Ok guys, gals, spectral entities and other whatevers, time for an update.
As many of you know (or at least those who slogged through the word salad of my initial post), I was not happy with the first version of the roof rack. The frame was weak and many of the parts were either made of materials that would fall apart when allowed to get wet or made of foam and likewise insubstantial. {Speaking of things being moisture resistant, if anyone knows where to get affordable labels and stickers that are such, please let me know.}
Moving on. I did a total redesign/rebuild of the frame, (again from PVC) making it about a foot longer. Although it IS a shorter box height, is DOES sit about 1.5 inches higher, and has full framed in support below as well as diagonal supports on the sides.
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As seen in image 5 above, I ditched the green rope light in favor of a total of EIGHT green/white marker lights. YES, I know, the storage tube is on the wrong side in those images... it was corrected. I have four more of the marker light, which I plan to mount in the front grill of the vehicle.
For the body of the box on this version, I went with some 3mm HDPE sheet I had from some previous projects, with a 1/2 inch foam sheet for the base. EVERYTHING in the box is either secured to the frame beneath and/or use support plates.
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I kept the same light set up from before for the front. Here are some shots of tests for the new lights.
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I have ordered a 36 inch directional bar (in green, of course) but am waiting for delivery. In the meantime, I added a "surprise box" just inside the front of the main box area... ready for this?
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The S.P.M.M. inflatable is PERMANANTLY mounted and wired in on its own activation switch. (Huh... SPaMMy... good name for him. Registering THAT right away![:-D]( "Very Happy")
) I even made a storage spot for the collapsible traffic cones.
I will update again once the final lighting arrives, is installed and the unit is mounted on the car.
Future updates will include the rebuild/upgrade for the pack trolley, as well as possible storage and "charging" area for multiple traps and pedals.
As many of you know (or at least those who slogged through the word salad of my initial post), I was not happy with the first version of the roof rack. The frame was weak and many of the parts were either made of materials that would fall apart when allowed to get wet or made of foam and likewise insubstantial. {Speaking of things being moisture resistant, if anyone knows where to get affordable labels and stickers that are such, please let me know.}
Moving on. I did a total redesign/rebuild of the frame, (again from PVC) making it about a foot longer. Although it IS a shorter box height, is DOES sit about 1.5 inches higher, and has full framed in support below as well as diagonal supports on the sides.
As seen in image 5 above, I ditched the green rope light in favor of a total of EIGHT green/white marker lights. YES, I know, the storage tube is on the wrong side in those images... it was corrected. I have four more of the marker light, which I plan to mount in the front grill of the vehicle.
For the body of the box on this version, I went with some 3mm HDPE sheet I had from some previous projects, with a 1/2 inch foam sheet for the base. EVERYTHING in the box is either secured to the frame beneath and/or use support plates.
I kept the same light set up from before for the front. Here are some shots of tests for the new lights.
I have ordered a 36 inch directional bar (in green, of course) but am waiting for delivery. In the meantime, I added a "surprise box" just inside the front of the main box area... ready for this?
The S.P.M.M. inflatable is PERMANANTLY mounted and wired in on its own activation switch. (Huh... SPaMMy... good name for him. Registering THAT right away
) I even made a storage spot for the collapsible traffic cones.I will update again once the final lighting arrives, is installed and the unit is mounted on the car.
Future updates will include the rebuild/upgrade for the pack trolley, as well as possible storage and "charging" area for multiple traps and pedals.
Statistics: Posted by smrtazzsmrtgnnr — April 22nd, 2024, 5:40 pm