Ski racks ... side-mounted ... roof tie bars?

holdmybeer · Nov 10, 2023

In the interest of not growing any taller than stock for clearance reasons ... has anyone seen or cobbled together ski racks to run along the roof tie bars? Seems plausible. I can DIY this but if anyone has gone down this road, please share a pic! Thanks!

"Rack" is a actually stretch. Really all that's needed on each side is a pair of clamps. i.e. bar clamp holding a ski clamp. x4. So the skis run horizontally above the rear windows but ideally not much above the roofline. And it wouldn't matter if they stuck out; they'd still likely be within the width of the mirrors for comparison.

bemax · Nov 11, 2023

holdmybeer said:
In the interest of not growing any taller than stock for clearance reasons ... has anyone seen or cobbled together ski racks to run along the roof tie bars? Seems plausible. I can DIY this but if anyone has gone down this road, please share a pic! Thanks!

"Rack" is a actually stretch. Really all that's needed on each side is a pair of clamps. i.e. bar clamp holding a ski clamp. x4. So the skis run horizontally above the rear windows but ideally not much above the roofline. And it wouldn't matter if they stuck out; they'd still likely be within the width of the mirrors for comparison.

I would be interested as well. Also in a good DIY solution. The racks on the back door do not convince me as the longer ski reach over the roof line.

Alprider · Dec 8, 2023

I hear you but this is all I’ve managed to come up with so far..

AZGrenadier · Dec 8, 2023

What clamps are mounting the racks with?

Bmac · Dec 8, 2023

After considering building something to mount on the ladder I’ve gone for a retro tyre mounted rack . £25 from eBay! And it leaves the small door free for access to the boot.

Alprider · Dec 9, 2023

Clamps that fix on to the ladder are 25mm dia handlebar risers, I’m going to mount my roof rack with the same but longer off the grab rails. Might need two sill clamps above the front doors..
Will post when its done!

cmcwilliam · Dec 10, 2023

Hi - I am also pondering the same issue.

Would love to hear others’ experiences.

I have the Rhino cross bars and could fit ski clamps to these but that will be taller than the garage.

I wondered if anybody had found a ski clamp that can be fixed to the grab rails as that does seem ideal.

I also wondered about magnetic clamps on the roof - there would be quite a saving in height. The safety cable could perhaps be fastened to the grab rails rather than being trapped in the door?

Inez · Dec 10, 2023

Instead of magnetic: https://www.seasucker.com/products/...tAWuO0P59b8pjs6K28apVc5J754g_0voaAtTFEALw_wcB

cmcwilliam · Dec 10, 2023

Inez said:
Instead of magnetic: https://www.seasucker.com/products/ski-rack?currency=USD&variant=27633477896&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google Shopping&stkn=4ae61d1a5c31&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4NWrBhD-ARIsAFCKwWtRnhALJooYd4M6riyQE3YtAWuO0P59b8pjs6K28apVc5J754g_0voaAtTFEALw_wcB

Ta. Those look quite cool - pricey though. Will have to look whether they save enough height.

cmcwilliam · Dec 10, 2023

I wondered whether these would fit around the grab rails:

https://ninefit.uk/products/rhino-rack-multi-purpose-holder-and-universal-mount-55mm?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4NWrBhD-ARIsAFCKwWvn8eJuxlg879g6TEuXXXlA31MIiSPFW9w3uCg9zVBBZn-Pnir6aZoaAj18EALw_wcB

cmcwilliam · Dec 11, 2023

Have ordered a pair of these, which can be fixed to a rail:

Rhino Grip® Pro - Pair | Kolpin

Versatile, heavy-duty Rhino Grips can carry over 50lbs of gear on ATVs, UTVs, trucks, trailers, and boats. They can also be used to store gear in the garage.&nbsp.

www.kolpin.com

holdmybeer · Dec 12, 2023

cmcwilliam said:
Have ordered a pair of these, which can be fixed to a rail:

Those Rhino Grips look really useful.

The photos show mostly tubular tool handles being gripped. Would love to know the inside dimension between those "teeth". If a pair of skis could squeeze in there, even better!

Maskinut · May 4, 2024

This is what I did for my land cruiser and bronco.

On the LC it is 5 6' PVC pipes bolted into a donor hitch bike rack.

On the Bronco, it is 3 6' pvc pipes on a bumper carrier.

For the Grenadier, I am thinking about 3 PVCs on the ladder or 4 on the spare tire.

Maskinut · May 4, 2024

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