Ideas for roof-top carrier for gas, spare tire, etc?

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Anyone got any ideas/comments in regards to building(or buying) a rooftop carrier for a 92 Pathfinder? It would be used for things like a second spare tire, a gas can, etc., when going on long trips, especially to remote areas.

I was thinking of building it out of something like Aluminum, to keep weight down, and if I keep it low profile by using something like

1.5 inch angle, the truck should still be able to get into parking garages when driving around town.

Here's a photo of the truck:

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thought was to have an aluminum frame, with an expanded mesh'floor', and the whole thing would attach to the existing roofracks, which are very sturdy, via some U bolys, so it couldbe removed fairly easily.

Dave Patton · Accepted Answer

"Chuck Tribolet"  wrote in news:       Thanks Chuck, but.....1)I'm looking to make something myself :-)2)The  website is a fine example of how"not to do things" ont he WWW - it 'requires'Flash, and when not using FLash, the 'home page'is essentially blank - generally, a sign that thewebsite's designers don't know what they are, orshould be, doing.

Chuck Tribolet · Answer

Catherine Jemma · Answer

Hi Daveroofracks something similar to what you describe, are often used herein Australia for 4wds that do genuine outback driving, extra sparewheels and fuel being common, but also small dingy boats with outboardmotors etc for fishing buffs and folks who like to get around, in thefar North, during the Monsoonal Wet seasonGood idea of yours to keep it as low as possible, for 'round towndriving/garages etc.  However if it's completely removable then that'dsave even more on your petrol/diesel fuel costs, when not in usesimply take it completely offThe large Aussie ones (available at many many roof-rack and towbarsupply and fitting shops) would also, almost always have a smallladder incorporated into them, makes getting up on top w-a-y easier,eh !   So keep this in mind when making your own rackcheersSpam-block in action         Catherine Jemma.......(Keeper of The Gem of Amara)Outback Western Australia....       (Remove knickers before replying)

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