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Old 05-22-2018, 03:14 PM   #1
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Let's see your racks (storage racks only please!)

So i'm interested in seeing what all of you creative campers have come up with for rear storage racks on your campers. I'm particularly interested in those that required something custom vs. a direct bolt on.

The reason i ask is that my Arctic Wolf didn't come with a rack from the factory and because of that, the standard Lippert (LCI) fold down rack will not fit due to the shortend frame.

So let's see your SAFE, but custom racks!
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Old 05-23-2018, 02:55 PM   #2
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Apparently, members of this forum only take pictures of NON-storage racks!
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Old 05-23-2018, 03:01 PM   #3
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My wife carries her phone in her bra... I assume that's the kind of storage rack you mean?!
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Old 05-23-2018, 03:08 PM   #4
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My wife carries her phone in her bra... I assume that's the kind of storage rack you mean?!


.....that could get you in trouble
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Old 05-24-2018, 03:06 PM   #5
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Well the man did say pictures of storage racks only... he didn't say that sorta storage racks are out! Although your wife may not appreciate that being posted. I could post my wife's when it was run up the flagpole! ok maybe Not!
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Old 05-25-2018, 09:45 AM   #6
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ARTIC WOLF 5R Custom Rack

All 1/4 x4 L bars, welded to frame and then ends of factory bumper. Cross L bar to back of new stuff and cross welded to frame under TT and right near rear Axle. Strong as hell and holds everything, Inverter/Water/Cargo Box/Fuel and Idaho Tote out back with 1000 lb Polaris RZR
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Old 05-25-2018, 09:48 AM   #7
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Tote attachment

Hooks right on to my Custom Rack with even balance on Tote Axle so only being pulled by TT and axles follow TT so there is no twist or torque on TT or Rack. Used real 1/4 in Steel Square tube for bumper..
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Old 05-25-2018, 09:52 AM   #8
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Weld

Idea on the process on rear of Arctic Wolf
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Old 05-27-2018, 12:07 AM   #9
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That is the strongest looking rack I have seen. About how much weight did it add? Thanks Jay
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Rack weight

By using 1/4 in thick angles and square tubing about 280 lbs. It tracks great with no sway and I keep the TT storage down to Min in the rear bunk area as well as the closets.
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Old 05-27-2018, 10:06 PM   #11
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Wow! That is more than the rack I am working on AND it’s expected 125% of max load of 175 pounds. Still I understand you building extra strong for what you are doing. I think your rack is beautiful but if I did that I’d probably blow the rear axle tires sitting still. Jay.
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