DIY cargo basket

[OUTBACKWBEER!]

I just couldn't justify $250 for a thule or yakima cargo basket that looks so obtrusive on a subaru (more for jeep owners or big suvs).

So I came up with my own design and fabbed /welded/painted my own cargo basket .

First I found some scrap wire rack(shelving) and cut/welded together and then painted black. I had to measure a proper fit so I could keep my bike rack ontop too! I just used simple u-bolts to secure it to my Thule rack.

My purpose was for a full size spare/shovel/chains. My cost $3.98 for paint:D

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2005/10/fab1-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2005/10/basket1-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2005/10/basket2-1.jpg

[phi11]

My cost $3.98 for paint:D
Good job, that DIY deserves a beer, or two!!! :occasion5:

[Wiscon_Mark]

Great DIY! I'm glad you're contributing to the site, OBWB :D

I may have to do something like this :)

[chipLRX-SLI]

i really like this nice post . i think i will fabb up my own basket one to keep my snowboard rack as well

[deadlydave]

Wow, that is Nice. Rally Dakar anyone?

[psalm51ajm]

That's awesome. Where did you get the shelving from?

[Wiscon_Mark]

He probably won't respond as this was done 6 years ago. However, I've seen that stuff at most home improvement/hardware type stores.

[phi11]

It looks like the shelving grinds we use at work.
Warehouse shelf.

[psalm51ajm]

Ok thanks guys!!

[Tylerhartman]

Dude, This is so cool. Maybe i can find some cheap or out on trash night muhahahah. The hunt is on!