roof rack

[69 GMC]

in search of a cargo roof rack for my bus that is around 7' wide and 20' long
aluminum prefered steel ok

[nat_ster]

I would head down to a metal shop and have them wip out a quote to build one out of aluminum.

Be prepared for at least a $1500 cost.

Nat

[EastCoastCB]

buy some one inch square tubing and a mig welder and you'd still have money left over. quite a bit actually.

[nat_ster]

Originally Posted by EastCoastCB

buy some one inch square tubing and a mig welder and you'd still have money left over. quite a bit actually.

If they go with steel, yes.

Aluminum, no.

Aluminum is also alot harder to weld.

I hate tubing for reasons I just posted in my build thread. I build everything from sheered pieces of sheet, bent into ribs like the wall support ribs in our buses.

A bit more cost, but 30% lighter.

Nat

[EastCoastCB]

No need to go with aluminum except to save a few pounds and attract more attention from scrappers and thieves in the boonies.
The bus isn't going to notice the extra weight. Your bus certainly has gained quite a bit of weight up high, this roof rack is nothing compared to that.
No reason to go al unless the money is burning a hole in one's pocket.

[juliol]

Originally Posted by 69 GMC

in search of a cargo roof rack for my bus that is around 7' wide and 20' long
aluminum prefered steel ok

Hey 69 GMC did you get the roof rack?, I'm searching for one.

J

[69 GMC]

Yes i did find one it is installed and put propane tanks and 9 bikes in it for the trip to Burning Man last year.