Make Your Own Car Roof Rack

I ve always wanted a roof rack for my land cruiser but the commercially available options didn t fit my needs so i made a custom one come see how.

Make your own car roof rack.

Roof rails are necessary for any car top accessory like cargo baskets ski racks or bike racks. The next accessory i made for the roof rack was a kayak rack. Store bars spools and other items on a single versatile rack. Roof racks are a great way to add more storage to any vehicle but finding the right one to fit your needs can be frustrating.

And they can be pricey. A pair of rails from the main. Instead of settling for a rack that isn t perfect you can build your. And without the sometimes major expense of a commercial roof rack.

Jun 22 2012 car top kayak rack for around ten bucks. Design your own heavy duty racks for pipe and bars. More information kayak rack diy. This instructable will show you how to make a car top rack for hauling your kayak for about ten dollars.

After checking through my supply of junk i found some brackets that are used to mount satellite dishes to roofs or walls. Design your own mobile racks with arms spindles and shelves. I decided to make a saddle type kayak roof rack. Diy roof rails for any vehicle with side rails.

Luckily there is an extremely easy way to convert a roof rail system to a big rack system. These racks are also known as cantilever racks. How to make your own roof crossbars. Use individual components to create your own personalized storage solution.