[zukenutter]

I'd been pushing the Vortex basket beyond its purpose for some time and finally broke a roof rail foot late last year. Since then I've been making a new rack that will suit many needs.

The old Vortex basket which was clamped directly to the roof rails


Initial design had the light bar mounted under a simple low profile frame. I wanted an overhang on the windscreen to add a visor of sorts. Plywood floor to save on weight.


Amended the light bar mount and stepped the front of the rack


Long items are no longer an issue


Final rack now has a Gal mesh floor, I liked the plywood but long term was going to prove problematic


Accessories mounting brackets for either side plus an LED mounted in each foot


The awning will always be mounted on the passenger side


Plenty of room left after the bag is up there

[striker99]

Looks awesome....when are you taking orders? :p

[zukenutter]

Maybe...

[jonno_racing]

Love this! Need the energy and commitment to build mine

[zukenutter]

It only took me 6 months

[vet 180]

Would love it on alloy

[zukenutter]

vet 180 wrote:

Would love it on alloy

Definitely.

[zuk94]

Thinking of doing one for the Vitara . How do you like the light bar positioning when its in use.

[zukenutter]

It's actually better than expected. Yes there's a bit of light that hits the bonnet but not the full beam so quite acceptable. No light flare of the windscreen at all.

[zukenutter]

I've been making a new bed base rear storage set up.

I wanted to get it lower to achieve more headroom plus make it a bit easier for our dog to jump in. I also wanted to have access to the two side compartments and the jack compartment. Final aim was to reduce weight significantly, this new setup is about 1/3 the weight of my previous setup.



This one has a flip over mattress base instead of the slide of the previous version. I've kept the access into the compartment fairly simple with just a hatch under the hinged lid.







The bed flip can also double as a cargo barrier



All packed away

[99tomota]

Your a genius.

[zukenutter]

and luckily under six foot

[mr.m.y]

wow

[mr.m.y]

wow
nice

i love your car color
can you send me the gray color code

Thank you

[mr.m.y]

nice job