Design Build Go - Leitner Full Rack Video

[David Czarnecki]

Just finished the assembly of this full roof rack by Leitner Designs. Allows you to still use your safari windows. If you are curious take a look at this video.

View: https://youtu.be/Q0-3WmbY65U?si=8okhzwnO1JY9gO1P

 

[rob88]

Amazing video.

 

[Blackwolf]

I notice in the(excellent) video that the main side rails are in two pieces, joined together to make the full-length rack.

It sounds an odd question, but does that mean that a full-length rack could be assembled to form a 3/4-length rack with, obviously, some parts left over?

I am having real trouble deciding whether to geta full or 3/4 length rack. Most of the time the shorter rack would be fine but just occasionally a long one would be better. If the Leitner could be assembled either way it would be perfect.

A second question, which I emailed to Leitner Designs but have received absolutely no reply or even acknowledgement, does anyone know if there is a UK or EU agent or importer of these? Recent experience buying Grenadier goodies from the US suggests that it becomes excessively expensive due to the outrageous charges by the likes of UPS.

 

[David Czarnecki]

I notice in the(excellent) video that the main side rails are in two pieces, joined together to make the full-length rack.

It sounds an odd question, but does that mean that a full-length rack could be assembled to form a 3/4-length rack with, obviously, some parts left over?

I am having real trouble deciding whether to geta full or 3/4 length rack. Most of the time the shorter rack would be fine but just occasionally a long one would be better. If the Leitner could be assembled either way it would be perfect.

A second question, which I emailed to Leitner Designs but have received absolutely no reply or even acknowledgement, does anyone know if there is a UK or EU agent or importer of these? Recent experience buying Grenadier goodies from the US suggests that it becomes excessively expensive due to the outrageous charges by the likes of UPS.

I think it could be converted to a 3/4 rack given the longer piece is about 67". The only downside is the price difference between the 3/4 and full is large. I have build 6 3/4 racks and only one full length.

 

[Blackwolf]

I think it could be converted to a 3/4 rack given the longer piece is about 67". The only downside is the price difference between the 3/4 and full is large. I have build 6 3/4 racks and only one full length.

Do you happen to know the length of the side rails on a 3/4 rack? Are they about 67" too? Thanks.

 

[David Czarnecki]

Do you happen to know the length of the side rails on a 3/4 rack? Are they about 67" too? Thanks.

Negative. I am building today and the side pieces are 74" on the 3/4 rack. They are not the same. I am making a video of this one as well.

 

[Blackwolf]

Thank you, very grateful for the info.