Roof rack for cargo trailer

[drcurran]

I tried a search "cargo trailer roof racks" and I think came up with over 600 posts - ouch! I've seen roof racks on cargo trailers (mostly contractors and venders). Anyone help me out with a good source for racks. I'm looking for the very substantial type (Weather gurad comes to mind) that have about a 1.25" or 1.50" square tube, and the end supports bolt through the side of the trailer. Thanks for any help.

Dan

[EvilScotsman]

I assume that you mean Roof Baskets with multiple cross pieces and side that rise up about 6-8inches above the basket to have multiple anchor points as compared to a simple roof rack that is 3 bars bolted shortways across the roof. From what I can gather most of the cargo baskets are similar in make and price. According to a friend of mine who has roof baskets on top of his Boxtruck, if you have the ability to do so it may be easier to build one of your own [as it will be sized to your specific need] or to modify a smaller one to suit your needs. Basically what he explained to me was he purchased a small roof basket, cut it in half shortways, then bolted 4 bars to it [one on each side and two down the middle] to create a basket that was long enough to cover the roof of a boxtruck. But he recommended checking Etrailer as it has alot of trailer parts and some roof racks/roof baskets.

http://www.etrailer.com/maindept-Main.aspx

Hopefully this helps somewhat.

[glamoree]

Try discount ramps...I used one for my Jeep.

[MERF]

i just picked up roof racks for my 6x12 Haulmark from place called Hecht trailers in new jersey. they are really well built.

[Nitroxjunkie71]

Dan,

Did you ever have any luck in your search for a roof rack? I too have been looking around for the same thing and finally found a spot close to home. http://tc-trailers.com/index.htm
I don't know a good price from a bad price but they sell 1 section for $65 regardless of the trailer width, and they have them for both flat top and round top trailers. I need a rack for a solar panel and a kayak. Below is a picture from their website.