STEEM Mobile Update: Roof Rack and Storage Container
I've planned to have this done for ages but only got around to it after finding a local business willing to offer a good deal with installation thrown in as well. Choosing the container wasn't difficult either as they only had one of an appropriate size for this car anyways.
Here's the roof rack before the container went on. It was $430 installed (and about that much for the case as well). It was going to cost me more than that just to buy the parts for a rack online, so I was impressed at how affordable it turned out to be. After I got over the shock of how unexpectedly expensive car roof racks generally are, I mean.
It has some sort of dual hinge setup where the hinges are also what secure it closed when you lock it. Consequently it can be opened from either side, a mechanism I found pretty clever. There are hard points inside on the bottom I can use bungee cords for securing heavy loads to, so they don't slide around while the car is moving.
The vertical clearance inside is about 14 inches, just barely more than needed to fit the hot water machine, by far the largest single piece of gear I mean to transport with this container. With it installed, the trunk is completely freed up to hold the stack of cushions I covered earlier.
But I have bigger plans. The surface area on top of this container is just about exactly right to support a set of solar panels sold by Jackery, the same company that makes my suitcase battery. It's designed to directly charge that suitcase battery with optimum efficiency.
I can leave it in the rooftop container charging from the solar panels I'll affix to the top of it, so that while camping in spots with no electrical hookups I can still store up the energy I need to do stuff like running the electric blankets at night.
Anyway this is a big exciting step, but one I always knew was coming. Whenever I've had good fortune, financially, I spent money on things that would make it easier to rebuild the next time I fell on hard times.
This STEEM Mobile guarantees that no matter what happens in my life I will always have a warm, dry, secure place to sleep with storage for all the stuff I need to live with a modicum of comfort.
And yeah, it would come in handy in the event of a zombie apocalypse. But that's secondary. :)
Stay Cozy!
I'm getting more and more envious of STEEM Mobile, shit's pretty sweet at this point. Have you slept in it much since you got those cusions? How comfortable is it?
Just once, to test it out. It's more comfortable than a tent and air mattress, but less comfortable than a bed.
Holy shit, that is way more than I figured something like that would go for. I can see why there was a little period for you to get over being shocked, lol. Seems like a really useful mod though, man. That's one thing I love about your mods to your vehicles and other items, they're almost always something that is practical and serves a purpose besides being cool.
P.S. If the god damn zeds start their undead uprising, feel free to come pick me up in that and I'll bring the pew pew tools along with me.
Of course, that'll be my first stop. Maybe you can use the laser to...slightly irritate them.
I'll just attach it to the bottom of my handgun. Then instead of just shooting them in the head I can draw a little burnt on smiley face onto them as well. Maybe if they've really pissed me off I can etch a frownie face instead too.
Now you're thinking!
What do you mean? The laser should fry zombie eyes just as well as normal eyes. They might not feel it but they will still be blind. As an added bonus no loud noises that will attract more.
This car is pretty fit for the travels. I don't think, there is something left now. Hot water, hot blanket, storage container, cushions, predator etc.
But one thing is still left, "traveling". Travel the world.
Best of luck.
I'm waiting for Summer to do the traveling. Or at least somewhat warmer, dryer weather than this.
Good choice, Don't forget to share your experience.
I knew it all this time. You're preparing for a zombie apocalypse. You need to reinforce car windows into bulletproof ones. And need another layer of steel all over the car!
Looks nice. On for the panels now.
The roof rack is the best aspect for me....when you have lugages, and the boot is filledup..you need not to worry the roof is there...but the roof ain't as strong as the boot.do not place heavy loads on th rofd
continue to try hard to achieve your aim and objective man, living a comfortable live at all ones life is the best. nice deign and achievement !
@alexbeyman,
This is awesome! It didn't change the pretty cool look of the car too! I will think about this type of roof rack on my father's car! Thanks dude!
Cheers~
Alex - it's a smarter box at the top of the car roof... Nice idea & it didn't damage the look of car... Excellent gadget you installed again Alex...
+W+
Yes buddy it sure be of help to you ,hope you get the solar panels attached soon !