Narrow/Skinny Roof Rack/Basket for full size SUV

[Jelorian]

Decided that I'd like to try using a narrow full length roof rack/cargo basket along side my roof top cargo box.

From my initial research it looks like do have some options.

Yakima makes the Skinnywarrior (MSRP $369) and an optional extension (MSRP $129) for larger vehicles. Together I'm looking at over $500 if you factor in tax and shipping in to California.

Amazon carries a fairly inexpensive rack made by Avenn ($149) but it does not have an extension. It does come in 3 parts so I suppose I could buy 2 and modify them to fit to get the length I want. I'd still be $200 ahead when compared to the Yakima Skinnywarrior.

Rhino Rack makes a narrow steel mesh basket which is pretty close to what I really want. It seems they are discontinued as all the places I've found online say out of stock. If I go directly to Rhino Rack's website the narrow rack is not shown.

There is the Mini Skinny but it is not long enough for my application.

Unless you guys know of something else in the US, it looks like my options are custom or cough up the dough for the Yakima.

 

[thebmrust]

Go to your local metal fabricator shop. Give them the specs and price it out.

 

[Paddler Ed]

3m of 300mm wide cable tray cost me AU$60.

Galvanised steel and also available in Ali.

 

[NatersXJ6]

How narrow/long are your limits?

 

[Jelorian]

Go to your local metal fabricator shop. Give them the specs and price it out.

Looks like I might have to go that route to get what I really want. Alternatively I could get a full length and width flat roof rack and then attache the cargo box to that.

Seems like I'm leaning towards that solution.

3m of 300mm wide cable tray cost me AU$60.

Galvanised steel and also available in Ali.

I want something at least 2 feet or around 560mm wide. 300mm is too narrow. If they make something in that is wider or close to 550mm I'll definitely see if it works for me.

How narrow/long are your limits?

The basket from Rhino Racks is 82" (208cm) x 22" (56cm) and is close to what I would like. I have a Suburban so lots of room up top.

 

[NatersXJ6]

My immediate thought was to re-purpose a litter or rescue basket, but they are so pricey that buying one custom might make more sense. A simple basket is pretty easy to make with the right tools. Can you weld? Find someone with a tubing bender and a drill press and you can knock out basket hoops really quickly. Expanded metal makes a very versatile bottom panel.

Where are you located? Someone can probably recommend a fab shop or other resources.

 

[Paddler Ed]

I want something at least 2 feet or around 560mm wide. 300mm is too narrow. If they make something in that is wider or close to 550mm I'll definitely see if it works for me.

Have a look at an electrical wholesalers list and I'm sure you'd find some wide enough to work. It seems to come in about 150mm (6") increments so 450 or 600mm would be the next size up.

I know this site is Australian, but it gives you ideas of the options available in profile, shapes and width/depth.

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Good luck!