Roofrack

[bikerbaker]

Had a scruffy old Citroen/Peugeot van rack for years. Also some old mahogany garage doors, loads of stainless fittings and some rattle cans of Primer, Sable Bivouac and lacquer. Most of all I had a load of time.

The idea is to attach more awning C rail to both sides and the back to attach my drive away. 

I'm happy. 

[notsofast]

No matter which of the 4 thumbnail pics I click on, they all open to the same image (the one inside the garage).

[bikerbaker]

I wondered about that, my lack of knowledge of Postimage I suspect. Just a couple then.

[Gryffindor]

I have to say it looks very cool - I'd be proud of that. Wish I'd kept the old Transit one I had.

[Sol]

Now that, is sweet. Proper craftsmanship.

[notsofast]

I didn't see straight off that the extra slats were wood - I thought they were a sort of antique 'rusty metal' effect, then I realised, lol. Actually makes sense to have wooden bottom slats - over time I've found that the protective coating on the metal of my M49's dealer-supplied rack gets scraped off by ladders etc., then corrosion begins.  Is it harder to tie things on with all the wood there?

[bikerbaker]

I didn't see straight off that the extra slats were wood - I thought they were a sort of antique 'rusty metal' effect, then I realised, lol. Actually makes sense to have wooden bottom slats - over time I've found that the protective coating on the metal of my M49's dealer-supplied rack gets scraped off by ladders etc., then corrosion begins.  Is it harder to tie things on with all the wood there?

It probably won't be as convenient strapping stuff on but there are 40mm spaces between the 40mm slats so ratchet strapping down should be OK. It will have my roofbox on it for camping etc as that is primarily to get the awning out of the car.

I painted it with Aldi metal paint years ago which protected it. This took ages to remove, got back to the powder coat then etch primed/colour/lacquer. Seems quite a hard finish as it got knocked about a bit bolting all the slats on. The aerosols got a good shaking. 

[BigVtwin996]

Well having also owned various other vehicle inc VW Splitscreen vans with wooden slatted roof racks...
I do think that that looks really neat..
i have a rack on my van and think I may do the same...
I will however have to use a local timber yard to get some strips cut...
Don't think the side pieces are needed.... looks pretty neat with just the base strips...

May get my rack re powder coated silver to match the van...

so did you just drill and screw them into the cross rails?
or were they bolted or done using Stainless Rivinuts?

[bikerbaker]

 BigVtwin996 pid='136892' dateline='1627046894']I will however have to use a local timber yard to get some strips cut...
Don't think the side pieces are needed.... looks pretty neat with just the base strips...

so did you just drill and screw them into the cross rails?
or were they bolted or done using Stainless Rivinuts?

That's the advantage of having a large sawbench. The disadvantage is being frequently covered in sawdust.

The side infills are there purely to mount c rail for a drive away awning, I've since added a strip across the back to mount a tailgate awning, actually it's an old caravan porch awning. 

I used stainless half pipe saddle clamps and stainless allen screws to clamp the rails in position so can always reduce the number of strips if required. One thing I found is that the rack has a slight curve to it so the airfoil at the front does double duty in holding the front down whilst bending the slats to the rack. 

Oh and 996 Vtwin. I have a couple of 645 and a 1203 - Not a Harley (OK so they did have some input) 

[BigVtwin996]

I will however have to use a local timber yard to get some strips cut...
Don't think the side pieces are needed.... looks pretty neat with just the base strips...

so did you just drill and screw them into the cross rails?
or were they bolted or done using Stainless Rivinuts?

That's the advantage of having a large sawbench. The disadvantage is being frequently covered in sawdust.

The side infills are there purely to mount c rail for a drive away awning, I've since added a strip across the back to mount a tailgate awning, actually it's an old caravan porch awning. 

I used stainless half pipe saddle clamps and stainless allen screws to clamp the rails in position so can always reduce the number of strips if required. One thing I found is that the rack has a slight curve to it so the airfoil at the front does double duty in holding the front down whilst bending the slats to the rack. 

Oh and 996 Vtwin. I have a couple of 645 and a 1203 - Not a Harley (OK so they did have some input) 

Well my 996 was Red and Italian.. and excessivly fast
but my collection includes several v early bikes.....
and several classic cars..
Want to get a 404 Pickup but they are going up rapidly

I will have a look at the saddle clamps..
I was looking at stainless rivinuts and cap head screws....

what are the dimensions of the slats and exact spacing...
just in case my local shop has a piece of mahogany or oak in stock cheap....

but the rack will not be permanently used..
Need to get some bars as  have a Maggiolina Explorer roof Tent.. and want to add a pull out 50-100w solar panel
I love the Berlingo Micro Campers... but the roof tent is superb uncramped penthouse sleeping...
Need to get a Maggiolina side awning

Would like to raise the suspension and ft some chunkier tyres and some alloys to give it a sort of off roader look
this is a work horse, but will prob get a later Berlngo/Partner (had a Quicksilver that was written off) but would love a Dangel...
Alternately something around 2005 that  can make look a bit more chunky....
Not overly keen on the later designs,,,
I am caught between the 1.9 engine that runs on anything vs the 2.0 that s more refined...
but as the Picasso has a 1.6 sort of started to under stand them...

Do like some of the ideas and stuff on this Forum...