F_in Ray Of Sunshine Posted January 1, 2015 Share #1 Posted January 1, 2015 Rack for the back of a pickup. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted January 1, 2015 Share #2 Posted January 1, 2015 That's not stupid. I designed something similar years ago for my truck, but I built mine out of PT wood. I like yours better. I might build that. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted January 1, 2015 Share #3 Posted January 1, 2015 If it's stupid and it works, it isn't stupid... I've worked with some people that would contradict that statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F_in Ray Of Sunshine Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted January 1, 2015 That's not stupid. I designed something similar years ago for my truck, but I built mine out of PT wood. I like yours better. I might build that. Thanks. Just be aware PVC and UV light don't play nice. Everything I've ever made out of the stuff for outdoor use has eventually fallen apart. This stuff is recycled from another project. Maybe different grades of PVC and different glues might be better. I'm going to add wheels to the ends of the outriggers, so I can pull the whole thing out onto the tailgate, load the bike, then push it back in. If I want to get fancy, I may hook it to the tailgate, so that when I open it, it moves the rack. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted January 1, 2015 Share #5 Posted January 1, 2015 Just be aware PVC and UV light don't play nice. Everything I've ever made out of the stuff for outdoor use has eventually fallen apart. This stuff is recycled from another project. Maybe different grades of PVC and different glues might be better. I'm going to add wheels to the ends of the outriggers, so I can pull the whole thing out onto the tailgate, load the bike, then push it back in. If I want to get fancy, I may hook it to the tailgate, so that when I open it, it moves the rack. Is indirect light a problem or just direct? My truck stays in a carport most of the time. I was going to build another wooden one where it was just going to be a skid with upright supports and eyes screwed in to allow bungee cords to hold the bike in position. Your's is probably better, but I certainly wouldn't want the joints to fail during transport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted January 1, 2015 Share #6 Posted January 1, 2015 Not stupid at all. It's nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted January 1, 2015 Share #7 Posted January 1, 2015 You could patent your design and then test the waters for public demand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted January 1, 2015 Share #8 Posted January 1, 2015 When I was a kid, my dad made me a sweet street hockey net from pvc pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 1, 2015 Share #9 Posted January 1, 2015 Paint it to combat the UV degradation 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team scooter Posted January 1, 2015 Share #10 Posted January 1, 2015 Looks nice. This is my contraption. I have other pieces to transport the tandems too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F_in Ray Of Sunshine Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted January 1, 2015 Is indirect light a problem or just direct? My truck stays in a carport most of the time. I certainly wouldn't want the joints to fail during transport. I'm kind of guessing. All I know is that when I used PVC for trellises, they lasted about two seasons and then the joints slowly started coming apart. At first, I thought I'd forgotten to glue one. Then another came apart. Then another.... It's not like it's going to,catastrophically fail at 60 MPH and your bike will go flying out. (If it does, get video) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted January 1, 2015 Share #12 Posted January 1, 2015 Paint it to combat the UV degradation This. Paint it. The joints will not come apart due to UV light. The glue is not exposed to light. They could come apart due to something like extreme temp changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team scooter Posted January 1, 2015 Share #13 Posted January 1, 2015 Working on PVC irrigation systems at work, the sun will eventually break the plastic down to almost a dust. The plastic gets weak then expands and contracts with the temps until the joints fail. X3 rattle can paint it to match your truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F_in Ray Of Sunshine Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share #14 Posted January 2, 2015 Working on PVC irrigation systems at work, the sun will eventually break the plastic down to almost a dust. The plastic gets weak then expands and contracts with the temps until the joints fail. X3 rattle can paint it to match your truck. Huh. Thanks for corroborating my half-assed theory. It already matches my truck - it's white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team scooter Posted January 2, 2015 Share #15 Posted January 2, 2015 It already matches my truck - it's white. Yes, but is it Brilliant Summit White, Bright White Clear Coat or White Platinum? Can you tell I also help order trucks at work (when I'm not repairing irrigation?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F_in Ray Of Sunshine Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share #16 Posted January 2, 2015 Yes, but is it Brilliant Summit White, Bright White Clear Coat or White Platinum? Can you tell I also help order trucks at work (when I'm not repairing irrigation?) I think on the sticker it said "PVC White" or maybe Lady Kenmore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted January 2, 2015 Share #17 Posted January 2, 2015 I used one of the below, screwed to a 2" x 4" which spanned the width of the bed. http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FThule-821-Rider-Bicycle-Mount%2Fdp%2FB000QV3NWU&ei=sCKnVKnBMY75yQTAz4LgBw&psig=AFQjCNG07OVaN8xIM2oC_8TqXr8cnohOLg&ust=1420325930460016 I now have it bolted to a piece of aluminum channel which attached to the seat mount inside the ManVan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted January 3, 2015 Share #18 Posted January 3, 2015 Use the Grey PVC conduit for exterior elec. runs. That stuff is made for above or bleow grade and has a high UV resistance. Clever idea. I like the thought of casters/wheels to roll the thing in/out (burger) of the bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F_in Ray Of Sunshine Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share #19 Posted January 3, 2015 Use the Grey PVC conduit for exterior elec. runs. That stuff is made for above or bleow grade and has a high UV resistance. ....except that I had a shitload of 2" PVC laying around from my failed "pea trellis" experiment.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F_in Ray Of Sunshine Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share #20 Posted January 3, 2015 I used one of the below, screwed to a 2" x 4" which spanned the width of the bed. I had a similar setup for my other truck, except that I made mine like an uppercase "I" - the other two pieces kept it from sliding back and forth. They were the exact distance in length between the front of the box and the wheel well. I have a hitch rack for my road bikes and 29'er, but am too lazy/cheap to buy the upgraded mounts for the fatbike. (No way in hell do 4" tires fit....") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted January 3, 2015 Share #21 Posted January 3, 2015 I could do with a few handy inventive men like you around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted January 3, 2015 Share #22 Posted January 3, 2015 You're not an F-in Ray of Sunshine at all. You're an ENGINEER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted January 3, 2015 Share #23 Posted January 3, 2015 You're not an F-in Ray of Sunshine at all. You're an ENGINEER! Engineer? I've seen 6 year olds create better stuff with Legos! I'm working on my 10 best characteristics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 3, 2015 Share #24 Posted January 3, 2015 Engineer? I've seen 6 year olds create better stuff with Legos! I'm working on my 10 best characteristics. Oooh F_in Ray against the K Corral - this is gonna be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted January 3, 2015 Share #25 Posted January 3, 2015 Engineer? I've seen 6 year olds create better stuff with Legos! I'm working on my 10 best characteristics. Including "Never miss a chance to tell someone off"? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F_in Ray Of Sunshine Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share #26 Posted January 3, 2015 You're not an F-in Ray of Sunshine at all. You're an ENGINEER! No. Engineers are those folks who ask me to do something and then I say "Do you want what you asked for or something that's going to work?" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F_in Ray Of Sunshine Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share #27 Posted January 3, 2015 Engineer? I've seen 6 year olds create better stuff with Legos!. But this won't hurt as much when you step on it barefoot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted January 3, 2015 Share #28 Posted January 3, 2015 I had a similar setup for my other truck, except that I made mine like an uppercase "I" - the other two pieces kept it from sliding back and forth. They were the exact distance in length between the front of the box and the wheel well. I have a hitch rack for my road bikes and 29'er, but am too lazy/cheap to buy the upgraded mounts for the fatbike. (No way in hell do 4" tires fit....") My bed had indents in which a nominal 4" board fit perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted January 3, 2015 Share #29 Posted January 3, 2015 But this won't hurt as much when you step on it barefoot. Ya that one lonely piece in the middle of the floor in the middle of the night. Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 3, 2015 Share #30 Posted January 3, 2015 Ya that one lonely piece in the middle of the floor in the middle of the night. Ouch. Barbie shoes were the worst! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted January 3, 2015 Share #31 Posted January 3, 2015 Barbie shoes were the worst! Upside down Barbie heels….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 3, 2015 Share #32 Posted January 3, 2015 Upside down Barbie heels….. That has to be some kind of female retribution for we men liking wimmin' in high heels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted January 4, 2015 Share #33 Posted January 4, 2015 It looks quite clever yet practical, and better yet cost next to nothing since you already had the materials. However I am somewhat dismayed over the less than complimentary words regarding engineers. I think I'm going to call a meeting with some other engineers I know. We'll analyze what needs to be done, come up with a critical path schedule to implement it, and create a bunch of spreadsheets and graphs to keep everything on course. We'll have a corrective action plan for everyone here to review and approve, say, in about six weeks or so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted January 4, 2015 Share #34 Posted January 4, 2015 Oh yeah? Ever step on one of these barefoot? Holy Shit that hurt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted January 4, 2015 Share #35 Posted January 4, 2015 It looks quite clever yet practical, and better yet cost next to nothing since you already had the materials. However I am somewhat dismayed over the less than complimentary words regarding engineers. I think I'm going to call a meeting with some other engineers I know. We'll analyze what needs to be done, come up with a critical path schedule to implement it, and create a bunch of spreadsheets and graphs to keep everything on course. We'll have a corrective action plan for everyone here to review and approve, say, in about six weeks or so. That means I'll have the shelf my cold fusion demo scheduled for next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted January 4, 2015 Share #36 Posted January 4, 2015 Fusion shmusion....coal is where it's at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted January 4, 2015 Share #37 Posted January 4, 2015 Legos and Barbie dolls and jacks. Life is hard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F_in Ray Of Sunshine Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share #38 Posted January 4, 2015 about six weeks or so. Do you really think this warrants fast-tracking? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 4, 2015 Share #39 Posted January 4, 2015 Legos and Barbie dolls and jacks. Life is hard. And these are only tsome of the minor perils of having children! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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