Make Your Own Roof Rack

Diy roof rails for any vehicle with side rails.

Make your own roof rack.

If you have another roof type you will have to come up with your own connection method. There are a variety of kayak roof racks on the market everything from j cradles stackers and saddle racks. Roof rails are necessary for any car top accessory like cargo baskets ski racks or bike racks. How to make your own roof crossbars.

And they can be pricey. After checking through my supply of junk i found some brackets that are used to mount satellite dishes to roofs or walls. I decided to make a saddle type kayak roof rack. Roof racks are a great way to add more storage to any vehicle but finding the right one to fit your needs can be frustrating.

A pair of rails from the main. Can t tell you how many opp s that i missed where i wasn t in the truck or jeep to haul it home. Since this comes from multiple 3rd party rack venders i m assuming this is based on the roof limitations. On my chevy bolt all the literature i can find about roof racks mentions a 160lb max capacity.