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90roy



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Roof rack
Ok, so got a rack on the truck. I want to e able to walk on it. It's made of heavy duty steel box section. What would be best to floor it with, marine ply or a wire mesh and how would I fix each option?

Ta,

Roy 300tdi 90 1996.
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stanley



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Pjembe



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Thumbs Up Thumbs Up the chicken coop flooring. I've just added this to my expedition roof rack. fairly light, very easy to fit with zip ties so no damage to the roof rack. No problem walking about on it. No noise when unloaded. and the squares allow web straps to be fitted through so easy to secure kit.
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Pjembe



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Thumbs Up Thumbs Up the chicken coop flooring. I've just added this to my expedition roof rack. fairly light, very easy to fit with zip ties so no damage to the roof rack. No problem walking about on it. No noise when unloaded and the squares allow web straps to be fitted through so easy to secure kit.
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90roy



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Thanks Stanley and pjembe.

Am I right in thinking that the chicken floor is held down with cable ties?
No other fixings?

Will I be able to walk on it?


Roy 300tdi 90 1996.
Post #550092 20th Jul 2016 8:39pm
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Pjembe



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Hi 90Roy

Yes, just loads of heavy duty cable ties and yes its fine to walk on. There is a little bit of flexing but nothing to be concerned about. In fact, my son and I were up on the roof tonight loading up for an expedition Both of us plus kit, no problem!
Post #550112 20th Jul 2016 10:03pm
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90roy



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Think I'll order some, looks like a good system.

Thanks chaps.

R 300tdi 90 1996.
Post #550117 20th Jul 2016 10:21pm
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90roy



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Now fitted the chicken coop solution, it took longer than I anticipated due to the unusual layout of my rack but I am very pleased with it. Thanks for the heads up chaps. 300tdi 90 1996.
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