Noi Pickup No Problem

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Vaughn

Don't want you to think I was ignoring you, hadn't gotten out to the garage to take more pics.

Here is a shot of "the bracket" that hooks under the roof rack bars
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And here is a shot of the block of wood that fits between the bracket and the 2x4. The open mouth of the bracket faces forward since I thought the biggest risk to this whole idea was what might happen if I slammed on the breaks. The bracket is screwed and construction adhesive glued to the 2x4.

View attachment 5227 When I slide the block into the bracket I then secure it with a couple of drywall screws.

Yeah, I understand that it is a bit risky, but I think it is a WHOLE lot safer than my prior practice of tying sheets of ply to the roof rack.

Jay

Thanks Jay...makes more sense now that I see the pieces on their own.

And Bill...I was wondering how long it'd take for someone to post that picture.

Those do look like good brackets. But pressure from wind can be incredible. I will still keep speed no more than 30 mph. I'll be holding my breath for you.
BTW, with limited room at home there is always the rental mini-storage solution.