Rhino Roof Rack Folding Access Ladder

I just wonder if a built permanent one would be cheaper since I already have him building the rack...

 

Without a ladder you have no real access to the rack. If you do a removable you'll NEED the rack to carry it I'd look into removable as in bolts & clamps as to have the option JUST in case you had to..

 

^^^^^^ GREAT POINT!

 

I have had my rack for about a year now with no ladder. I have not had an issue with accessing it. Open the door and stand on the running board or the inside of truck or use the tires to stand on. I have thrown many things up there. There has been a few times where I did need to jump and pull myself up so I could stand on the rack to move things around and load and unload.

It is also a great to place to relax and enjoy the view.

 

[QUOTE=Twitchyleprechaun;16167290]I have had my rack for about a year now with no ladder. I have not had an issue with accessing it. Open the door and stand on the running board or the inside of truck or use the tires to stand on. I have thrown many things up there. There has been a few times where I did need to jump and pull myself up so I could stand on the rack to move things around and load and unload.

It is also a great to place to relax and enjoy the view.

As you age Twitch, you will find that jumping on & off a 7' roof rack is not in the cards any longer. The stock rear bumper is useless & the door jamb is not a very secure platform either, You (I) have to keep one hand on the rack at all times so as not to head backward.

 

I won't disagree with you on that one. I was just adding my feedback. I will brag about my age and agility for as long as I am able.