professional roof rack cover
- Thread starter KANZ
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mk216v
Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
Hi,
I am looking for a roof rack cover, similar to the one shown on this photo. What would be a good source for it?
Any ideas Karl(Fernweh)?
zimm
Expedition Leader
i would...
look into trucking supply companies....
...or, if you wanna be green (or cheap) ask a local sign company for a take down. those large temp signs for businesses are tough stuff. they are made to be stretched tight and handle serious wind loads. get one, cut it to size, punch in your own eyelets, and voila! just keep the printed side down.
now, i believe due to the printing, most co's are supposed to destroy the sign when taken down, buuuut... my barber just offered me a few that could cover my house roof if i could move them. he said he gets various sizes. apparently he owns a storage warehouse, and one of his friends that hates to see waste drops them off... so, i think you could easily get one if you stopped and asked.
look into trucking supply companies....
...or, if you wanna be green (or cheap) ask a local sign company for a take down. those large temp signs for businesses are tough stuff. they are made to be stretched tight and handle serious wind loads. get one, cut it to size, punch in your own eyelets, and voila! just keep the printed side down.
now, i believe due to the printing, most co's are supposed to destroy the sign when taken down, buuuut... my barber just offered me a few that could cover my house roof if i could move them. he said he gets various sizes. apparently he owns a storage warehouse, and one of his friends that hates to see waste drops them off... so, i think you could easily get one if you stopped and asked.
Fernweh
Supporting Sponsor
I always have a lot of ideas, but.....:sombrero:
Having some experience with the tuff cover from a Hannibal roof tent, even the very sturdy waterproofed cover will take some real beating from the sun when exposed. Also the flapping in the wind when driving freeway speed will ruin a cover very quickly.
A Sunbrella fabric cover could take the sun extremely good, but it is a more rigid fabric, good as a boat cover but when introduced to some dynamic loads (wind) it gets damaged as well.
A custom made, fitted nicely to the roof rack/cargo shape, maybe a bit stretchy and with sturdy grommets to really tie it down tight, is the only way to make the Kanz Kitchen Transporter happy.:smiley_drive:
Karl
JohnBrukiewicz
New member
I've driven approximately 15,000 miles with a Gore-Tex cover I had made for my Super Air Nautique. Unlike other boat covers which begin to weather and tear near the high stress areas on the bow and windscreen, this material has held up great. Saves me hours of scraping bugs from the vinyl after the 8-hour trip to Lake Shasta. We also use the material to cover roof-mounted vehicle lightbars and some dump truck/trailer covers and has lasted longer than several vehicles driving through heavily forested work sites in all weather conditions.
The price of fabric was approximately $50/linear yard and approximately $600. I would imagine the overall cost would be significantly lower for a cover as depicted on the Military G. The upholstery company I used is no longer in business, but we've had good luck with a company called Seattle Fabrics which I believe stocks the 3-ply Gore-Tex.
Hope this helps!
The price of fabric was approximately $50/linear yard and approximately $600. I would imagine the overall cost would be significantly lower for a cover as depicted on the Military G. The upholstery company I used is no longer in business, but we've had good luck with a company called Seattle Fabrics which I believe stocks the 3-ply Gore-Tex.
Hope this helps!
Tacovendor
Explorer
Cover
I have used this set up from Cabelas on my BajaRack and it works great and has never leaked. Maybe not as "tough' looking, but very functional. Sorry I tried to make a good link to no avail.
Cabela's Roof Top Carrier - Black
Item: IK-513355
Ride in confidence knowing your gear and luggage are safe, secure and dry on top of your vehicle. Constructed of heavy-duty, UV-resistant vinyl, this spacious carrier is impervious to the elements. All seams are electronically welded to eliminate needle-hole leaks. Three adjustable nylon compression straps cinch down to fit odd-sized loads and eliminate wind flap. The carrier folds for compact storage.
Available:
•10-cu.-ft. - 38"W x 37"L
•15-cu.-ft. - 37"W x 45"L
I have used this set up from Cabelas on my BajaRack and it works great and has never leaked. Maybe not as "tough' looking, but very functional. Sorry I tried to make a good link to no avail.
Cabela's Roof Top Carrier - Black
Item: IK-513355
Ride in confidence knowing your gear and luggage are safe, secure and dry on top of your vehicle. Constructed of heavy-duty, UV-resistant vinyl, this spacious carrier is impervious to the elements. All seams are electronically welded to eliminate needle-hole leaks. Three adjustable nylon compression straps cinch down to fit odd-sized loads and eliminate wind flap. The carrier folds for compact storage.
Available:
•10-cu.-ft. - 38"W x 37"L
•15-cu.-ft. - 37"W x 45"L