DIY RV Kayak Rack plans

beemerphile1 wrote:
If it has to be welded, it is not really a DIY project.

Following this logic, needlepoint/crossstitch/sewing isn't DIY because I lack the skillset and tools to do it.

I realize that this DIY RV kayak rack would only appeal to a subset of DIYers, because of the welding required. That is why the plans would be illustrated in a step by step format, to enable that individual to complete the rack. Some of the assembly is in fact bolted together, to allow for more compact storage, when not in use. Thanks for the input.

Two points.

The first is that in this day and age any time you provide somebody instructions beyond "turn left at Maple St. and go three blocks down" you create the possibility that somebody will screw up and some lawyer will look for a reason to make YOU liable.

Secondly, it's a good idea, but try to refine it to the point it can be bolted together. It would also take out the chances of a rookie welding it poorly and it falling apart going down the road. I'd think a pair of kayaks coming loose at 65 mph would be, well .......... Exciting.

If it has to be welded, it is not really a DIY project.

agesilaus wrote:
I'd guess that the number of kayakers here on the forum who are also DIY welders to be rather small. But you never know

Or already have a DIY friend who helped us build one. I know as a DIYer I feel much better helping than charging.

You might try to sell them on EBAY..

I'd guess that the number of kayakers here on the forum who are also DIY welders to be rather small. But you never know