Custom Rack and Side Ladder Because I was bored

[rouxel]

I have been working on a new rack at work on my off time as well as a side ladder and getting rid of my old set up. I just finished welding the rack and have not started the ladder yet but will be very shortly. Im looking to see if anyone has any ideas as to how i can improve it before i send it to get powder coated. I think I want to add a bracket to to hold a small shovel and axe but haven't decided yet. Im getting it powder coated orange. I am mounting a thule cargo carrier next to it so i have a lockable and waterproof spot.




Old vs new (old is for sale on delica trader)







I made it so it would be light weight. its only about 35lbs.

more pics to come as i make the ladder and get it powder coated.

[Lapprentis]

What will you do with your old basket ? Would you ship it ?

Lapprentis

[thelazygreenfox]

It looks good. Will the new rack hold your body weight? Gotta love custom.
MD

[rouxel]

Tested it to about 300lbs. Hopefully that's all I need.

As far as the rack goes. I would shop it at buyers expense.

Travis

[rouxel]

Just like the snorkel I just got the rack powder coated as well as the clamps the hold the rack up. I also bought the thule carrier. I will post more pics when I get it on the van in the next couple days.

[rouxel]

[thelazygreenfox]

Gotta love your gutter attachments too, simple and very ingenious.
MD

[rouxel]

Just got the carrier painted and mounted. Now to start the ladder.

[Jere1960]

Looks very nice. Love the orange! Wish I could weld. There is much talent on this site. Can't wait to see the ladder.
Jere

[rouxel]

Appreciate the kind words. I think I have figured out how to mount the ladder on the side and I have been building it over the last few nights. Should be built pretty soon but undue exactly when it will get powder coated. I'll post pics shortly.

Travis

[rouxel]