patineto

From pedestrian experience we all know Air turbulence is a pain and is also Loud, from geeking out we also know it diminish fuel efficiency, performance and all that fun stuff.

Basically I wonder if is a none "mul·ti·mil·lion·aire" version of this rack/plaftform/basket and if is not I can fabricated it my self, is not that hard


Yakima and Thule had newer direct mounts but sincerely they prices are a joke, a five feet long simple extrusion for $100 come on, but more than anything the loads are to focalize and may bow/warp the roof.

This is a great example Fully Modified GX all DYI

In short I want to keep my basket/platform as close to the ceiling of the GX as possible (about 1- 1 1/4" taking in consideration load deflection)

Any elegent/clever solutions..??

patineto

I got ten 10' lengths of 80/20 "Erector set" extrusion 1 1/2" x 3" to make my own platform, great product, very customizable, practical, modular.

Maybe it will be overbuild as a platform but I was worried about the small focal load points where the OEM rack mounts too, at least with a rigid platform the loads will be spread more evenly over the roof.

Will post pictures of the progress..