In a HR extended, I built mine like Gregoryx. In fact I copied his almost exactly. Two weeks ago.
My cost was right at $600. used 1515 extrusions 5/16 stainless carriage bolts and made my own connectors.
All of my extrusions are 96” stock then connected or cut to size. Did not use any 80/20 connectors or bolts.
I did not use the rearmost mount points and I cantilevered the rear cross piece so than I can lean a ladder against it. Rear cross piece is right above that top rear light. ..I don’t want a mounted ladder, I’ve read stories about strangers climbing van ladders to see what’s up there. I’d end up up getting arrested if I caught some one on my ladder.
I did not use the sixth tower but I do have a cross piece behind the fifth tower.
This thing is solid as a rock. No flex even at the back and no wind whistle.
Thanks to Gregoryx for an excellent write up. Wanted a rack for an eventual awning and misc.
My cost was right at $600. used 1515 extrusions 5/16 stainless carriage bolts and made my own connectors.
All of my extrusions are 96” stock then connected or cut to size. Did not use any 80/20 connectors or bolts.
I did not use the rearmost mount points and I cantilevered the rear cross piece so than I can lean a ladder against it. Rear cross piece is right above that top rear light. ..I don’t want a mounted ladder, I’ve read stories about strangers climbing van ladders to see what’s up there. I’d end up up getting arrested if I caught some one on my ladder.
I did not use the sixth tower but I do have a cross piece behind the fifth tower.
This thing is solid as a rock. No flex even at the back and no wind whistle.
Thanks to Gregoryx for an excellent write up. Wanted a rack for an eventual awning and misc.
