Alloy roof baskets

Was actually looking into the same thing at work today. We use aluminium extrusion to make benches as an optional extra for our machines, and we just happen to have a bit left laying around (I was thinking of using 30mm x 30mm square extrusion) .
I dont know how much its worth, but I dont think it`s very cheap. I think strengthwise it would be quite fine as long as you use the right fasteners to put it together and don`t overtighten any ropes and ratchet straps/ tie downs to secure your gear. Being aluminium I`m sure the lengths will bend quite easily by overtightening ropes etc, unless you brace it across the width.

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Gday,
I made one for my 80 series out of aluminium, the profile they use for bus shelter seats or grand stands. I can undo four eye bolts, lift it of, fold down 4 legs and use it as a camp table. Its really handy!
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Hi,

I purchased a roof rack table as per like below. Works really well, and I take off car when driving around town

Roof Rack Table

It works a treat for us

Thanks

TonyG

Supercheap have cheap baskets and capsules - not alloy but might do the job. Depends on what you want to carry - noting that irrespective of the load carrying capacity of roof racks - the roofs on most 4wds are rated less than 100kg.

It won't be a lot up there just things like the tent, mattress and chairs. Really just the bulky stuff that takes up space inside that I don't have to spare when travelling with the family and isn't too heavy. It isn't needed when I go solo.