Well as the title says I'm setting about to build my own safari rack for under $300 total. Size: 58.5" wide; 89" long; 17" tall. I finished the uprights tonight. They're made from 3/16" x 2" flat bar cut to 17" length. Everything will mount to the drip edge like normal. I made the outer clamp piece out of 1/8" x 2" cut to 7.5" in length. The lip is 1" deep with a bent offset to clear the channel better. The 3/16" flat bar has two holes drilled and threaded (3/8"-16) at 2.5" and 5" from the bottom edge. I have to get a spacer that's right at 1/4" thick (Will probably use a standard 3/8" nut) to prevent the drip edge from being excessively pinched/deformed.

If anyone has any suggestions I'm all ears.
The basket portion Will be made from 1/2" and 3/4" EMT conduit.

I found some dang heavy duty 3/4" conduit clips (used to hold the conduit to walls) that I plan to weld to the rack for light mounting points (4 forward, 1 alley light per side, and 2 rear) I've got 4 relays that I'm going to use to wire the lights (2 relays for the four fronts, 1 for alley lights, and 1 relay for the rear lights). I found a DiscoI three switch bezel that I put three DI locking switches in. It mounted right where the ash tray went under the A/C controls. I'll have another opportunity to work on it Tuesday. After everything is completely welded up, wired up, and test fitted I intend to get an etching primer and a flat black to paint everything (hopefully the next weekend).

I do know the warning about welding galvanized conduit. I dip the ends in acid and sand.

Please anyone with a good suggestion please chime in.

Last thing. I am going to drill and thread the uprights 3" from the top so I can make brackets that would hold a shovel / axe, Jack, etc....

 

one suggest would be to slug the inside of all your connections before you wield them.

 

Drowssap, thank you.

 

$300?


You might be able to find a rack for $300, I did.

 

I saw some that were very small 48" x 48" and light weight aluminum

 

The rack we bought weighs about 100 pounds... never seen another one like it... the name is on the side but it escapes me at the moment.


Land Rover Disco 2 Roof rack


Here is one for $500.


Dunno where u live.