Non-recommended modifications.

In the Moab installment I spoke about our non-lance recommended rack modification, and many have asked for pictures. Well it seems that the snow has finally stopped here so last night we uncovered and loaded the camper, and I had a chance to take some photos.





We need the rack to carry two whitewater kayaks and two surfboards- that is what the towers (which are folded down in this picture) are for. The "rocket box" on the other side will haul our snorkel, fishing and kayaking gear. Then in the winter we'll switch out some of the gear for ski equipment.





The kayak towers.


To install the rack we had to drill in the rails for the rack towers to go into. This required drilling aprox. 10 self sinking screws into the roof and 4 lag-bolts THROUGH the roof.


The rails that support the rack.


The towers that go into the rails to support the rack.


We wanted the lag-bolts to come through to the interior INSIDE the cabinets. In this pic, the bolt is inside the cabinet over the dinette, the door is folded down for the picture, but i assure we accomplished our goal. :)


The Rocket Box.


This shows how close to the roof the rack really is.


Dan admiring his handy work, and the river.