You should be proud of the job yall did but EVEN more than that yall did it as a team (family) and that will last forever! Thank you for showing everyone who watches have a good time doing something together and you don't have to take everything so seriously

@traveladventurexplore

21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

You're a GREAT dad- so good to see you working with your boy- If more man did these kind of activities-we would have way less problems in America. I will always cherish the times me and my son did these types of things. Thanks for sharing with us.

@traveladventurexplore

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. 🙌

Great video and awesome build. Best part is that you and your boy did this. Love it.

@traveladventurexplore

21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

The lack of production made truck rack systems that can work with tonneau covers is shocking. I'm glad I found this video.

@traveladventurexplore

3 ай бұрын

I agree. Glad it helped!

This must be a priceless experience for father & son on collaborating the passion together. It inspired me so much to start looking for a welding machine to build one for my Ridgeline with OEM tonneau cover.

@traveladventurexplore

10 ай бұрын

🙌

Unistrut is the ultimate in adult legos! Good job!

@traveladventurexplore

Жыл бұрын

😆thank you!

I loved every minute of this. Just bought 20 ft of unistrut to make some support brackets for my side mounted roam Cases.

@traveladventurexplore

Жыл бұрын

Awesome

Awesome. May try this in the summer

@traveladventurexplore

8 ай бұрын

🙌

Seriously perfect find with this video! I’ve been scratching my head with the same tonneau cover situation. Starting my Tundra build this weekend! Thanks.

@000207poosh

Жыл бұрын

I have a Tundra as well I’d definitely like to see your project. Thanks.

Awesome looking racks ! Great video Braddah

@traveladventurexplore

4 ай бұрын

Thank you

You did a 👍 great job on the rack system

@traveladventurexplore

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I like it man. Learning as you go and getting it done. I'll be building something similar.

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Nice

Great job sir!!

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What an awesome build ! Thanks I was looki for something like this

@traveladventurexplore

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

awesome! thank you for sharing mate cool build good job

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

That came out great. It’s cool that you let your son give it a shot at welding, that’s a real boost as a kid. Now he can say he did it. I’d like to make a similar rack for my 2017 Colorado, I figured it would be cheaper to build it myself and learn how to weld. Thanks for the ideas, you did a great job👍

@traveladventurexplore

Жыл бұрын

🤘

Exactly what I am wanting to do with my frontier, I have a tonneau cover that I wanted to keep on it.

This has given me some ideas. Thanks!

@traveladventurexplore

5 ай бұрын

🙌

Nice job!

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome work!

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is so awesome!! Thanks for sharing this project w/ us. I'm inspired! Just got my Jeep Gladiator Eco Diesel and of course the first thing I've been looking for is a nice rack that would still allow for a Tonneau cover and look nice. And of course, they are all very expensive. Think I may just try my hand at building a version of your project myself. I think my son would also really enjoy building it with me as well.

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah man! Glad it’s of use to you. I think this could be done without welding too, just adding some bolt on brackets to the corners. Good luck!

Impressive!

Nice work

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome. I've been wanting to do the same and plan to copy your build. Thanks

@traveladventurexplore

Жыл бұрын

Glad to be of inspiration!

Very nice video! Congrats

@traveladventurexplore

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Really appreciate this design idea, I have been looking the best plan for cost effective rack build🙏

@traveladventurexplore

Жыл бұрын

This has worked well for me!

Very good video thank you so much

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video thank you

@traveladventurexplore

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

great idea going to use those unitrust for my pickl up bed rack - for the welding lower the amps to hot you see it on the sparks other than than great job bro

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh, thanks for the tip!

GOOD JOB... NOT BAD WELDING FOR THE FIRST TIME YOUNG FELLA. I USE A SPOT LIGHT, ON AREA TO BE WELDED. IT WORKS. OUTSIDE ALWAY'S. & COVER ALL EXPOSED SKIN. RIGGER'S GLOVES ARE BEST... CHEERS OZE JOHN

@traveladventurexplore

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Great video. Thanks

@traveladventurexplore

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Great dad 🤙

@traveladventurexplore

2 ай бұрын

🙌

That’s really nice man! I’m about to make a headache rack for my personal work truck. No welding though. Lol. So I will see how rough it looks when it’s done 😎

@traveladventurexplore

11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

I’ll be doing something very similar! Thanks for sharing your build!

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

Great project. Nice to see the OSHA approved footwear. 😆

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

😆

Invest in a auto dimming face welding shield. Also the fumes from galvanised metal are seriously toxic.

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip

just a tip, grind off the zinc coating so you get better and stronger welds

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you for the video!!! I think I may consider making a set. How many hours do you think it would take you if you did a second time? (If you hadn't video taped and you did welding?) Also, can you share what angle did you use at the corners? Oh, and do you think you'd go with a backwards "C" may be better to slide down the channel of the bed? That way if there's additional downward weight it's less likely to strain the bed cap clamps? And prevent clamps giving way?

great idea. Grind the Zink off before you weld. Next time let us know your settings on that welder, lots of people have that. Im impressed, looks great, Im going to make that.

@traveladventurexplore

8 ай бұрын

👌

I need to make similar but my hard tonneau cover is made by Gaylord and has an outside lip that covers the outside edge of the bed railing.

@traveladventurexplore

9 ай бұрын

Ahh

Awesome video. I been wanting a rack for my truck, but keep my tonneau cover and not spend $1,000.

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah man. That is the challenge!

What gauge is that Superstrut and how long was it?

DIY rack!! Awesome man! Compared to all the other ones on line. You probably saved a lot of cash too? I need to learn how to weld at home too. lol

@traveladventurexplore

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it definitely saved a ton of money. Fun project!

Yo bro! What is that sidings called?

Good idea! Do the brackets you placed under the tonneau railing leave room for water to seep in?

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

No, there is weather stripping, And it’s tightened down pretty good too. I haven’t had any water get in there.

I cannot find a single bed rack as ideal as the one you made? Would you be willing to built and sell a second one? Located in south central PA.

You should put one more strip across the sides! But great work!!!

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’ve been contemplating that, your comment confirms it. Thanks!

Hello awesome job👍 I got a question what was the engle degree? of your triangle cuts

@traveladventurexplore

Ай бұрын

Idk. I just used an angle finder and eyeballed it.

I love it. What keeps it attached to the truck

@traveladventurexplore

Жыл бұрын

The tonneau cover rails hold it down… rails are clamped.

How did you fasten the plates to the bed rail? Very interested in stealing this concept for my Ranger. Great video… hell of a project for a young’n with Dad.

@traveladventurexplore

Жыл бұрын

They are pinched between the bed rail and the cover rail, clamped down with truck cap clamps.

I’ve thought about doing exactly that for mine as I want a GatorTrax MX electric tonneau cover. My only question is how have the cross members held up and have you added any accessories to them? They look much thinner then I’d want to use.

@traveladventurexplore

Жыл бұрын

I’ve used it as the video shows for the last year and a half. Has held up well!

Nice! I love go-getter diy stuff. Any update on how its held up?

@traveladventurexplore

2 ай бұрын

It’s held up quite well! Especially considering the minimal money I have into it, I really can’t complain. I’ve put tens of thousands in f miles on the truck with it on, including overlanding/ wheeling in Colorados San Juan Mointains. The only thing I really don’t like is the paint job - it could use powder coated.

@CredibleHulk10

2 ай бұрын

@@traveladventurexplore I appreciate you taking the time to reply. Awesome stuff, man.

How did you mount the rack to the bed? Really wanna make one now myself instead of dropping over $1000 for one, love your videos, found your channel because this video and will be following your adventures as I also have an eco diesel Willy’s gladiator

@traveladventurexplore

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, and the comment! To mount the rack, it sits on the bed rail, then the tonneau cover rails go on top. The tonneau cover rails get clamped with truck cap clamps. That has held well for the last year and a half.

are you just using the clamps for the tonneau cover to secure the brackets to the bed? or did i miss a part w/ fasteners?

@traveladventurexplore

21 күн бұрын

Tonneau rails are clamped to the bed, pinching the L brackets for the rack in place. It’s worked well for the last two years.

Just curious, why'd you do the two 45-deg angles, vs 90-deg angle? I think it does look sweet, just curious if there's another reason too?

@traveladventurexplore

Ай бұрын

Completely for looks!

What is the side panel peices called that you used? Great video

@traveladventurexplore

3 ай бұрын

Glad the video helped. I’m not sure what it’s called. 🤷‍♂️😆

Hey great project, have you had any problems with the weight bending or breaking the brackets?

@traveladventurexplore

11 ай бұрын

No issues at all. Just did a 4500 mile trip to Colorado with lots of wheeling.

what gauge did you use on the unistrut? awesome vid by the way!

@traveladventurexplore

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Not sure on the gauge- I just grabbed whatever Home Depot had on the shelf.

Nice video. What’s the measurements on these bars

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Started with 10’. I made cuts at 12” and 18”. Final height is 16” tall.

I’m going to build one for my GMC Sierra and i don’t want to get rid of my tonneau cover either

@traveladventurexplore

8 ай бұрын

👌

Great job! Simple design but now very robust. I'm doing one myself right now, so I gotta ask. Where did you get that angle with the holes in it?

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Home Depot, hardware isle.

Have you put any weight on that for any significant amount of time yet? Those brackets seem too thin to me, they're going to bend eventually and the welds will break. Great project overall, just need those brackets to be a little beefier.

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Drove it like that with a Smittybilt xl tent on for about four months, no issues…

@joshportelli

2 жыл бұрын

Too bad there is not a slightly narrower bed cover so the legs could transfer weight to the bed rail instead of putting a bending moment on those cantilevered brackets. The rest of the rack is 10x stronger than this weak point. And you know what they say, its only as strong as the weakest link. But good to hear its doing the job. I think the 6x legs is great idead to help spread the load.

What kind of welder are you using?

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

amzn.to/34M4ZQw

I am looking for about your product place lace me a message. When I post this , I am looking for more information on this . All plans on this I wonder if I could build one for a Chevy S10 cuz I want to put the store containers up there or put plywood or whatever I want to put on top where I have more room in the back of my truck get back to me soon as possible take care of yourself and be safe and have fun after.

No camping fun here.

How do you keep the rack from moving? It looks unsecured fore to aft.

@traveladventurexplore

Жыл бұрын

The rail for the tonneau cover is on top of the brackets, and everything is clamped together with truck cap clamps. It’s very secure, haven’t had any issues.

@Tolman5295

Жыл бұрын

@@traveladventurexplore Have you found the base plates that you used to be thick/strong enough to support all the weight and not have any bowing?

This is Tyler how are you doing and like the video

@traveladventurexplore

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tyler, doing great!

@tylerkovacevic99

Жыл бұрын

Do you remember me you are the one who did are floor in the living room

@traveladventurexplore

Жыл бұрын

@@tylerkovacevic99 ahh ok

@tylerkovacevic99

Жыл бұрын

I wanted to give you my number if that is ok

Weld in cursive lowercase e

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Will do 👌

Is that galvanized steel being welded? 🧐

@kermitzforg

Жыл бұрын

Yes good catch, don’t breathe the fumes, very toxic at least they are in basically outside… glad he mentioned that at the end

@traveladventurexplore

8 ай бұрын

Yep. Lesson learned.

What are the horizontal panels on the sides?

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Traction boards

@toddamon6742

2 жыл бұрын

@@traveladventurexplore I didn't mean the what you added to the rack, but the actual metal panel that you attached the board to

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

@@toddamon6742 not sure the name of it… angle stuff 🤦‍♂️😆

@kilone20022

7 ай бұрын

Steelworks 1-1/2-in W x 2-1/4-in H x 6-ft L Zinc-Plated Steel Offset Angle@@traveladventurexplore

I need a welder.

@traveladventurexplore

Жыл бұрын

Harbor freight!

Niceeeee 🔥 Instagram?

@traveladventurexplore

9 ай бұрын

Yes, travel adventure xplore

Nice job!

@traveladventurexplore

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!