Post Your Roof Rack Setup

geo_tonz · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 1:42 am Post subject:

Just an idea for those running gutter mounts with round cross bars:
My neighbour found some small ribbed vacuum hose that barely fits over the bar and sheathed the bar in it. Now it pads the bar and bungee or ratchet strap hooks stay put. I know I've seen black stuff the right size in bulk, but damned if I remember where.!
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joseph928 · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 3:02 pm Post subject: racks

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Have two sets of thule racks. The basket in front and two bars in back with solar 140 watts and bike rack. With a sunroof it is real easy to get to all. The basket has my chair and high lift, and then anything I can take camping. Very Happy

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Syncronicity · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 7:38 am Post subject:

Here is our roof rack set up. Custom made aluminum rack with steel gutter mounted cross members, 4 Hella lights, 2 Thule bike mounts.

It's for sale. See classified.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1386240
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rholmes · Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 5:47 am Post subject: soft rack options?

Does anyone have any experience with soft racks for surfboards? I am wondering if soft racks for gutterless roofs would work? I like the idea of only having them on when I need them. I want to carry surfboards and/or SUP boards. This is for a 2003 Weekender.

Thanks.

HoustonPhotog · Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 8:34 am Post subject:

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Camp&Ride · Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 3:06 pm Post subject:

Yakima Rack w/Canoe guides/solar panel setup and alternate between "roof coffin" & cargo basket (in photo). Usually have a hitch-based NorthshoreRacks.com rack on w/ bikes, but not in this pic.

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dubbified · Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 3:45 pm Post subject:

Aww yea.. I cant wait to put this module back on. I added 4 hydraulic rams to help it up..

Red Beard · Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 3:46 pm Post subject:

Little tough to see, but this a 8' x 5' roof basket made by con-ferr, now out of business. Yakima sky box inside the basket and to one side.

I actually took the giant basket off and went back to simple cross bars because it was costing me 1-2MPG.

Diamond Rax http://www.diamondrax.com/) is the new interation of con-ferr, the racks are heavy duty and good quality, but pricey.

DeezUU · Samba Member Joined: May 11, 2007 Posts: 30

How I carry the longboards...

(cause there is just not enough room inside!! Laughing

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dubbified · Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 4:55 pm Post subject:

Yea, I reused the two in the front, adding a third rear.. using a marker, centering on the panels mainly.. then I used two long 78" bars, used carriage SS bolts and assembled the cross and long runners, then bolted to the bottom of the packasport.. it wasn't easy.. and it takes three guys to put that up without nicking anything.. two if me and a certain buddy.. its easier with three people though.. Course I should weigh the sucker before/after... but its a good amount of weight, the packasport weighs 90lbs by itself. I weighed out whether I could mount a solar panel to a thule, but the plastic just wasn't as secure as the Packasport and I love how the solar panel and rack came together. I did use 4 gate hinges, hammering the front hinges so they don't crack the packasport, due to the curvature, but I found the optimal spot, allowing minor downforce.. and then welded some 1" steel into a tee, and then have a lower mount, and a tee tab that allow a installable strut/spacer, so you can kick the panel horizontal when the topper is up. I took 1/4 inch steel rod, and welded it to a allen bolt.. cleaned em up and painted them, welded the nuts into the brackets, so no guesswork, wandering hardware.

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dubbified · Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 5:48 pm Post subject:

It is a Sundoctor.com 20x32.. its so choice, I highly recommend it. If you do a search its pretty well discussed, chided.. but far awesomer than I expected.. enhances the driveability.. kinda like being in the sidewinder cockpit in the Millenium falcon.

http://s73.photobucket.com/user/Dubbified/media/ca...3&o=53 has some pictures..

Syncro Jael · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2014 3:44 pm Post subject:

This catches a lot of wind, but I sure like all the room! Laughing

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bluebus86 · Banned Joined: September 02, 2010 Posts: 11075

Got three Yakama bars on my tin top roof, raingutter mounted.

If your yak rack bars make too much wind noise Crying or Very sad

, try moving the front most bar back at least a couple feet back from the front of the van Idea

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When I moved my front bar back from the front, the loud whistle noise that had plagued my Yakama Racks at freeway speeds disappeared Laughing

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