Build a roof rack for SUV with metal fencing

I build a roof rack for my SUV so I can transfer lumber and move doors. This rack is made with metal fencing and it's all attached by screws. No welding involved. It also has a special door loading mechanism for those in the door business.

[@bigoz1734]

Rust will be an issue with steel, especially in between the gaps where the pieces join. Maybe try fill it with Sikaflex or something similar. But this is really smart, I love projects like this. I'm going to give it a go but with an aluminium gate piece

[@wanderfullife4.068]

This is great.
Going to use this idea for my roof deck. Thanks again.

[@healthandwealthyness]

That's a great way to save some money. Good idea

[@askillthatpays]

Definitely!

[@christopherkouri2317]

That's awesome! Ingenious idea and great implementation!

[@wes326]

Great idea using the fence section. Thanks for posting.

[@livingtherufflife]

This is exactly what I was looking for, but looking at using the 4-foot aluminum fence to attach to my existing rack for an old ford expy.

[@luis00903]

Turned out nice. Good to see a new post from you !!

[@wanderfullife4.068]

I used your idea for a roof deck for my excursion
Thanks so much for this idea.
If you want to see pics dm me:)

[@fiftythreeer4696]

Glad to see you uploading again

[@armandoivanzamorabravo3190]

Genius, great and simple idea ,love it

[@fredwest5396]

Amazingly creative, thanks.

[@Tattooclownfish71]

Wry very cool looks like u really spent a lot just to make it thou ?

[@askillthatpays]

Actually, this was pretty cheap, just very labor intensive. I've made 6 more since then. Ultimately, I took a one day welding course and welded a custom frame that is absolutely perfect. I've been at this for 20 years and to this day, I am always refining my systems. Thanks for watching

[@andrizeefoshizee]

You're a genius

[@m.carter9090]

Wow!!! With your video, I just found the roof rack for my 1999 Expedition made from some old metal fencing that I can use. Now, to figure out how to also make it a stand-on/sleep-on platform? Thank you very much. :)

[@DeliberateNRandom]

I want to take off this. I'm thinking of putting plywood over it and making a cargo carrier for my van I can walk on and attach my solar panels to. I'm going through different designs in my head, but a large cargo carrier is expensive and I don't weld.
2 4'x8' sheets, a fence panel, some 2x6s, gas struts, seals. I could make an aerodynamic cargo carrier and occasional roof deck. Nothing fancy. Attach it to a cheap roof rack. The usual rusty parts will get covered.
It would be fairly cheap and nothing would compare. This could give me some strength. Thanks!

[@redneckgoatfarmer]

The back roller is genius. My guys screwed up my hatch spoiler dragging material across it

[@lr9945]

PURE GENIUS!!!

[@derykmacleod4979]

Very ingenious!

[@justhanz11]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing. Where did you purchase the metal bar from? The one that slides in and out.

[@fiftythreeer4696]

Wow this is a awesome great job!

[@cats77777]

nice job

[@dimarc67]

Love this design. How heavy is the finished rack?

[@dirtylu79]

The rack width bar cuts exposed metal rusty water on yur car can u update what that looks like now..

[@Rendosian]

Ok, Pete is hawt!

[@boomersooner9600]

Freaking genius

[@Red-Alert]

Brilliant

[@vuaeco]

When it rusts (and it will), it'll drip down yellow liquid almost impossible to clean on your car paint.

[@DeliberateNRandom]

It depends on the material. Some are aluminum, some are steel. I have a convertible roof or hitch carrier. It was rusting on my roof. Spray paint it and seal any openings so no water gets in. I am concerned about all the screw holes.

[@Paul-The-Searchlightpiper]

Where did you get the metal bars from and how much

[@peterolvera9181]

What happened to your blue SUV ?

[@Rosegoldkingdom]

My buddy why don’t you got ads running on these videos. You deserve to be paid for making great content.

[@efjefe]

Weld it dude. Dont fuk around

[@fredwest5396]

you need to answer inquiries below