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08-24-2015, 07:54 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: AVL NC
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Roof rack for pop top
Just finished up this rack using our new modular extruded aluminum system, low profile and light @ 57 lbs.
I'll have a page on the website dedicated to these racks soon. Fun stuff!
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Chris Steuber
02 E350 7.3 (V4)
17 Focus RS, 90 SHO, 49 CJ2A, 89 LSC, 20 T250 AWD
ujointoffroad.com
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08-24-2015, 09:21 PM
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Re: Roof rack for pop top
That's clean Chris. Love the low profile.
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08-24-2015, 10:07 PM
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Re: Roof rack for pop top
Sweet!
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2005 E350 RB 6.0 PSD for extended fun
1989 Landcruiser FJ62 for local fun
2011 VW TDI Golf for hwy fun
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08-25-2015, 09:27 AM
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Re: Roof rack for pop top
Thanks! Working on lots of attachments and goodies for the racks.
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Chris Steuber
02 E350 7.3 (V4)
17 Focus RS, 90 SHO, 49 CJ2A, 89 LSC, 20 T250 AWD
ujointoffroad.com
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08-25-2015, 10:21 AM
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Re: Roof rack for pop top
I think I asked this on portal but will the rack be able to attach using existing Yakima channels or would it be best to use your foot mounts that presumably rivet or screw into the side of the fiberglass pop top?
I need to refinish my roof and was going to use spray on raptor liner and could simply fill in the holes.
I'm also interested in attaching a solar panel and it looks like one could go directly on your rack with plenty of room for baskets, boxes, or whatever behind it.
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2005 E350 RB 6.0 PSD for extended fun
1989 Landcruiser FJ62 for local fun
2011 VW TDI Golf for hwy fun
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08-25-2015, 12:04 PM
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Location: AVL NC
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Re: Roof rack for pop top
This van already had some Kwik Rails on it for the existing x-bars so we added a few more feet to use our existing gutter mounts. This is the ideal way to mount it.
And yes, plenty of room for panels!
we just got another SMB in yesterday that will be getting a top re spray and another of these racks. I'll have a build thread going for it soon.
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Chris Steuber
02 E350 7.3 (V4)
17 Focus RS, 90 SHO, 49 CJ2A, 89 LSC, 20 T250 AWD
ujointoffroad.com
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08-26-2015, 10:42 PM
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Re: Roof rack for pop top
State of the art! That is an awesome looking rack.
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Sportsmobile 4X4 Adventures.......... On and off road adventures
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09-29-2015, 09:31 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Marion, IN
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Re: Roof rack for pop top
I am looking to add a roof rack to my pop top. What is the best way to attach the gutters to the fiberglass top? Also any extra measures to make sure it doesn't leak? Thanks
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09-29-2015, 12:57 PM
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Re: Roof rack for pop top
We used some pieces call Kwik Rail to mount the rack. Bolts to the top and has a gasket. It's outside of the penthouse canvas so if it were to leak nothing is coming inside.
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Chris Steuber
02 E350 7.3 (V4)
17 Focus RS, 90 SHO, 49 CJ2A, 89 LSC, 20 T250 AWD
ujointoffroad.com
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09-29-2015, 01:17 PM
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Re: Roof rack for pop top
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