Tubs: My 2004 E350 Build
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screwball48
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Composite decking may work for a roof rack. I am not sure how the weight compares to real wood though.
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Raul
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Very heavy. I do not know if there are differences among manufacturer, but the decking I got for my pool at Lowes was 3 to 4 times heavier than similar sized dried wood decking.
Plastic like the one used in cutting boards maybe nice but I do not know its merits under UV.
RememberTheFallen
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Google turned up a guy that makes roof rack slats for VW buses. My luck is that he lived 20 mins from me!
Ordered some ash slats and should have them next week!
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Ordered some ash slats and should have them next week!
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Backed down into a campsite for a break and then had a helluva a time getting out. This one wheel drive stuff sucks! Took lots of throttle and careful line choice to make it out. Looks like some maxx traxs are in order.
At least it looks the part a little more...
With the Ford Van lack of traction is corrected with just a front mount hitch and a winch making the van a petty much go anywhere van and all for about $350 bucks!
The van is looking great hope you both enjoy!
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RememberTheFallen
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[/ATTACH]Backed down into a campsite for a break and then had a helluva a time getting out. This one wheel drive stuff sucks! Took lots of throttle and careful line choice to make it out. Looks like some maxx traxs are in order.
At least it looks the part a little more...
With the Ford Van lack of traction is corrected with just a front mount hitch and a winch making the van a petty much go anywhere van and all for about $350 bucks!
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The van is looking great hope you both enjoy!
Thanks for the advice. Just bought a front mount hitch the other day but more for a recovery point. Have to look into cheap winches now.
She has sewn curtains 3x now. She has just recently learned and they haven't worked perfectly. We used black canvas and they were kinda bland. She bought some bright design fabric and plans to try and make them before we take off in 3 weeks. Will see if she can sew carpet into them. Good idea!
Thanks for the compliments and ideas!
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RememberTheFallen
Explorer
Finally finished the roof rack today. Took a lot longer than I planned. It is far from perfect and weighs more than I would like but will work very nicely for holding a solar panel and extra gear while also providing an attachment point for our hammocks and tarp.
Have about $350 in wood and metal in it. With $240 of that being the fancy ash for the slats. Took several full days to complete it but still better for me than paying $2000 for an Aluminess one.
Have about $350 in wood and metal in it. With $240 of that being the fancy ash for the slats. Took several full days to complete it but still better for me than paying $2000 for an Aluminess one.
CactusJackSlade
Observer
Sweet, straight forward build so far.... I may be copying you soon.... I'm zeroing in on my base vehicle now...
Corneilius
Adventurer
Nice job on the rack, do you have plans to build a matching ladder? Incorporating that wood someway might be cool
temporarydweller
Observer
Great job!! I really like the way the roof rack turned out. I've been thinking about a similar approach but was concerned about the weight of steel vs aluminum. Any idea what it weighs?
RememberTheFallen
Explorer
RememberTheFallen
Explorer
I had planned on copying an Aluminess ladder but ran out of time. We take off on our trip tomorrow!
Would we be cool to use the left over wood when I get a chance to make the ladder!
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