L track system roof rack

[blazinzuk]

I have found a need to carry some stuff on the top of my suburban. Some of it heavy.

The factory roof rack is severely lacking.

I do not want a off road style roof rack.
I want something low to the ground that can be changed if I need it too.

Been thinking about using an L track system.

Anyone ever seen it done?

 

[Ned Kelly]

I never even thought of using thee, but now that you mention it, looks like a good workable system for the roof. I like your idea. The rails don't take up too much real estate and are nice and low for good aerodynamics when not used. From other vehicles I've had, I know a conventional roof rack can be noisy on the highway, especially when empty.
Any idea how much weight can the roof support?

 

[blazinzuk]

I don't think alot.

Limitation would be cross bars the more crossbars the more weight you could support.

I think how much it would support would be widely varied vs how large of an area you can spread it out over.

 

[muddysub]

I've been told that it's as little as 200 lbs without a proper roof rack. I won't walk on my roof with my 250lb ass.

 

[blazinzuk]

I've been told that it's as little as 200 lbs without a proper roof rack. I won't walk on my roof with my 250lb ass.

Hence why I want to build something. Nothing super heavy but say if it could hold me on one of the crossbars with very little deflection ( I don't ask much) I would be happy

Of course the burb seems hungry for other parts right now

 

[Keitha]

Did you ever build your roof rack with the L track? I think it's a great idea and would like to see what you did.

 

[blazinzuk]

Did you ever build your roof rack with the L track? I think it's a great idea and would like to see what you did.

I actually got some L track but haven't done anything with it yet. I still plan on it but have gotten pretty far behind this summer. So it will have to wait