Up next The Best Tool for the Job Published on October 17, 2017 Author Tread Staff Tags aluminum extrusion roof rack, front runner outfitters coupon, front runner outfitters coupon code, frontrunner magazine, rack em up, rackemup, roambuilt roof rack, Share article Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Mail 0 Rack ’em Up The roof rack has been a standard addition to full-length roof vehicles since the dawn of adventuring. A roof rack is the master-key for transporting bulky or oversized items that wont fit inside the vehicle itself. Whether its a canoe, building materials or just stuff that doesn’t need to be protected from the elements, the roof rack has been a time honored tradition for these vehicles. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter In the days of old, roof racks were made of bent and welded square or round tube steel. Heavy and durable, they were affected by oxidation and were heavy, affecting the center of gravity on already questionable trucks. As time has gone on, with the popularization of manufacturing techniques like extrusion, the use of alloys like Aluminum and the light weight construction has opened up a whole new market in the realm of roof mounted storage. These new aluminum extruded racks like those offered by Front Runner Outfitters are extremely compact, coming disassembled in a box easily delivered by the local UPS guy, and they are light weight too. If you are handy with a box of Lego’s, then you will be a pro in no time putting together a roof rack and slinging its sub-50-pound weight on top of the roof. So much room for activities! Be sure to check out the Roof Rack Buyer’s Guide in the November/December 2017 issue, on sale 10/18/17.
Features Off-Roading Exploring Scotland's Backcountry with INEOS Grenadier The INEOS Global Media Drive Event features production-ready Grenadier 4x4s. The stunningly beautiful country of Scotland is home to interesting and unforgettable geography. Scotland includes […] Hemant Tiwari November 22, 2023
Features Off-Roading Nitro Gear Ultimate Adventure RV Work Hard, Play Hard Carl Montoya isn’t just the owner of one of the most respected axle and gear aftermarket manufacturers and up-fitters in the […] Bryon Dorr January 04, 2021
Features Outdoor Adventures Women Overlanding Costa Rica An Epic Adventure in Central America The plan was to arrive at our accommodation in the bustling city of San José, Costa Rica before rush […] Ashley Giordano January 28, 2020
Department Events EL FIN DEL MUNDO | Epic Moto Patagonia Adventure I’ve ridden an adventure motorcycle for tens of thousands of miles, with over a third of that off pavement, and a good portion of that […] Bryon Dorr November 15, 2023