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    TD, why are you changing from the roofrack you made yourself previously? It looked ok to me.

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    I need one that will support my wheel hoist better, this is spot on if not a tad too heavy.
    My other is only supported by two Rhino racks, I have a third but it still wouldnt be enough.
    This rack ticks all the boxes.
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    Wont recognize it by the time your finished , looking good.
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    thanks mate its a heavy bloody thing,lol
    Had trouble again welding on the brackets but got it done to my liking

    @ Cuppa again just the weight of this alone will counter balance my wheel hoist
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    Will you have it ready for Beari ??

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    What is this wheel hoist you are talking about?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Winnie View Post
    What is this wheel hoist you are talking about?
    To lift spare tyre onto roof rack and save his back.... Geez Winnie pay attention!


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    @ Bob I dont think so will be close though'

    @ Winnie I have designed a hoist 12v that will lift a wheel/spare off your roof rack and down on the ground and put the flat tyre up on the rack again.
    I trialed it last week and even though my rack worked this would work better. pic is of the hoist lifting the wheel.
    The first working model is finished so happy with that ,weighs in at 14kg but any production ones so to speak should weigh about 11kg.
    I'll acheive that by down sizing material, I only need to lift 50kg no more, it will have a "weak" spot built into it so you cant lift more,
    keep the farmers honest lol,
    Already have a market for it so hopefully this will be my big ticket item I've been after

    I believe Black Widow have one for $2500, but no one will buy them at that price,
    Mine will be be well under $1000, and NATA rated to lift 50kg
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    @ Lucas yes and half the other ppl on the forum who cant lift a 285combo onto the roof in the Simmo'
    I've had the idea over 10 years but went down the block and tackle road then I thought why not 12v ,
    Its a long drive out if you wreck your back up the Cape on the CSR or any of the remote out back roads,
    Hope you never have back probs but for some just walking to the front door is a chore.
    You're lucky having a ute I suppose and dont need to address these things
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    The copiers are going to have a field day with this, great idea. Light and looks good.
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