JuergenP
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- First Name
- Juergen
- Joined
- Apr 24, 2021
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- Location
- Kamloops, BC, Canada
- Vehicle(s)
- 2021 Wrangler JL Rubicon 4xe
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Since I needed a roof rack for my RTT and, so far, no one has a solution that fits the 4xe with the SkyOneTouch roof I decided to start my own build. I know the gutters could take some load but i wouldn't take a chance and decided to add some removable support to the rack in the back. I can mount and unmount the whole system with the tent in 5 min, just loosening 2 support brackets and pulling it under my garage ceiling while the lower support brackets will stay on the rear bumper. Just printing a rubber cap with my 3d printer for the small brackets so no water and dirt can come in while the uprights are not mounted. It's getting a paint job now, I will post some pictures once it's completely finished. 1st time for me as a carpenter doing welding and fabrication, couldn't be happier how it all turned out. Definitely rock solid and with 35 lbs not too heavy.
Note that the rack has a full 5' support on each gutter. I had to forge the L-Brackets into shape to make it work. I'm $250.00 into materials for this and 12 hours of fabrication.
Note that the rack has a full 5' support on each gutter. I had to forge the L-Brackets into shape to make it work. I'm $250.00 into materials for this and 12 hours of fabrication.
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